Napa Valley Lodge

Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, in the charming town of Yountville, the Napa Valley Lodge is just steps away from world-renowned restaurants, specialty shops, and award winning wine tasting rooms. The Lodge welcomes us with friendly and experienced staff who are committed to making our stay as special as possible.

Each morning, we enjoy a complimentary Champagne continental breakfast buffet which includes a host of morning favorites such as pastries, fresh fruit, cheese, bagels, yogurt, waffles, cereal, juices, teas, coffee, and more. In the lobby, tea and cookies are served every afternoon. Wine tasting is held every Friday evening hosted by local wineries. Enjoy the in-room, 24-hour On Command movie system and complimentary high-speed internet access throughout the property. Front desk concierge service can arrange any and all of the many activities that the Napa Valley has to offer, from balloon excursions to wine tasting and touring.

Come Fly with Us…

Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon memory that will last a lifetime:

• Deluxe overnight accommodations for two
• Early morning balloon flight over the lush Napa
• Complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival
• Catered Champagne brunch following the flight

Please book online or call 888-944-3545 for more information on your Hot Air Balloon package.

Lexus Travel Deals

With over 100,000 Lexus owners in the San Francisco Bay Area today why not treat yourself to a getaway in beautiful Napa Valley. Opening another door to luxury for its valued customers, Lexus Drivers has partnered with nearly 25 Napa Valley wineries and vineyards to provide exclusive VIP experiences for Lexus owners.

Special tours, tastings and discounts are just a few of the benefits offered at these first-class Napa Valley wineries.

Featured perks include complimentary tastings at Peju Province Winery and Ma(i)sonry at Blackbird Vineyards, a complimentary Eco Tour at Honig Vineyard and Winery, and a discount on the AVA Barrel Blending Experience at Conn Creek Winery to name a few.

Lexus owners can also sleep in luxury at Bardessono in Yountville, where they can receive a $100 dining credit during their stay. Reservation confirmation from Lexus Benefits & Events is required to visit a winery and receive the Lexus owner benefit. Visit online to select your preferred vineyard estate.


To learn more about all the exciting Lexus Drivers Owners Benefits offered in Napa Valley (click on Food & Wine) and enjoy more Lexus Drives Owner Travel & Retail Benefits, visit online today.

Joie de Vivre Hotels

Commune Hotels and Resorts, parent company of Joie de Vivre Hotels and a lead corporate sponsor of The Bay Lights installation, has announced that it will be offering one-of-a-kind viewing packages for us staying at Joie de Vivre hotels in San Francisco over the next year.  The “Illuminated Cruise” packages offer an opportunity to enjoy semi-private Bay tours with spectacular up close views of The Bay Lights and the San Francisco skyline.

Comprising 25,000 LED energy-efficient lights installed on vertical suspension cables on the western span of the Bay Bridge, The Bay Lights measures 1.8 miles long and more than 500 feet high.  This monumental public art will remain on the bridge for two years through March 2015, and organizers anticipate that it will impact an audience of over 50 million people in the Bay Area alone.

The exclusive “Illuminated Cruise” package was developed in partnership with , San Francisco’s first on-demand water taxi service.  Unlike other larger Bay tours, Tideline’s boats are smaller and highly maneuverable, offering a more intimate and comfortable experience for up to six guests.  The one-hour tours will take guests right up to The Bay Bridge for an up-close view of the exhibit as well as spectacular from-the-water views of favorite San Francisco landmarks such as The Ferry Building, AT&T Park and Coit Tower.  Tideline’s boats are equipped with cozy blankets, sound systems, an enclosed area, and are skippered by a knowledgeable local crew.  Evening tours will be offered daily, departing from Pier 1 ½ in San Francisco, just a few blocks from Hotel Vitale, the unofficial viewing headquarters for the Bay Lights Grand Lighting ceremony.

The “Illuminated Cruise” package is available to us staying at participating Joie de Vivre hotels, including Galleria Park Hotel; Hotel Carlton; Hotel Del Sol; Hotel Kabuki; Hotel Rex; Hotel Tomo; Hotel Vitale; Laurel Inn; Phoenix Hotel; and Waterfront Hotel in Oakland.  Package rates start at $145 and include overnight accommodations and two tickets to a one-hour Bay Lights cruise, click on specials to book. 

Napa Valley California

The Napa Valley is home to the founders of America’s fine wine industry – legendary entrepreneurs who showed the world that the art of winemaking had crossed continents.  Prized for its natural beauty, phenomenal culinary scene (14 Michelin Stars awarded for 2012), world-class hotel accommodations, robust arts community, and one-of-a-kind wellness experiences including the region’s famed spas, mud baths and healing geo-thermal springs, The Napa Valley is the official wine region of the 34th annual America’s Cup, and in partnership with San Francisco, is internationally recognized as one of only nine Great Wine Capitals.

The coming months offer many new ways for us to experience the natural bounties and delightful pursuits afforded by this welcoming wine region. Following are a few examples of what we can look forward to during future visits to the legendary Napa Valley:

Enriching Cabernet Season Happenings – The season that follows “Crush” offers the valley a little time to relax once wines are poured into barrels.

• Napa Valley Film Festival (Nov. 7-11, 2012) – For the second year now, Napa Valley Film Festival showcases the best in new independent filmmaking and world cinema alongside acclaimed food and wine. The festival provides visitors with the opportunity to attend film screenings throughout the Napa Valley’s distinct and charming communities, to get up close and personal with filmmakers and to enjoy exclusive epicurean adventures crafted for festival attendees. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org

• Flavor! Napa Valley™ (Nov. 14-18, 2012) – Flavor! Napa Valley festival showcases the legendary food and wine talents of the Napa Valley - a region that earned 14 Michelin restaurant stars for 2012 – and offers a five-day series of epicurean and oenophile events, hosted at the Silverado Resort & Spa, the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (CIA)and at local vineyards, wineries, restaurants, farms and artisanal food purveyors. Net proceeds from the event will support programs and scholarships at the CIA’s Greystone Campus. www.flavornapavalley.com

Spirited Holidays –The Napa Valley’s holiday traditions include quirky lighted tractor parades and magical winter wonderlands complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, as well as festive winery parties and special holiday dinners prepared by celebrated chefs.

• Yountville’s 23^rd Annual Festival of Lights (NOV. 23, 2012) & WINTERSCAPE (December 2012) - Kick off the holiday season at the 23^rd Annual Festival of Lights in Yountville, and watch as this charming Napa Valley town transforms into a glowing winter wonderland. Throughout December, Yountville’s Winterscape provides a range of holiday entertainment including carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, food and wine events and a visit with Santa.www.Yountville.com

• Calistoga Tractor Parade (Dec. 1, 2012) - The 17th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade is the ultimate small-town holiday experience. Vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks and construction equipment bedecked with dazzling lights roll down Calistoga’s scenic main street to celebrate the season and the city’s agricultural heritage in the most Calistoga way. This popular and charming Napa Valley event gets bigger and better every year and is perfect for the whole family.  Local merchants stay open late for holiday shopping and offer spiced cider, Christmas cookies and other sweet treats. www.CalistogaVisitors.com

• NAPA’S Holiday HISTORIC B&B Tour and Taste Event (DEC. 1, 2012) - Featuring food and wine pairings from the City of Napa’s premiere chefs and winemakers, each of the 12 historic Napa inns pull out all of the stops for the holidays, with festive lights and entertainment - live music, choral ensembles, pastry demonstrations and even mini massages. Buses and shuttles provide complimentary transportation between inns, and tickets include food, wine and access to all B&B tours.www.NapaHolidayTour.com

• The Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood (2 weeks in December 2012) - Guests are invited to attend Meadowood’s signature holiday culinary extravaganza as a dozen of the country’s most renowned chefs collaborate with 12 of Napa Valley’s preeminent vintners to present holiday feasts on 12 festive December evenings. Along with Christopher Kostow, Chef at The Restaurant at Meadowood – which has earned a Michelin Three-Star rating– the events feature cuisine from world-celebrated chefs and Napa Valley vintners. www.meadowood.com

• Napa Valley Restaurant Month™ (Jan. 1-31, 2013) - Throughout January, the Napa Valley offers unique dining opportunities and special menus at some of the region’s most notable restaurants. These special dining opportunities offer new ways for culinary adventures to access Napa Valley’s acclaimed dining scene.www.VisitNapaValley.com

• Napa Truffle Festival (Jan. 18-21, 2013) - A celebration of food, wine and truffles, the third annual Napa Truffle Festival is presented once again by the American Truffle Company featuring a unique gathering of leading truffle cultivation experts and scientists, along with internationally renowned Michelin-star chefs and special guests from the food and wine world. Events include Michelin Star dining experiences, cultivation and culinary seminars, cooking classes, a truffle orchard tour excursion and an epicurean marketplace. www.napatrufflefestival.com

A full calendar can be found online at www.legendarynapavalley.com, along with seasonal packages and offers from Napa Valley’s resorts, B&Bs and inns.

Visit online for more information or to download the award-winning Visit Napa Valley Mobile App and join “The Napa Valley” community on Facebook, and follow @VisitNapaValley on Twitter.

Meritage Resort and Spa

… a combination of the words “merit” and “heritage” (and rhyming with the latter) is a distinct American wine blended from two or more Bordeaux grape varieties. It must be the winery’s best wine of its type.

Just like the wine that inspired its name, the Meritage Resort and Spa is the perfect blend—winetasting, dining, spa, dramatic event spaces, romance, and indulgence— all in one perfect wine country location.

As a AAA Four-Diamond resort, the opulent amenities & attentive staff will make that transition easy to enjoy the beauty of Napa Valley. Your room will be a safe haven from the outside world, offering luxury, convenience and restfulness whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Your guest room or suite features such ammenities as oversize terraces, granite counters, plasma TVs, tile floors, internet access, refrigerator and more. Also offering private wings with guest rooms and suites so that your friends, family members or associates can enjoy additional privacy during your stay.

The Meritage Resort offers the perfect blend of facilities and service to make your Napa Valley visit relaxing, and if you choose, productive. Winetasting, fine dining and spa treatments are a must, but the Resort also offers an outdoor entertainment area with a covered terrace, heated pool, fire pit, bocce ball court, and seasonal poolside food and bar service. If you can bear to tear yourself away from the pool, take a stroll along the hillside on the vineyard path (weather permitting) from our Lady of the Grapes landing through the vineyards to the famous Grape Crusher statue and back.

For the ultimate in romance and mystery, explore the sensational heart of the Meritage Resort— the vast Estate Wine Cave. Built into the hillside beneath the resort’s proprietary vineyard, this 22,000-square-foot space houses the world’s only underground four-star spa, a tasting room, and a barrel-ceilinged entertainment room capable of welcoming up to 200 guests. A must see for a wedding venue. It is the only facility of its kind in the wine country.

Romance Package
Ready to pack your weekend bag and getaway? Enjoy 2 night minimum stay in a Superior Guestroom or Suite and enjoy a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and romance amenity delivered to your room, nightly Turndown Service, delicious Dinner for Two at Siena (up to $150, no cash value), relaxing Breakfast in bed for two each day (Room Service)

Relax in Spa Terra with a 50 minute Couples Massage in the relaxing candle lit Portofino room with aromatherapy designed to indulge the senses in a symphony of aromas and scents. The aromatic massage oil and lotion aims at hydrating and feeding the skin, while stimulating olfactory senses into a deep and loving relaxation mood. Remember the wonderful spa visit with (2) Spa Terra signature robes to take home and linger longer with a late check out of up to 2pm. Additional nights are booked at the best available rate. Click here to book this package and view more…