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Top 5 Small, Family-Owned Vineyards

a wine cork is freshly pulled from a napa wine bottle

Depending on the wine tasting experience you’d like to have in Napa Valley, small family-owned vineyards have a lot to offer without the pretense or glamor associated with larger estates. Explore some of these more intimate wineries.

Free Napa Valley Wine Tastings

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While most tasting rooms and wineries have now implemented paid reservations and tasting tours, free tastings used to be the norm in Napa Valley. These few wineries still carry on that tradition if you're looking for free tastings.

Top 5 Napa Valley Wineries

grapes are ready for picking at a napa valley winery

With the numerous wineries and vineyards in the area, it can be overwhelming to plan your vacation. We've complied a list of the best wineries that Napa has to offer so be sure to add these stops to your tour schedule.

5 Ways to Tour Napa Valley Wineries

napa valley winery grape fields

Touring Napa calls for a bit of unconvention. View the valley by hot air balloon or horse drawn carriage. Whichever mode of transportation you decide upon, here is some information that can help you with the choosing process.

Planning a One-Day Tour of Napa Valley

wine barrels at a winery are being readied for opening

There are many vineyards, restaurants, and scenic overlooks to visit and explore during your excursion to California’s wine country. When planning a one-day tour, use these tips to help organize your itinerary of visits.

Theater Etiquette for Broadway Shows

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Everyone should attend a Broadway performance at least once; however, just like going to the movies, there are expected customs and rules of behavior. We've got you covered with all the theater etiquette you need to know.

Boutique Barcelona Hotels

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These boutique hotels in Barcelona offer unique amenities and luxurious style for your stay in this Catalan cultural capital. Their locations place you right in the middle of the city within steps of important attractions and transit centers.

Top 5 Family-Friendly Barcelona Hotels

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The last thing you want to be stressing over when vacationing abroad with your family is the hotel. These five hotels are the best in Barcelona for catering specifically to and offering deals for traveling families.