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Best of California’s Wine Country

Best of California's Wine Country

We know you don’t need an excuse to visit wine country...but we’re giving you one anyway

Since it’s Global Drink Wine Day, there's no better time to celebrate appropriately in wine country. Check into an enchanting boutique hotel (we recommend staying in Calistoga), then get ready to sip your way through the rolling, golden hills of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino county, through fruity aroma filled cabernets or maybe a rich, oaky chardonnay is more your style. Marvel in the history of your surroundings as you indulge in some of the best cuisine in the state —hello Michelin star restaurants. We recommend any of Thomas Keller’s restaurants, they never disappoint. Cheers to tannins, acidity, brut, legs, and body, all terms you will likely learn and still use incorrectly. Don’t worry, us too.

Quintessa Winery

Saint Helena, California

photo credit:  @quintessawinery

Opus One Winery

Oakville, California

photo credit: @opusonewinery

Odette Estate Winery

Napa, California

photo credit: @odetteestate

Castello Di Amorosa

Calistoga, California

photo credit: @thecastello

CADE Estate Winery

Angwin, California

photo credit: @cadeestate

Robert Young Estate Winery

Geyserville, California

photo credit: @robertyoungwinery

Some of our favorite historic properties—including the delcoronado in San Diego—are said to be haunted by the ghosts of guests past. In the case of the Del, the spirit of Kate Morgan, who checked into the iconic resort in 1892, is believed to have never left. (Though with some of the best beachfront access anywhere in California, we can’t say we blame her for wanting to stay at the property forever.) Tell us, would you stay at a haunted hotel?

#Halloween #hauntedhotels #luxuryhotels
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We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: biking is one of the best ways to explore destinations both new and familiar. 🚴🏽‍♀️ And viceroyhotels seems to agree. The hotel group has just launched a selection of curated routes out of its hotels in Santa Monica, Chicago, Washington D.C., and the Algarve, Portugal, with cycling brand Rapha. Designed for serious bikers and leisurely riders alike, each guided route is designed to get lost in the hidden corners of each destination and connect with local communities in a way you can’t on four wheels.

#travelinspiration #biking #biketravel #cycling #luxurytravel
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You’ve heard of Michelin Stars, but what about Michelin Keys? Earlier this month, Michelin awarded its second-ever group of Keys to outstanding hotels and resorts in over 100 countries across every continent (save Antarctica). Included on the list with a top three-Key designation is South Africa’s stunning royalmalewane — which debuted the new Masiya’s Camp, pictured here, earlier this year.

Check the link in our bio for the full list of newly keyed properties…and while you’re there, sign up for our newsletter: more bucket-list worthy hotel recommendations are coming your way later this week.

#MichelinKeys #MichelinGuide #luxuryhotels #luxurytravel #travelinspiration
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Who’s ready for a new season of traveling? 🍁✈️ This week’s newsletter is packed full of fall travel inspiration, including where we’re jetting off to. It lands in inboxes on Thursday — head to our bio to subscribe!

#falltravel #travelinspiration #firstdayoffall #luxurytravel #luxurytravelinspiration
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In our book, the perfect cabin retreat is rustic (without sacrificing a luxe amenity or two), cozy, and just far enough away from it all that it feels like a true getaway. ⛰️ 🍂 You can scope out eight cabins that have all that—and more—by checking out the full story, linked in our bio.

📸 by postcardcabins

#cabinrentals #falltravel #travelinspo #luxurytravel
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Want a taste of the wild west? We’ve rounded up the 11 best ranches where you can play cowboy by day…and unwind in luxury by night. Head to the link in our bio for the full story. 🤠

#travelinspiration #luxurytravel #americanwest #ranches #luxuryranches #duderanch
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Calling all audiophiles. 🎧 Checking into the new Darsena Listening Suite at ilsereno in Lake Como needs to be on your bucket list. It’s outfitted with heritage-grade analog equipment, including horn speakers, tube amps, a turntable, a vintage reel-to-reel deck, and a vinyl library 500+ records deep—oh, and stunning views of the lake from an oversized private terrace, of course.

#lakecomo #italy #specialitysuites #luxurytravel #travelinspiration
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