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One of the best ways to relax, have fun or melt away the stress of everyday life is simply to escape into another world for a short time. For more than five million people each year, this is exactly why Napa Valley exists. So how about a little getaway, in a different world? Let’s drop in a civilized land of rolling hills and year-round gorgeous scenery, a Mediterranean climate, filled with arts and entertainments, wine, food – and the heady atmosphere of the good life. Napa Valley is a magical corner of the world’s only an hour’s drive north of San Francisco. The Valley of the sun is cooled by coastal breezes, with a climate that works well for growing grape vines, and perfection for the people enjoying ever-present Valley’s sense of fun. The valley is an undulating land rising in the foothills, with an amazingly diverse set of nature. The intelligent inhabitants of the picturesque, Victorian-era city has spent over a century of putting all the gifts of nature in the service for the visitor’s enjoyment. There are medicinal hot springs and luxurious, pampering spas, and one of the nation’s three Old Faithful geysers, a great favorite with the wine trail tours. There are caves, seized by vintners as perfect storehouse of wine, and very often furnished for dinners, parties and musical performances with flawless acoustics. There is even a petrified forest, one of the finest preserved examples of Pliocene age from three million years ago. There are three state parks, one of them of history. Horse-riding and hiking are plentiful. Parks are plentiful. Bike trails abound. Golf – of course – everywhere. Deer roam the hills as people explore the shopping, dining, wine tasting and countless other works of the wedding, all in an interesting mix of California indoors and outdoors. A gourmet wine train runs through the valley and a river too, widening the town of Napa with an experienced Riverwalk and cruise. Napa is the chief town of the valley, home to the opera house and the great cultural center and museum set lavishly the riverbank. Napa Valley is 35 miles long and 5 miles wide, and getting around is easy. Besides the train and boat with hot air balloon, taxis, buses, shuttles, tour vehicles, limousines, motorized rickshaws, horses, bikes, kayaks and stuff. Designated drivers are always there for you, and rentals abound, including jet plane capable airport. And do not forget good old feet, a place where you can count on exceptional discoveries around every corner. Napa Valley is justly famous for its wine, which is everywhere, usually accompanied by amazingly fresh organic food, grown locally and prepared by world-class chefs. Romance is great in Napa Valley. It was an anniversary getaway and honeymoon destination – little wonder, when daily life is so naturally elegant, and nightlife so vibrant. And the two magic food wine and chocolate everywhere. The Valley is also convenient for families with kids too, a friendly place welcoming and helpful throughout. And the great abundance of the Valley means that you can visit without hurting your wallet. You can find bargains everywhere if you are looking for. Just ask the locals – ordinary people enjoy living in the Valley for good reason. As a final gift to visitors, Napa Valley is always on time, seasonal activities year round. There is sun, rain, snow, heat from the springs, cool from the lake. The grape vine that may vary in the winter but this is exactly when the field burst into life in the wild bloom, signaling a new era of festive events. The Napa Valley is only thing not there is a recovery program for your addiction to his magic. No single guide can describe everything there is in the Valley for you to discover. You have to explore for yourself, and more than once – Napa Valley is not a one-time event. Once bitten, you always come back for that unique, Napa Valley magic.