Walk on the “West Side,” a resurrected area on First St in Napa. With Avia Napa – A Hyatt Hotel, Italian Restaurant Oenotri and pub-like Norman Rose comes …
New restaurants :
Tarla– Mediterranean food, excellent service & value, Eiko – Japanese, fire pits & nitrogen drinks made table side
New Lounge:
1313 Main, complete with outdoor seating, communal table, and the only” Bubble” Lounge in Napa
New Hotel Resurrection:
Hotel Yountville, a 15 minute ride, takes you to this luxury boutique hotel complete with Spa Acqua, Hopper St Kitchen surrounded by miles of breathtaking vineyards. Conde Nast Magazine named it one of the Hot 100 Hotel and Restaurants in the world for 2011.
Recently Redeveloped: Coombsville
Wine lovers will flock to this hidden area east of downtown Napa. For flash & uber cool visit Palmaz, a 55 acre winery complete with a Porsche race car collection & cutting edge high tech wine making. Visit Caldwell, where your wine tasting and cheese pairing is done in caves. Don’t miss Tournesol, a certified organic winery specializing in Bordeaux varietals. Tour their French style Chateau and reserve an overnight stay. A lot less expensive than a flight to the Loire Valley.
Newest Discovery: Baccarat Meets Terroir
Raymond Winery, purchased by French owner Jean Charles Boisset, has combined the ultimate wine tasting with a Crystal Cellar, pool room, futuristic wine blending room and a first… Art Nouveau private club room- membership only.
Drive on the “Safe” side call Ona and Dan Marks, whose company Designated Driver will drive your car or theirs. They will arrange tastings, tours to hidden off beat wineries, and can arrange your hotel stay. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!
A little Sparkle, a little Science and a lot of Wine!
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Doesn’t the thought of wine, spa, and no one talking back to you sound perfect right about now? An easy escape – No alarm clocks, planes, or trains needed. Head to the Wine Country; down comforters, a glass of red, global cuisine and of course, bubbles await. What’s new… Raymond Winery Red Room, a private members’ only tasting lounge. Blend art with science in their “chemistry lab.” Want your face on your dinner bottle? Here’s how to do it, read more…
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Are you lost? Are you always standing on the corner with your map upside down? Can’t speak the language and don’t know what anything costs? Use the Wear Girls smart travel apps for navigating your destination.
Or you could ask her?
- All Subways HD: $.99. Most important city subway maps conveniently located in one place. Best part: No internet connection required. View schedules & fares. Why are subways so much more fun in another country?
- I-Translate Free. No need to wear your fingers out typing, with voice recognition you translate words or phrases into 50 different languages. Also can talk back to you in 23 languages.
- Babble Fish $.99. A favorite website now app. Is that because RW says I babble a lot? Can translate any word/phrase from one language to another.
So you don’t order this!
- JiWire Free WiFi Finder has the ability to search for any public Wi-Fi connection anywhere. No need for internet connection – search for FREE or paid WiFi. No excuse for not staying in touch.
- SitOrSquat Free. When my only choice was crouching over a hole in Beijing I wish I knew about this app. It’s the “portable way to find a potty” based on Google maps and user reviews, you can find the nearest public restroom where you can decide whether to sit, squat or hold it
. Which would you choose?
- Raveable.com Not an app but how often are we swayed by gorgeous hotel pictures? Get information from previous guests. Also specializes in bed bug reports! Nature should always be avoided indoors.
- Goby Free. Bored? Download this fun feed & instantly find entertaining activities within the U.S. all based on personal interest? Can it find a boyfriend?
- AroundMe Free. When you have no idea what is around you this app will list all points of interest (theater, restaurants, shopping, hotels.) How cool is that?
- GPSmycity.com offers free maps (offline) & presents walking tours in over 470 cities! The tours are $4.99 each. Best feature? A “find me” locator so it can record where you have been. Perfect for the geographically challenged!
How else could I find him again?
Unlike Global City Guide $19.99. worth it. Find the hippest bars, hotels, museums, clubs and restaurants hand selected by professionals. Perfect travel companion, access all info off line, no Wi-Fi or 3G needed
City-Go-Round- not an app, but so valuable. This website compiles all public transportation apps (follow that?) Helps you navigate anywhere in the country. Just log on to “find the best way to navigate through a busy city.”
Which way do I go?
Follow the Wear Girls next week as we navigate food and fashion. A girl has to eat and a girl must shop!!!
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