Category Archives: Lodging
Where to stay in the Napa Valley
We always like to stay within walking distance of fine restaurants and shopping. We like to enjoy our wine with dinner so we either walk or take a cab. We don’t drink and drive. The centers of the towns of Napa, Yountville, and Calistoga are giving the traveler many choices for lodging within a short distance of many restaurants. Continue reading
Wine Adventures in Yountville
Sometimes you just need a quick getaway to cure the doldrums of the winter months. And that is what we just did with a one-night getaway to Yountville in the Napa Valley. Continue reading
Napa Valley – What’s Happening in Downtown Napa, Visitor Center Battle Brews
We stroll the Town Center and have a look around. Boy, this place is void of people. We did find something the might become the “Battle of Visitor Centers.” The Legendary Napa Valley folks pulled up shop at the Town Center last month and moved the Visitor Center to the posh and chic Riverfront Properties. Continue reading
Blackbird Inn, a Four Sisters B&B in Napa + Two Good Restaurants to Try
Although the town of Napa may not be as chic as Yountville, lodging in downtown Napa offers the wine country visitor many options for activities and choices of restaurants. There are enough things to do in the downtown area to … Continue reading
Napa Valley on the Cheap — A Frugal Getaway
With the gloom of the economy casting a pall on just about everything these days, a trip to the Napa Valley just might be the perfect escape. Harvest is over but fermenting tanks are going strong and there is that … Continue reading
Eurospa & Inn – Calistoga
On our last visit to Calistoga, we booked the Best Western Stevenson Manor Inn with a coupon special of $79, good for during the week only. What a deal! But a strange thing happened on the way to Calistoga. We … Continue reading
Chardonnay Lodge – Budget Motel in Napa
A few months back there was an article in the San Francisco Chronicle touting the
Chablis Inn — Budget Lodging in Napa
We tried the El Bonita Motel in St. Helena, or the
Marriott Napa Valley Hotel and Spa
We found a terrific winter special at the
Stevenson Manor Lodge in Calistoga
We travel so often to the wine country that our travel budget only allows us to stay at a fancy hotel or B&B a few times a year for special occasions. The rest of the time, we look for something … Continue reading
