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Europe is spilling over with taverns—the suds flow downstairs while travelers tuck in for the night upstairs. Although that tradition sailed the Atlantic and found an early foothold in the United States, it nearly went the way of the black rhinoceros during Prohibition. These days, though, the craft beer craze is rekindling this custom, with "bed-and-brews" offering accommodations steps away from a great pint. Here are a few places to stay on your next <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/best-craft-beer-destinations">U.S. beer-centric vacation</a>.
<h2>1. Fredericksburg Brewing Company: Fredericksburg, Texas
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<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/Fredericksburg-Brewery-Main-St.jpg" alt="Fredericksburg-Brewery-Main-St.jpg?mtime=20190131092436#asset:104683" />(Courtesy Fredericksburg Brewing Company) 
At this bed-and-brew, the restaurant host doubles as front-desk staff for the dozen guestrooms in the building. The Fredericksburg Brewing Company founders established the brewpub in 1994—shortly after Texas legislation allowed them to do so—and followed it later that year with a bed-and-brew, which makes this inn the granddaddy on this list. The tavern-style lodgings, housed in a restored 1890s building, fit right in with Fredericksburg’s German roots. Most of the guest rooms branch off a central hallway just like the boarding houses of yesteryear. Upon check-in, guests get a token for a pint of beer in the pub for each night’s stay. From $99; yourbrewery.com.
<h2>2. The Source Hotel: Denver, Colorado
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<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/Source-Hotel-Exterior.jpg" alt="Source-Hotel-Exterior.jpg?mtime=20190131092435#asset:104682" />(Courtesy Stephan Werk Media) 
The influential New Belgium Brewing Company, an early name in craft brewing, usually brews from its Rocky Mountains perch in Fort Collins, Colorado, but in the fall of 2018, it opened its inaugural Denver brewery at the Source Hotel, where guests can help themselves to a complimentary craft beer at check-in. There’s a tap at the front desk, which has a perfect view of the brewery’s 10-barrel system. But most of the pints are poured upstairs at the hotel’s eighth-story restaurant and bar, The Woods, which also houses New Belgium’s barrel-aging program. Most menu items—both the food and cocktails—feature New Belgium beers as an ingredient. And even if they're not beer-infused, all the dishes here are designed to pair with the house brews. That thoughtful attention to craft extends far beyond the brewpub. The hotel sits adjacent to The Source, an 1880s foundry building that now houses an <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/food-halls">artisan market</a>. From $249; thesourcehotel.com.
<h2>3. McMenamins Brewery: Portland, Oregon; Troutdale, Oregon; Bend, Oregon; Bothell, Washington; Kalama, Washington
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<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/Kennedy-School-Brewery-McMenamins.jpg" alt="Kennedy-School-Brewery-McMenamins.jpg?mtime=20190131092438#asset:104685" />(Courtesy McMenamins Brewery) 
With 26 breweries dotted across Oregon and Washington, McMenamins is a bold-faced name in the Pacific Northwest’s crowded brewing scene. It also operates a dozen hotels, seven of which have breweries on site. (And look out for a new one opening April 2019 in Tacoma, Washington). The hotels offer Beer 101 Overnight packages, which include two taster trays of guests’ choice of handcrafted ales plus a growler filled with their favorite to take home. Brewery tours are also available, but guests may prefer to spend their free time wrapped in a bathrobe, pint in hand, roaming <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/affordable-trailer-hotels">the eccentric properties</a>. Each McMenamins hotel has a unique past life. The Kennedy School in <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/locals-know-best-portland_69338">Portland</a>, for instance, once housed an elementary school, and the Elks Temple in Tacoma, Washington, is a former lodge for that fraternal order. From $70; mcmenamins.com.
<h2>4. Woodstock Inn, Station &amp; Brewery: North Woodstock, New Hampshire
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Guests get the <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/affordable-fun-new-hampshire">full North Country experience</a> at this property that includes a brewery, the Main Bar brewpub, which sometimes features live music, and 40 unique rooms and suites located across six buildings on the property. The accommodations are outfitted with cozy quilts and stone fireplaces, and all lie within easy walking distance of the brewery, which offers daily tours that end with a sampling session. From $96; woodstockinnbrewery.com.
<h2>5. Brewery Creek Inn: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
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<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/brewery-creek.jpg" alt="pwt_brewerycreek_mineralpoint015.jpg?mtime=20190131092440#asset:104687" />(Courtesy Brewery Creek) 
Guests may sample Brewery Creek’s farmhouse ales at check-in before climbing the stairs to one of five homey rooms above the brewery. The brewery/inn building dates to 1854, when Mineral Point was an industry town and the limestone building housed mining materials—a far cry from the working brewery of today. During their stays, guests can sample beers and schedule a personal tour from the brewer/proprietor, who lives on site. This year, the inn plans to start offering tours to other regional breweries and award-winning cheese makers, too. (It is Wisconsin, after all). From $112; brewerycreek.com.
<h2>6. Calistoga Inn Restaurant &amp; Brewery: Calistoga, California
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<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/Calistoga-Inn-bar.jpg" alt="Calistoga-Inn-bar.jpg?mtime=20190131092437#asset:104684" />(Courtesy Calistoga Inn) 
Even in <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/winery-experiences">the heart of Napa Valley wine country</a>, beer is top of mind for some travelers. This turn-of-the-century European-style hotel has all the charm of Napa Valley, with a micro-brewery (Napa Valley Brewing Company) on site. Seventeen guest rooms are arranged on four floors above the ground-floor pub and there’s a private cottage located behind the hotel. The proprietors are also constructing a second bar to serve guests on the popular patio and beer garden during the height of summer. Lodging packages include tastings of the breweries four house beers and seasonal creations. From $129; calistogainn.com.
<h2>7. Norwich Inn: Norwich, Vermont</h2>
Established in 1797, the Norwich Inn has welcomed some esteemed guests throughout its storied past, including President James Monroe, who is said to have dined there in 1817 during a tour of frontier New England. The inn brewed small-batch beers on the premises even then, but the most recent chapter in its beer history dates to 1993 when Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse, the inn's present-day eatery, began producing English-style ales. The alehouse now brews in a historic adjacent livery building, then pumps the suds underground to its taps. The menu items here pair with house-made beers like the signature Whistling Pig Red Ale. The inn is comprised of three buildings and the main one evokes its 1890s beginnings with Victorian-style furnishings. From $144; norwichinn.com.
<h2>8. 1777 Americana Inn: Ephrata, Pennsylvania</h2>
Set in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this inn has, during its 240-year history, been a military shop, stagecoach stop, hotel, restaurant, and doctor’s office. Today, the Colonial-era building is a rather traditional bed and breakfast — complete with four-poster beds — but it also has another “b” in its backyard: the Black Forest Brewery, known for its tavern-style ales. The brewery lodging package includes Black Forest Brewery logo pint glasses and a growler, a tasting-room credit, and a county-wide brewery trail guide. From $125; 1777americanainn.com.
<h2>9. BrewDogs DogHouse: Columbus, Ohio</h2>
At BrewDog’s hotel, aromas of fermenting sour beer rouse guests in the morning. The Scottish beer company has such a solid base of committed fans that they funded the construction of the <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/columbus-ohio-guide">Columbus</a> hotel through crowdfunding. The 32 guest rooms are inside the brewery building—and select rooms overlook BrewDog’s sour beer facility, BrewDog OverWorks. Lodgers can head downstairs for breakfast dishes paired with beer. If they opt to stay in, beer is still close at hand via in-room BrewDog taps. (There’s a fee for the drafts). The hotel also stocks room fridges with BrewDog’s founders' favorite beers. If that wasn’t enough already, guests can also shower with locally made craft beer soap. That’s taking suds to a whole different level. From $182; brewdog.com.
<h2>10. Dogfish Inn: Lewes, Delaware</h2>
Dogfish Head Brewery is one of the beer industry’s best examples of the trajectory that countless brewers dream of: scrappy upstart to cool corporate darling. The company established a basecamp for beer lovers when it opened its own inn less than seven miles from the brewery in 2014. The inn’s 16 rooms have the brewery’s signature off-beat approach—and its dedication to craft creations, including a signature coffee that blends Columbian beans, chicory, and dark-malted brewers barley and is available only at the inn. An inclusive lodging package grants guests a private tour of the brewhouse, the barrel-aging room, and bottling line, as well as a VIP tasting and priority seating at Dogfish Head Brewings &amp; Eats for lunch. From $169; dogfish.com.

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<a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/tx-fredericksburg-katrina-s-cabin.html" target="_blank">Katrina's Cabin</a>, Fredericksburg, Texas A historic cabin in the heart of Fredericksburg, Katrina's Cabin has a private hot tub, a front porch and back porch, a fully stocked kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a loft, a dog-friendly attitude, and plenty of character. A light breakfast is included in your stay. The house sits on a beautiful shaded lot, just across from the famous Fredericksburg Herb Farm. Rates start at $99/night.
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ny-saratoga-springs-union-gables-page.html" target="_blank">Union Gables</a>, Saratoga Springs, New York Experience old-world hospitality with exceptional service, charm and elegance. Union Gables, built in 1901, is a romantic mansion restored to its original beauty with modern amenities. All rooms are unique in style and have antiques, gas fireplaces, 43-inch flat screen televisions, most have king size beds, and complimentary wireless internet service. The grounds are gorgeous with a garden oasis, heated outdoor pool and wrap around front porch. Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast cooked fresh to order each morning. Complimentary wine every evening, and fresh baked cookies. Rates start at $125/night.
<a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/la-lafayette-buchanan-lofts.html" target="_blank">Buchanan Lofts</a>, Lafayette, Louisiana This is your artsy stay in the heart of Cajun Country. Built in a renovated warehouse, Lafayette's Buchanan Lofts is the studio you wish you were creative enough to own. Each loft is unique, with quirky touches, creative furnishings, and stacks of art magazines on every polished surface. Seventeen-foot-high ceilings soar over airy rooms furnished in a minimalist-industrial style. Guests can enjoy super-cool inclusions like fiber-optic Internet, fully fitted stainless steel kitchens, and Blu-Ray players before heading out for Lafayette's stomping music scene and Cajun eats.  Rates from $100/night.
<a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/il-chicago-villa-d-druse.html" target="_blank">Villa D' Citta</a>, Chicago At Villa D'Citta, innkeeper Cathy Hartman expertly brings Tuscany to the Windy City. Luxurious rooms and modern amenities (DirecTV, high-speed Internet) marry well in this Chicago mansion smack-dab in the middle of Lincoln Park. Come for the massive suites and jetted tubs, the pillow-top beds and Juliet balconies, the steam rooms and fireplaces. But the reason you'll return is stored inside a Subzero fridge: Italian charcuterie, eggs, ham, and freshly baked Italian breads, perfect for a midnight panini. True Italian hospitality makes leaving near impossible. Rates from  $129/night.
<a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/texas-burnet-rainbowhearthsanctuaryandretreatcenter.html" target="_blank">Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat Center</a>, Burnet, Texas On nine lakeside acres in Texas Hill Country, you’ll find a treehouse yurt with king-size bed and domed ceiling. Rainbow Hearth offers an on-site spa and lakeside organic dining, and is pet-friendly. Rates start at $139/night.
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ca-little-river-glendeveninnmendocino.html" target="_blank">Glendeven Inn Mendocino</a>, Little River, California Glendeven is a luxury, eight-acre, ocean-view farmstead overlooking w meadows and lush forests. Its four buildings are developed around a fully restored 1867 New England-style farmhouse where a typical room is a suite with wood-burning fireplace, ocean views, a view balcony, queen or king bed and a private bath. A full three-course hot breakfast is served in-room each morning; complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres are available in Glendeven's own Wine Barn, which is Mendocino's only wine purveyor serving and selling only local Anderson Valley wines by the bottle. Stunning botanical gardens, grazing llamas, and 100 laying hens contribute to Glendeven's feeling of a luxury ocean view farmstead. Rates start at $175/night.
<a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/nc-robbinsville-theowlsperch-details.html" target="_blank">The Owl's Perch</a>, Robbinsville, North Carolina This uniquely decorated remote 200 square foot one room rustic guest house with private deck overlooks beautiful Squally Creek nestled in the tree tops of Nantahala National Forest. It's definitely off the beaten path, located on a bumpy graveled old logging road but accessible by car and experienced motorcyclist. Rates from $105/night. <a href="https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ca-calistoga-craftsman-inn.html" target="_blank">Craftsman Inn</a>, Calistoga, California Napa Valley's <a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ca-calistoga-craftsman-inn.html" target="_blank">Craftsman Inn</a> provides an affordable way to explore Calistoga and the surrounding region without sacrificing amenities. Outfitted with touches like L’Occitane bath products and sleek subway-tile backed waterfall showers or Jacuzzi tubs, the eight guestrooms balance English and American antiques with a modern. The icing on the cake: Craftsman Inn’s lavish daily Champagne breakfast is lauded by guests near and far. Rates start at $149/night.

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Despite what Pinterest would have us believe, weddings are stressful. Even “carefree” moments are scheduled with military precision. In travel and in life, I don’t love that kind of structure. So when it came to my honeymoon, I wasn’t inspired to race around airports, making connections. All I wanted was to unwind, wear hoodies, and eat carbs.
My husband, Andrew, and I have always shared a love of <a href="http://www.budgettravel.com/trip-ideas/road-trips/">road trips</a>: the flexibility, the spontaneity—the simple pleasure of serendipity. <a href="http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/budget-travel-photos-driving-big-sur-coast-of-california,34245/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">California</a> makes an especially good backdrop for such an easygoing journey, with its dramatic shifts in landscape; drive a few hours and you’ve crossed from desert into lush greenery, from the shore into mountains.
Andrew and I took our time getting hitched, exclusively dating in L.A. for years beforehand. By our wedding, we had driven as far south as Rosarito, Mexico, and as far north as Portland, Oregon. So, for us, there was an implicit romance to this honeymoon concept: As anyone who has ever driven cross-country knows, road trips represent a kind of shared freedom.
We decided to do this one like the “adults” we suddenly felt we must be. This wouldn’t be some haphazard slog to worn-down shacks labeled “cottages.” We’d still hold fast to our money by eating inexpensive snacks on the road—albeit high-end Kettle Chips and coconut water this time around—but since we were saving on airfare, we would splurge on the high-end hotels I’d always fantasized about visiting.
On a crisp fall day in early November, with The Clash blaring, we rode that tailwind of change up the 5 freeway, away from the past year’s stresses. 
As is often the case with memories, when I look back on the trip, I am rewarded with ephemeral impressions: crisp breezes carrying scents of salty sea and rosemary, bucolic walks through what felt like enchanted forests, strolls in impossibly quaint towns sampling olive oil and coconut sorbet, a perfect song erupting from the radio, laughter as we relived our wedding or happened upon a pen of adorable baby fainting goats. Still, one experience from each leg of the journey stands out—four in total. They are the chapters of my storybook dream trip, hard-won with budgeting, and savored to this day, the edges gilded in my mind.
<h3>I. Sausalito</h3>
We landed first on the other side of the bridge from San Francisco in lesser-known Sausalito at <a href="http://www.cavallopoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Cavallo Point Lodge</a>, a hotel converted from a onetime U.S. Army post, Fort Baker (<a href="http://www.cavallopoint.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">cavallopoint.com</a>). To me, it was the embodiment of the Golden State’s signature relaxed luxury: at once historic and contemporary, organic and geometric, pampering and utilitarian. I have gauzy memories of enjoying our spa treatments and nature hikes. But the moment that crystallized for me was just after we arrived: Alone in our impeccable, earth-toned room, we peeled off our jackets and looked, spellbound, out the large windows. The Golden Gate bridge loomed orange above us; its lights twinkled as the sun went down.
<h3>II. Point Reyes</h3>
Our next stop was Point Reyes, where oyster farms line the foggy, protected shoreline. At <a href="http://www.mankas.com/mankas/intro.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Manka’s Inverness Lodge</a>, high-end log cabins sit nestled among redwoods and firs (<a href="http://www.mankas.com/mankas/intro.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">mankas.com</a>). Open since 1917, the hotel had recently lost their lauded restaurant to a fire. As a result, simple yet transcendent meals were brought to our room. The kitchen culled all their ingredients from within a couple of miles, and you could taste it. One morning, we opened our front door to find a tray waiting. We carried it to our dining nook, where we unwrapped impossibly fresh yogurt, homemade granola, local apples, and hot cinnamon buns made from scratch, served straight from the oven. It was the best breakfast of my life.
<h3>III. Napa Valley</h3>
At <a href="https://calistogaranch.aubergeresorts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Calistoga Ranch</a>, the Napa Valley wine country stop on our journey, our room felt like the world’s most lavish treehouse (<a href="https://calistogaranch.aubergeresorts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">calistogaranch.aubergeresorts.com</a>). Tucked amidst greenery, an actual oak grew through the sun deck beside an indoor/outdoor fireplace. We adored the bathroom: Beyond two distinct sleek sink areas opposite each other (what Andrew and I consider “living the dream”), an outdoor shower and garden awaited. We hardly wanted to leave the room, but eventually, we made it outside, accidentally happening upon quirky <a href="http://www.pragerport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Prager Winery and Port Works</a> (<a href="http://www.pragerport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">pragerport.com</a>). My only previous experience with the sweet drink involved stealing it from a friend’s parents’ liquor cabinet when I was a teenager. But here we swirled it, inhaled it, really tasted it. Andrew ended up falling hard for a tawny port, tucking it into our trunk before continuing to our final destination.
<h3>IV. Big Sur</h3>
We had spent enough time in Big Sur in years past to hear buzz about <a href="http://www.postranchinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Post Ranch Inn </a>(<a href="http://www.postranchinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">postranchinn.com</a>). We couldn’t wait to try it for ourselves. The rumors were true: Our room was extraordinary, massively windowed and overlooking rolling hillsides where wild turkeys roamed. In the brisk fall evening, Andrew suggested that we throw on plush robes, grab wine, and hustle to one of the hot plunges embedded in the cliffside. I was initially resistant because of the chill, but as soon as we climbed into the warm water, I knew he’d been right. The moon was full and bright. Gazing out over the dramatic cliffs, we passed the ambrosial wine back and forth, swigging from the bottle. Just when it seemed like the moment couldn’t get more idyllic, we turned to find a deer regarding us calmly from just feet away. It was as though a fairy godmother herself were designing our own personal fable.
When the sun rose on the final morning of our honeymoon, we were melancholy, of course. The afterglow of a hotly anticipated journey is bittersweet. But as we wound through peaks and valleys on our way home, luckily we weren’t on anyone else’s schedule…and we took our sweet time.
Nora Zelevansky is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Will-You-Wont-Want-Me/dp/1250001277/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Will You Won’t You Want Me?</a> (out April 19) and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Semi-Charmed-Life-Novel-Nora-Zelevansky/dp/1250001188/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1456353322&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Semi-Charmed+Life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Semi-Charmed Life</a>.

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Typically, B&amp;Bs are a better luxury option than their chain-hotel counterparts. Posh perks like wine hours, homemade breakfasts featuring local ingredients, personalized service, and complimentary Wi-Fi mean guests get way more for their travel dollars. Here are seven of our favorite luxurious B&amp;Bs with rates less than $150 per night.
<h3>Fort Conde Inn, Mobile, Alabama</h3>
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/al-mobile-fort-conde-inn-listing.html" target="_blank">Fort Conde Inn</a> is Alabama's only four-star, AAA four-diamond-rated boutique hotel and bed and breakfast—and it’s housed in one of the city’s most historic structures. Originally constructed in 1836, Fort Conde Inn opened in 2011 following a major restoration effort that included installing heating and plumbing, repurposing floors taken from an old home in Mississippi, and rebuilding the columns out front. Luxury rooms and suites feature L'Occitane bath amenities and antique furnishings. Rates start at $119 per night. The inn also offers accommodations with kitchenettes in its carriage house and private cottages.
<h3>Inn on the Creek, Fredericksburg, Texas</h3>
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/tx-fredericksburg-innonthecreekafredericksburgtexasbb.html" target="_blank">Inn on the Creek</a> is a great jumping-off point for those visiting Texas Hill Country. The inn has six private suites with rates starting at $99 a night, and is close to numerous wineries. With top-notch amenities such as private hot tubs, fireplaces, a full gourmet breakfast served daily, and an on-site spa facility, the 1800's home is one of Fredericksburg’s most luxurious bed and breakfasts. The property is located just a stone’s throw from the town’s charming Main Street, too.
<h3>Craftsman Inn, Calistoga, California</h3>
Napa Valley's <a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ca-calistoga-craftsman-inn.html" target="_blank">Craftsman Inn</a> provides an affordable way to explore Calistoga and the surrounding region without sacrificing amenities. Outfitted with touches like L’Occitane bath products and sleek subway-tile backed waterfall showers or Jacuzzi tubs, the eight guestrooms feature English and American antiques, yet still exude a modern and comfortable feel. The icing on the cake: Craftsman Inn’s lavish daily Champagne breakfast is lauded by guests near and far. Rates start at $149 per night.
<h3>The Madeleine Bed &amp; Breakfast Inn, Santa Fe, New Mexico</h3>
The <a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/new-mexico-santa-fe-themadeleinebedbreakfastinn.html" target="_blank">Madeleine Bed &amp; Breakfast Inn</a> offers more than your typical Southwestern B&amp;B. Built in 1886 by a railroad tycoon, this eco-friendly frontier home features a seamless blend of Victorian architecture and Asian decor. For a special treat, book a hot-stone massage or a rose-petal bath in the Indonesian-style Absolute Nirvana Spa. The property is enveloped by colorful gardens and boasts seven unique rooms with nightly rates starting at $110. Breakfast follows New Mexico culinary traditions with an ever-changing Southwestern-style spread featuring dishes such as breakfast burritos and blue corn pinon waffles.
<h3>Pinehurst Inn, Bayfield, Wisconsin</h3>
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/wi-bayfield-pinehurst-inn.html" target="_blank">Pinehurst Inn</a> has eight rooms with rates starting at just $99 per night. The rooms are divided between the main house and the detached garden house, which was added in 2003 as a green building that mirrors the historical style of the main house (constructed in 1885). Luxurious touches include gas fireplaces, jetted tubs, and private decks in select rooms. Property grounds are covered with woods, perennial gardens and hiking trails, and there’s an outdoor sauna and shower on site. The inn provides easy access to water sports like kayaking and sailing in the summer, dog sledding in the winter, and is located near the Mainland Ice Caves, one of Lake Superior’s more spectacular natural formations. The hearty breakfast served every morning features organic, local ingredients such as vegetables and herbs grown in the Pinehurst gardens.
<h3>Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn, Ledyard, Connecticut</h3>
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ct-ledyard-abbeyslanternhillinn-details.html" target="_blank">Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn</a> is the perfect choice for nature lovers seeking a well-appointed stay at the end of an adventure-packed day. With wide-plank pine flooring and a color palette heavy on earth tones, the eco-friendly inn reflects its lush, green Mystic-area location. Guests have their pick of seven themed guestrooms with rates starting at $139 a night. Stay in the Native American-inspired Southwest Room or the Cadillac Suite, outfitted with California redwood and Spanish tile. Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn even has a nautical-themed, pet-friendly cottage for those who don’t want to leave their pups behind.
<h3>Marshall Slocum Inn, Newport, Rhode Island</h3>
<a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/rhode-island-newport-marshallslocumhouse.html" target="_blank">Marshall Slocum Inn</a> channels the opulence of Newport without the luxe price tag: Nightly rates start at just $89. Built in 1855, the historical home has five rooms with antiques furnishings—rooms feature original 150-year-old pine plank flooring—and amenities such as iPads pre-loaded with entertainment. The inn is not far from the Cliff Walk and Newport's famed mansions, as well as many beaches and the Newport Harbor.
This article was written by Kristin Luna and originally appeared on <a href="http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/" target="_blank">BedandBreakfast.com.</a>

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With airfare and hotel costs skyrocketing, the already-daunting summer travel season probably seemed even more out of reach this year. According to Bing.com, the average price of domestic air tickets has jumped about 16% in the last year (from $485 to $561), and hotel rates have gone up about seven percent (from $227 to $242). But there's good news: Great deals still exist, even if it takes a little more dedication to track them down. If sticker shock has kept you homebound this summer, we'll help you plan a budget-friendly getaway before the season's end. 
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OUTDOORSY IDAHO FOR DAD
Idaho, 3 Nights, $385
The Deal Spend the weekend right on the river that boasts the best steelhead fishing in the West&mdash;early September marks the beginning of peak steelhead harvest season. You'll get three nights in a river view room with two queen beds at the <a href="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/ID/Orofino-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-Lodge-at-River-s-Edge/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=13057" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Lodge at River's Edge</a> on the Clearwater River in Orofino, Idaho; a $75 gift card for dinner at Dining on the Edge, a restaurant featuring fresh local fare; a guided fishing trip for one adult and one child; daily breakfast; parking; and taxes. The price is per room, and accommodates a family of four. The AAA Three-Diamond hotel is located on the Lewis &amp; Clark Trail&mdash;rooms feature decks that allow you to take in the expansive views, and there's an indoor pool as well as a hot tub.
Gateways A recent search on Kayak.com showed great flight deals to Lewiston, Idaho: $198 from Seattle on Alaska Airlines, and on Delta, $288 from Los Angeles, $325 from Houston, $335 from New Orleans, and $451 from Boston. Lewiston Nez-Perce, the nearest airport, is about an hour's drive away from the hotel (virtually a straight shot on Interstate 12), and you can rent a car for the weekend for as low as $24 per day, including taxes.
When Through Sept. 5 
Contact Best Western, 208/476-9999
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE ESCAPE FOR MOM
Northern California, Air/Car/2 Nights, From $599
The Deal Santa Rosa's <a href="http://www.flamingoresort.com/" target="_blank">Flamingo Conference Center and Spa</a>&mdash;a AAA Three-Diamond resort complete with 20,000-square-foot health club and spa and two Olympic-size pools&mdash;is your home base for a weekend trip that includes a car rental, so you can explore the towns of California wine country, including Sonoma, Napa, Calistoga, and Healdsburg. The price covers airfare from Chicago, two nights' accommodations, and a three-day car rental with unlimited miles, plus daily breakfast and parking. Price is per person.
Gateway Chicago
When Depart Sept. 2
Contact Gate 1, 800/682-3333, <a href="http://www.gate1travel.com" target="_blank">gate1travel.com</a>
BERMUDA ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Bermuda Cruise, 5 Nights, $699
The Deal A five-night cruise to Bermuda's King's Wharf on Royal Caribbean's 989-foot <a href="http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipCode=EN" target="_blank">Enchantment of the Seas</a>, sailing round-trip from Baltimore. The ship has something for everyone: for the kids, an interactive fountain made for splashing; for teens, a rock wall, bungee trampolines, and a lounge with games, TVs, and dancing; for the adults, an open-air shopping arcade, putting greens, and a champagne bar; and for everyone, the solarium, with a retractable roof over one of three pools onboard. You'll dock for two nights in King's Wharf, Aruba&mdash;from there, explore the island's pink sand beaches, boutiques, and markets, or take advantage of a shore excursion offered through the cruise line, like a glass-bottom boat tour (from $49). Price is per person.
Gateway Baltimore
When Departs Sept. 3 
Contact Royal Caribbean, 866/562-7625, <a href="http://www.royalcaribbean.com" target="_blank">royalcaribbean.com</a>
LONDON CITY BREAK FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE
London, Air/6 Nights From $1,089
The Deal Jet across the Atlantic for an escape to central London&mdash;where events such as The Thames Festival, celebrating the city's arts community, and the 2011 season of the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park are in full swing. Roundtrip airfare from New York and six nights at <a href="http://www.centralparklondon.co.uk/" target='_blank"'>London's Central Park Hotel</a>, just across the street from Hyde Park. Price is per person, and does not include approximately $206 in airport taxes.
When Departs Labor Day (Sept. 5)
Gateway New York
Contact Virgin Vacations, 888/937-8474, <a href="http://www.virgin-vacations.com" target='_blank"'>virgin-vacations.com</a>
CARIBBEAN BEACH FOR A MULTIGENERATIONAL GETAWAY
Aruba, Air/7 Nights, From $829
 The Deal Why not spend the last days of summer lounging on a white-sand beach? This package includes air from Baltimore and seven nights at the <a href="http://www.troparuba.com/" target='_blank"'>Tropicana Aruba Resort &amp; Casino</a>, on Eagle Beach in the town of Noord. The beachfront hotel features a swim-up bar and a 150-foot waterslide. Aruba is one of the ABC islands (along with Bonaire and Curaçao), which don't face significant hurricane threats, so it's a good Caribbean vacation spot in the off-season. Price is per person.
Gateway Baltimore
When Depart Sept. 2
Contact Apple Vacations, 800/517-2000, applevacations.com
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Who doesn't go a bit giddy at the sight of a castle? The good news is that you don't have to head to Europe for honest-to-goodness ones of the Cinderella variety—we have plenty right here in our own backyard. Railroad barons commissioned most of these estates, but at least one housed a legitimate king and queen (bet you didn't know this country had its own history of royalty!). Each is an engineering wonder in its own right, with some even constructed out of old-world castles that were shipped across the ocean. And each is open to tours should you decide to make a trip (a select few will even let you spend the night). Read this and you might just discover a side of America you never knew existed.
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<h2>1. GREY TOWERS CASTLE </h2>
Most colleges contend to be fortresses of learning, but Arcadia University in the suburbs north of Philadelphia can back it up with battlements acquired in 1929. Grey Towers was built by eclectic sugar refiner William Welsh Harrison between 1893 and 1898 and modeled after Northumberland's Alnwick Castle (a.k.a. the most archetypal expression of the medieval style). The 40 rooms wowed with gilded ceilings, tapestries, ornamental paintings, and hand-carved walnut and mahogany woodwork in styles from French Renaissance to Louis XV—and of course a Mirror Room—while secret passages behind fireplaces and underground tunnels. Self-guided tours of public areas are possible while classes are in session (the building now contains dorm rooms and administration offices). Free brochures outline the history. 450 South Easton Rd., Glenside, PA, 215/572-2900, arcadia.edu.
<h2>2.'IOLANI PALACE </h2>
Other properties on this list may be bigger and more lavish, but the 'Iolani Palace has one thing above them all: legitimacy. America's only true palace—as in, royalty resided here—was built from 1879 to 1882 by King Kalakua and Queen Kapi'olani. The goal was to enhance the prestige of modern Hawaii in a kind of Victorian-era keeping up with the Joneses. (The palace had electricity and a telephone even before the White House.) Stone-faced with plenty of koa wood inside, the two-floor American Florentine–style building includes a throne room, grand hall, and private suites, including the upstairs room where the queen was imprisoned for five months following the 1895 coup. Today, concerted efforts are underway to find artifacts and furniture (like the king's ebony and gilt bedroom set) that were auctioned off by the post-coup Provisional Government. 364 South King St., Honolulu, HI, 808/522-0832, iolanipalace.org. Admission $12, guided tour $20.
<h2>3. HAMMOND CASTLE </h2>
Like a modern-day Frankenstein's castle on Massachusetts's rocky Atlantic shore, Abbadia Mare (Abbey by the Sea) served as both home and laboratory for prolific inventor John Hayes Hammond Jr. after it was completed in 1929. Hammond is largely credited as the "Father of the Radio Control," as in tanks and planes and remote-controlled cars. He was also a lover of medieval art, and the castle was designed to showcase his collection. The building itself is a blend of 15th-, 16th-, and 18th-century styles, including a great hall with elaborate rose windows and pipe organ plus a courtyard featuring a two-story meat market/wine merchant's house brought over from southern France. And, yes, like any proper mad scientist, he made sure there were secret passageways. Self-guided tours are available along with annual Renaissance Faire fund-raisers, psychic gatherings, and spooky Halloween events. 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester, MA, 978/283-2080, hammondcastle.org. Admission $10.
<h2>4. FONTHILL CASTLE </h2>
Celebrating its centennial in 2012, the former home of industrialist-turned-archaeologist Henry Mercer is an ode to artisanship: All 44 rooms (10 bathrooms, five bedrooms, and 200 windows), 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces, and 21 chimneys are hewn from hand-mixed reinforced concrete in a mishmash of medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine styles. Thousands of handcrafted ceramic tiles were inset throughout, including Mercer's own Moravian-style tiles plus Persian, Chinese, Spanish, and Dutch productions he collected. Today, the 60-acre Bucks County estate serves as a museum to pre-industrial life, with 900 American and European prints at Fonthill and even more artifacts (like a whale boat and Conestoga wagon) in its sister building, the Mercer Museum, a fun house–like six-story castle in its own right. East Court St. and Rt. 313, Doylestown, PA, 215/348-9461, mercermuseum.org. Admission $12.
<h2>5. CASTELLO DI AMOROSA </h2>
Word to the wise: Imbibe the cabernet sauvignon and pinot grigio at the Castello di Amorosa winery carefully, because somewhere in the 121,000-square-foot, 107-room, eight-level complex there's a dungeon with a functional Renaissance-era iron maiden. It took 14 years to construct the castle using historically accurate medieval building techniques. The end result is an "authentic" 12th- and 13th-century Tuscan castle with drawbridge and moat. The frescoes in the Great Hall and Knights' Chamber are hand-painted, some 8,000 tons of Napa Valley stone hand-chiseled, the Hapsburg-era bricks, hand-forged nails and chandeliers, and 500-year-old fireplace all tediously imported from Europe. That sense of awe? Very modern. 4045 N. St. Helena Highway, Calistoga, CA, 707/967-6272, castellodiamorosa.com. Admission $18, including wine tasting.
<h2>6. BOLDT CASTLE </h2>
What do you do when you come across a heart-shaped isle while vacationing with your wife in the Thousand Islands? If you're upstart industrialist George Boldt, you buy it and hire 300 stonemasons, carpenters, and artists to build a six-story, 120-room testament to your love. There were Italian gardens, a dove-cote, and a turreted powerhouse, plus all the imported Italian marble, French silks, and Oriental rugs money could buy. But when his wife Louise died in 1904, the heartbroken Boldt ceased construction on the Rhineland-style Taj Mahal and left it to the elements for 73 years. Today, tourists can visit from May to October for self-guided tours—or book a wedding in the stone gazebo. +44° 20' 40.29" N, -75° 55' 21.27" W, Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY, 315/482-9724, boldtcastle.com. Admission $8.
<h2>7. GILLETTE CASTLE </h2>
It's elementary: Get famous (and rich) by playing Sherlock Holmes on the stage; build your own Baskerville Hall. Pet project of campy eccentric William Hooker Gillette, the 24-room castle was completed in 1919 by a crew of 20 men over five years using the actor/playwright's own drafts and designs. It's also the focal point of his 184-acre Seventh Sister estate, a forested bluff overlooking the Connecticut River. Outside, the local fieldstone reads like crumbling medieval; inside, the built-in couches, curious detailing, and inventive hand-carved southern white oak woodwork is all arts and crafts. As for cat images? There are 60. (Gillette had 17 feline friends.) Gillette Castle State Park, 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT, 860/526-2336, ct.gov. Grounds open year-round; interior tours available Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Admission $6.
<h2>8. OHEKA CASTLE </h2>
Second behind Asheville's Biltmore as the largest private estate in the nation, OHEKA—an acronym of Otto Herman Kahn, its millionaire financier original owner—ended up abandoned in the late 1970s and sustained extensive damage from fires, vandals, and neglect. After a 20-year renovation, it's back in form and is now a 32-room luxury hotel. Think Downton Abbey just an hour from Manhattan (themed packages available), or for that matter, Citizen Kane (photos of it were used in the film). Originally set on 443 acres, massive tons of earth were moved to make the hilltop location of the 127-room, 109,000-square-foot manse the highest point in Long Island. The Olmsted Brothers planned the formal gardens, the Grand Staircase was inspired by Fontainebleau's famous exterior one, and 126 servants tended to the six-person family when they came for weekends and summers. The 1919 price tag: $11 million. That's $110 million in today's money. Sounds about right for a man whose likeness inspired Mr. Monopoly. 135 West Gate Dr., Huntington, NY, 631/659-1400, oheka.com. Admission $25. Double rooms from $395 per night. Guided tours available.
<h2>9. BISHOP'S PALACE </h2>
Of all the Gilded Age Victorians built by Nicholas Clayton along Galveston's Gulf Coast, the Bishop's Palace (née Gresham Castle, 1893, after its original owner, Santa Fe railroad magnate Walther Gresham) remains the grandest—and not just because its steel and stone hulk survived the Great Storm of 1900. Its small lot and oversized proportions with château-esque detailing of steeply peaked rooflines and sculptural chimneys still dominate the street, while inside the 14-foot coffered ceilings, 40-foot octagonal mahogany stairwell, stained glass, plaster carvings, and Sienna marble columns exude richness. Keep a lookout for the bronze dragon sculptures. After serving as a Catholic bishop's residence for 50 years, the house is now open for tours. Book a private guide to see the usually off-limits third floor. 1402 Broadway, Galveston, TX, 409/762-2475, galveston.com. Admission $10, private tours from $50.
<h2>10. CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS </h2>
Location, location, location—as important in castles to fending off conquers as forgetting Gilded Age woes. And for millionaire shoe baron Thomas Plant, that meant setting his 1914 Lucknow Estate (named after the Indian city he loved) on the rim of an extinct caldera high in the Ossipee Mountains with unbroken views over 6,300 private acres of woods and lakes. The mansion by comparison is relatively subdued: A mere 16 rooms, it's practically minuscule compared to the other castles on this list. Throughout, the arts and crafts philosophy of artisanship and living in harmony with nature is expressed in the stone walls, inventive handiwork like the jigsaw floor in the kitchen, and functional decor that eschews ostentation—all planned at Plant's 5-foot-4 height—plus a few technological innovations like a needle shower, self-cleaning oven, brine fridge, and central-vacuuming system. Much remains wholly preserved today. Route 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, NH, 603/476-5900, castleintheclouds.org. Admission $16.
<h2>11. THORNEWOOD CASTLE </h2>
It's not every day Stephen King chooses your luxury B&amp;B as setting for his haunted-house TV miniseries Rose Red. Then again it's not every day that a 400-year-old Elizabethan manor house is dismantled brick-by-brick and shipped round Cape Horn to be incorporated into an English Tudor Gothic castle in the Pacific Northwest, as Thornewood was from 1908 to 1911. The property was a gift from Chester Thorne, one of the founders of the Port of Tacoma, to his wife and apropos of its origin, the 54-room castle is now a prime wedding venue, with antiques and artwork galore plus an Olmsted Brothers–designed garden and three acres of fir-dotted grounds overlooking American Lake. Book a room to get an inside look at the building; there are also tours and events that are occasionally open to the public. 8601 N. Thorne Lane Southwest, Lakewood, WA, 253/584-4393, thornewoodcastle.com. Double rooms from $300 per night.
<h2>12. HEARST CASTLE </h2>
Understatement of the millennium: William Randolph Hearst's 1919 directive to architect Julia Morgan to "build a little something" on his ranch in San Simeon. Then again, a 115-room "Casa Grande" inspired by a Spanish cathedral is a relatively modest proposition compared to the 250,000 acres and the 13 miles of coastline it's set on. It's when you add in the three additional Mediterranean Revival guesthouses (46 more rooms total), 127 acres of gardens, the Neptune pool with authentic Roman temple pediment, the zoo with roaming reindeer and zebra, Egyptian Sekhmet statues on the terraces, and the private airstrip that things get a bit over-the-top. Magnificent doesn't begin to describe the museum-quality artwork, which drove the architecture as much as anything, from Renaissance statuary to Gothic tapestries and entire ceilings, nor the palatial scale of the publishing magnate's vision for "La Cuesta Encantada" (The Enchanted Hill)—still unfinished upon his death in 1951. 750 Hearst Castle Rd., San Simeon, CA, 800/444-4445, hearstcastle.org. Admission from $25.

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1. There aren't that many vineyards Although it has casually been dubbed California's wine country, Napa Valley is hardly the state's largest wine-producing region (that honor goes to San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles southeast). Napa's 400 wineries produce only 4 percent of the state's wine. The focus here is quality, not quantity.

2. A kitchen shop with character Shackford's Kitchen Store in downtown Napa has a seemingly endless selection of gleaming gizmos: cupcake molds, paella pans, cappuccino makers. But the most compelling item in the place is John Shackford himself, a true Napa legend who runs the shop with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. At 80, Shackford works in the store six days a week, just as he has for the past 34 years, punching an antique cash register, hand-printing receipts, and calling his customers by first name. 1350 Main St., Napa, 707/226-2132.

3. A wine tour using legs, not limos In the town of Napa, 18 tasting rooms stand within easy walking distance of one another, and a $20 Taste Napa Downtown card gets you a pour at 13 of them. Officially, each winery is supposed to charge you 10&cent; to do the tasting, but most won't take your dime. <a href="http://www.napadowntown.com/" target="_blank">napadowntown.com</a>.

4. The Preiser Key tells all Consider Monty and Sara Preiser your all-knowing wine country guides. They're the couple who in March 2007 launched The Preiser Key to Napa Valley, a free booklet that comes as close as possible to listing every Napa wine label (over 800) and restaurant (170)&#8212;but no chains! The Key also includes detailed maps of the region. They put out a new issue three times a year and distribute it all throughout the valley. <a href="http://www.preiserkey.com/" target="_blank">preiserkey.com</a>.

5. It's all casual, all the time In Napa, there's no such thing as a dress code, even in the poshest places. So that bearded guy in weathered blue jeans sitting at the next table? He's just the billionaire from next door.

6. Fainting goats. Yes, fainting goats In Calistoga, a town near the top of the valley known for its hot springs, there's a regularly erupting geyser called&#8212;you guessed it&#8212;Old Faithful. You'll want to tread lightly; the area near the geyser is also home to a herd of Tennessee fainting goats, a quirky breed with a nervous-system disorder that causes them to keel over (harmlessly and temporarily) when startled. 1299 Tubbs Ln., Calistoga, 707/942-6463, <a href="http://www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com/" target="_blank">oldfaithfulgeyser.com</a>, $10 adults, $3 kids 6&#8211;12.

7. Real sleeper cars At the recently refurbished Napa Valley Railway Inn, seven suites, fashioned from 100-year-old train cars, lie on the dormant tracks of the Napa Valley Railroad, which went out of passenger service in 1929. Black-and-white photos of the old Yountville train station adorn the walls, and the cupolas, once used as lookout posts by railway employees, serve as skylights. An eighth car, a quaint red caboose, was converted into a coffeehouse this summer. 6523 Washington St., Yountville, 707/944-2000, <a href="http://www.napavalleyrailwayinn.com/" target="_blank">napavalleyrailwayinn.com</a>, from $125.

8. The road less traveled When the traffic bottlenecks on Highway 29, Napa's central thoroughfare, find salvation on the 35-mile Silverado Trail, a pastoral road along the valley's eastern edge that's lined with world-class, often small-batch wineries whose labels you're unlikely to find at your local grocery store. <a href="http://www.silveradotrail.com/" target="_blank">silveradotrail.com</a>.

9. The two-wheel option Founded 22 years ago, Napa Valley Bike Tours is an area fixture. Among the staff's favorite routes to lead you on is the Rutherford Loop, a 16-mile spin that meanders through the Rutherford and Oakville appellations, known for their cabernets, before depositing you back at the shop. If you'd rather go solo, you can pick up a map with other suggested routes. 6795 Washington St., Bldg. B, Yountville, 800/707-2453, <a href="http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/" target="_blank">napavalleybiketours.com</a>, tours from $134, rentals $35 per day.

10. There's a respectable oil industry Forget grapes&#8212;olives are another treasured Napa crop. Round Pond Estate, one of the valley's top olive oil producers, offers guided tours that lead you from harvest to mill and culminate in tastings paired with cheese and freshly baked bread. 886 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford, 888/302-2575, <a href="http://www.roundpond.com/" target="_blank">roundpond.com</a>, tours $25, by appointment.

11. Wineries double as art galleries A heart-shaped sculpture by pop artist Jim Dine greets visitors at Cliff Lede Vineyards, one of several wineries that put prized private collections on free display (1473 Yountville Cross Rd., Yountville, 800/428-2259, <a href="http://www.cliffledevineyards.com/" target="_blank">cliffledevineyards.com</a>, tastings from $20). At Artesa Vineyards &amp; Winery, a waterfall-flanked stairway leads to a tasting room that could pass for a museum. Credit artist-in-residence Gordon Huether, who mounts dramatic glass, metal, and canvas installations that change throughout the year (1345 Henry Rd., Napa, 707/224-1668, <a href="http://www.artesawinery.com/" target="_blank">artesawinery.com</a>, tastings from $10).

12. A vineyard tour with a third-generation owner The best Napa Valley wine tours go beyond the tasting room. At Gamble Family Vineyards, owner Tom Gamble takes you on a hay-bale ride through his organic and sustainable vineyards, on land his grandfather first farmed almost a century ago. This is no cookie-cutter tour; it's a chance to hear wine-making tales from a third-generation Napa native&#8212;and taste an old-vine Syrah and a robust cabernet. 707/944-2999, <a href="http://www.gamblefamilyvineyards.com/" target="_blank">gamblefamilyvineyards.com</a>, by appointment, free with suggested purchase of two to four bottles of wine, bottles from $25.

13. A supersize mineral bath The nearly Olympic-size pool at Indian Springs Resort and Spa, fed by geysers and infused with minerals, is naturally warm&#8212;typically 102 degrees in winter and 92 in summer&#8212;and preternaturally relaxing. A single spa treatment, like a vitamin C facial or a volcanic-ash mud bath, comes with an all-day pass to the pool. Rooms and cottages in the Spanish-style resort, many with private patios, are pictures of casual comfort. 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 707/942-4913, <a href="http://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/" target="_blank">indianspringscalistoga.com</a>, treatments from $65, rooms from $185.

14. The valley's most awesome view The subtle drama of Napa is never more obvious than when you're sitting on a veranda on a hill overlooking the vineyards. Auberge du Soleil, a high-end resort on the eastern side of the valley, has one of the region's best spots for taking in the view. Forget booking a $575 (or more) room; a shaded terrace out back opens up onto the valley below, and everyone is welcome for sparkling wine at sunset or cappuccinos in the morning&#8212;the perfect time to take in hot-air balloons rising through the mist. 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford, 707/963-1211, <a href="http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/" target="_blank">aubergedusoleil.com</a>, sparkling wine from $13.

15. Even the malls are gourmet Founded by Steve Carlin (who helped start San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace), the Oxbow Public Market feels like it belongs in an epicurean fantasy. In a concrete building that calls to mind an industrial barn, 23 artisanal vendors sell everything from strawberry-balsamic ice cream (from Three Twins) to soothing oolong (Tillerman Tea) to peanut-butter-and-chocolate cupcakes (Kara's Cupcakes). 610 and 644 1st St., Napa, <a href="http://www.oxbowpublicmarket.com/" target="_blank">oxbowpublicmarket.com</a>.

16. And even the beans are better here Rebosero. Flageolet. Black and white runners. In a world overrun with plain-tasting and industrially processed pinto beans, Steve Sando is committed to preserving heirloom legumes. His love for the earthy flavors of distinct organic strains has given rise to Rancho Gordo, a bean-centric specialty store whose coveted products can be found at top California markets and at restaurants across the country. 1924 Yahome St., Napa, 707/259-1935, <a href="http://www.ranchogordo.com/" target="_blank">ranchogordo.com</a>, beans from $5 per pound.

17. A taco to remember No reservations required at La Luna Market &amp; Taqueria, a home-style Mexican takeout counter. Get there before noon, at which point locals have already started to line up. Adventurous eaters swear allegiance to the smoldering tacos al pastor (spicy, marinated pork). 1153 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford, 707/963-3211, <a href="http://www.lalunamarket.com/" target="_blank">lalunamarket.com</a>, tacos from $1.75.

18. Anything's possible House-made granola. Lavender-dusted almonds. Yoga gear. These are just a few of the things you can get at Ubuntu Annex, a tasting room and variety store that opened in June two doors down from its eclectic sister spot, chef Jeremy Fox's acclaimed vegetable restaurant (please, not &quot;vegetarian&quot;) and yoga studio Ubuntu. 1130 Main St., Napa, 707/251-5656, <a href="http://www.ubuntunapa.com/" target="_blank">ubuntunapa.com</a>, almonds $8.

19. 150-foot-tall redwood trees The footpaths in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, a peaceful swatch of green just down the road from the Beringer winery, provide a perfect way to work off food-and-wine-related excess. The six-plus-mile hike that connects the Ritchey Canyon Trail and the Redwood Trail runs past Douglas firs and the easternmost stands of redwoods in California. 3801 St. Helena Hwy. N., Calistoga, 707/942-4575, <a href="http://parks.ca.gov/" target="_blank">parks.ca.gov</a>.

20. A local dive bar with class Pancha's of Yountville is just the kind of place where the guy slumped on the bar stool next to you might start giving you tasting notes on his margarita. This is where Napa's winemakers come to unwind (and unwind and unwind). Expect to eavesdrop on gossip about rivalries and romances that seem sprung from Falcon Crest. 6764 Washington St., Yountville, 707/944-2125.

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<ul><li>Stay 2 nights, Sundays-Thursdays through June 13<ul><li>$399 ... Stay in a king or two-queen room—when making your reservation, you'll be able to choose from a Forest View Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room or Junior Suite (based on availability)</li><li>$499 ... Stay in a King Large or Deluxe Suite</li></ul></li><li>Travelzoo member perk: Dinner entrees for two guests and one bottle of house wine, once per stay ($130 value)</li><li>Signature amenities: Complimentary daily breakfast and Wi-Fi</li><li>Not available on: All Fridays-Saturdays; April 24-26; May 26</li></ul><h2>More Reasons to Go</h2>
<ul><li>Nestled halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cambria Pines is the ideal place to escape city life </li><li>This lodge has resort-like amenities, such as a therapeutic spa, a hot tub and heated outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant that has nightly live entertainment </li><li>Visit historic Hearst Castle, located 10 miles north; or check out charming downtown Cambria's shops, galleries and festivals</li></ul>

Coastal California 2-night retreat w/meals & wine - $399

Calistoga is a city in Napa County, in California's Wine Country. During the 2010 census, the population was 5,155. The city was incorporated on January 6, 1886. In 1868 the California Pacific Railroad was built to Calistoga, becoming a hub and destination. The name comes from a combination of California and Saratoga referring to Saratoga Springs, New York, which is famous on the east coast for its hot springs. Founders of the town wanted to make Calistoga the Saratoga Springs of California drawing tourists to its hot springs.

Calistoga, California

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Calistoga

Just 55 miles north of San Francisco, in the urban heart of wine country, you'll find Santa Rosa: a city with a cool vibe and vibrant culture ready and waiting to be explored. Santa Rosa is the happening hub for all there is to see, do, eat, drink, hike, bike, and explore in Sonoma County. Need ideas for a trip to Santa Rosa? Check out this people and planet-friendly adventure from Intrepid Travel:<booknow link="https://www.intrepidtravel.com/united-states/cycle-sonoma-napa-valley-138684?utm_source=display&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=na_domestic_ss2022&utm_content=budget_travel_links">Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley</booknow>
Turns out, there are still parts of California yet to be discovered. Santa Rosa is one such place; the happening hub for all there is to see, do, eat, drink, hike, bike, and explore in Sonoma County. Take a typical day. Have a quick breakfast at a funky downtown coffee shop. Once you're fueled up, take a bike ride through a vineyard or the redwoods to the coast. Come back downtown to quench your thirst with one of our world-famous local beers, and dine on fresh, Sonoma-grown food. And the wines! Well, Sonoma County wines need no introduction. Later, catch a music show, an art gallery, or hit the sack early. You still have wine country to explore, redwood groves to hike, and the beaches of Bodega Bay to explore. 
The truth is, when you come to Santa Rosa, you’re going to need more days. Which is fine, you are always welcome.

Santa Rosa (Spanish for '"Saint Rose"') is a city and the county seat of Sonoma County, in the North Bay region of the Bay Area in California. Its estimated 2019 population was 176,753. It is the largest city in California's Wine Country and Redwood Coast, as well as the fifth most populous city in the Bay Area after San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont; and the 27th most populous city in California.

Santa Rosa

It’s a magical state of mind, a historic legacy, a leader in sustainable tourism, a home to California's beginnings, a mecca for the senses and a pastoral slice of paradise. And just 45 miles north of San Francisco, you’ll find our paradise makes for an incredibly perfect getaway. Need ideas for a trip to Sonoma? Check out this people and planet-friendly adventure from Intrepid Travel:<booknow link="https://www.intrepidtravel.com/united-states/cycle-sonoma-napa-valley-138684?utm_source=display&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=na_domestic_ss2022&utm_content=budget_travel_links">Cycle Sonoma & the Napa Valley</booknow>
Fun is bountiful in Sonoma Valley. Whether your passion is history, hiking, fishing, golfing, gardening or cooking, you’ll find plenty to do any time of year. Cruise along our scenic bike paths. Tour the limitless blue skies. Feel like a kid again chugging along on a model steam engine. Take a wildflower hike on the scenic Overlook Trail. Tee off on lush greens. Delight your green thumbs by wandering the cutting-edge garden installations at Cornerstone Sonoma or the stunning landscapes of Quarryhill Botanical Gardens, which hosts one of the largest collections of wild-collected Asian plants in the world. Sauté, sear and savor like a true epicurean at a world-class culinary school. Tour Sonoma’s historic Mission and barracks. Or, the best activity of all might be absolutely nothing—as you recline poolside at one of Sonoma’s glittering destination resorts, or indulge in a grape seed-oil massage at a full service spa. There’s something special for every season in Sonoma.

Sonoma is a city in Sonoma County, California in Sonoma Valley. Known as a part of Wine Country in the Sonoma Valley AVA Appellation, Sonoma is the home of the Sonoma International Film Festival and a historic town plaza, a remnant of the town's Mexican colonial past. Sonoma's population was 10,648 as of the 2010 census, while the Sonoma urban area had a population of 32,678.

Sonoma

Life opens up in Sonoma County, California. Awaken the senses, deepen connections and savor moments in a one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of California wine country.
Just as winemakers let wine "breathe," or open up, to better taste a wine, Sonoma County invites visitors to do the same. We invite travelers to open up and experience the subtleties of visiting one of the most stunning corners of America. This couldn't be truer now, as life, and travel, opens up.
We’ve saved a seat for you. Sonoma County is a place to connect with the land. And also with each other.
Enjoy simple pleasures, like sampling food from our farms to your table. Savor wine from the heart and soul of wine country. Explore natural wonders like towering redwoods and the rugged Northern California coastline. Treat yourself to al fresco wellness experiences. And enjoy unique adventures like paddling down the Russian River toward the mouth of the Pacific Ocean, zip-lining through redwoods or hot air ballooning over lush, colorful vineyards. 
So join us. Sonoma County calls you to open up and live your dreams.

Sonoma County - Awaken the senses, deepen connections and savor moments in a one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of California wine country.

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