California’s Napa Valley is known for its famous wines and exciting wine tours.

However, most people embark on their wine tour with unrealistic expectations of Bacchanalian feasts and poetry readings.

Here’s what you can really find at wine tours in Napa Valley—and what you can do to make the most of them.

• Don’t get drunk. It’s called wine tasting, which means you have to pace yourself. Drink too much, and you won’t appreciate the delicate flavors (you may not even be able to remember your name!). See the tour as a way of educating your palate—if you’re just after the alcohol, (more…)

Awwww… they’re so cute!

Me and my Dad had some “father-daughter” fun driving around the Sonoma County Airport taking pictures of all the cool Snoopy statues the other day.

Santa Rosa was home to the late Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Snoopy and the Peanuts cartoon whom the Airport was also re-named after a few years ago.

In Summer 2005, Santa Rosa began a celebration of Peanuts with statutes of Charlie Brown set up all over town during the celebration of “It’s Your Town, Charlie Brown”.

The city also included fun statues of Snoopy at the none other than the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport.

Check out these cool pictures of Aviation type Snoopys below:

Wow.

I write to you from this hidden beach of Mendocino.
What a view, what a breath taking experience…

All in my own backyard.

Sometimes we can take for granted what lies
at our own fingertips.

If you are a local to Sonoma County,
there are hidden discoveries right around the corner.

To see for yourself the “Secret Beach” look below at the big picture!

As I took some time away for myself on this “get away”
I began to reflect on all the beautiful and magical experiences
Sonoma County has to offer.

The kids playing freely, the smell of the redwoods,
ocean air.. my worries all seemed to fade away…
I felt at one with nature… tuning into the important
things in life.

After enjoying the incredible sunset of the Pacific Ocean,
it was time to head back to my cozy bungalow at
The Pacific Mist Inn.

As I laid my head to rest for this one night, I realized spending time
in nature and just being in silence rejuvenated my spirit so
quickly.

If you or someone you know wants to
“get away from it all” and enjoy the spectacular
Mendocino Coast…

Pacific Mist Inn is offering you a totally FREE night
– no strings attached.

http://www.pacificmistinn.com

Catch this hidden deal while you can!

Book ANY room OR a complete Cabin fo real privacy
for 2 night and get one night FREE. . .

Now through October 31- Save $100 to $300!
Just call the reservation desk and tell them you want
the “Whale Watcher sonomacountytravels.com Special”!

Call (800) 955-MIST (6478) to reserve your get away today.

The “Secret Beach” at Mendocino