Welcome to Vacation-Napa

Napa's mustard bloom — peaking from late January through early March — is one of wine country's most spectacular and least-known seasonal events. Napa Valley is one of those places that...

In 1976, a group of France’s most famous wine experts shocked the world by ranking Napa Valley wines above top French bottles in a blind tasting—the legendary Judgment of Paris. Overnight, Napa...

A few quick notes before we swirl: Reserve tastings in advance. Most Napa experiences are appointment-based. Plan a safe ride. Hire a driver, book a car service, or designate a...

Napa Valley may be famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, but if you’re a fan of crisp bubbles, bright acidity, and that pop-the-cork kind of joy, you’re in for a treat. Napa—especially the Carneros...

Most first-time visitors to Napa Valley make the same mistake: they assume they'll figure out transportation on the fly. Then they realize they're holding a glass of Cabernet, they're 15 miles from...

Most girls' trips to Napa go one of two ways: either you cram in six tastings, eat too late, and wake up exhausted—or you plan nothing and spend half your time debating where to go next. Neither is...