Fodor''s Napa & Sonoma

TOURISM TRENDS:

• Napa Valley's attraction to visitors continues to climb, reaching 3.85 million in 2018 (Visit Napa Valley). The number of visitors increased 4.4% each year since 2016, the last time Visit Napa Valley reported statistics.



• Some recent openings drawing new and repeat visitors: the iconic Cakebread Cellars opened an epic, redwood-clad visitor campus in late 2019 with nine, uniquely-designed private tasting rooms. Bouchaine Vineyards opened a new 5,000-square-foot hilltop visitor center with some of the best views in all of Napa Valley. Flowers opened a new tasting room and visitor center in Healdsburg with striking interiors and Instagram-friendly private cabanas situated throughout the gardens.

FULLY REDESIGNED!

• New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front



• New back cover is fully-redesigned



• "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)



• Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons



• Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Walking Tours, and a Calendar of Events



• "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel



• Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

• Editor's Choice: a special chapter on Visiting the Wineries with a step-by-step look at wine touring and wine production from field to bottle, along with tips for tasting, and a "winespeak" glossary to help tasters get the most out of any visit.



• Fodor's Napa & Sonoma covers the latest trends, from in-town tasting rooms, distilleries, and microbreweries to Napa nightlife and wineries on the Sonoma Coast.

CURATED AND RELEVANT:

• Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.



• Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

CONCISE:

• Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.

Please see additional key selling points in the book main description

A propos de l'auteur

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Résumé

Whether you want to tour the outstanding wineries of California’s premier wine region, drink great wines and eat great food, take a magical hot-air-balloon ride over rolling vineyards, or explore the galleries and art-filled estates of the region, the local Fodor’s travel experts in California are here to help! Fodor’s Napa & Sonoma guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor’s Napa & Sonoma travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 12 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Bars in Napa and Sonoma,” “Top Napa Wineries,” “Top Sonoma Wineries,” "Best Things to Buy in Napa and Sonoma," and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, visiting with kids, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “What to Eat and Drink,” and more
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Geyserville, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in California? Check out Fodor’s California, Fodor’s Northern California, and Fodor’s Southern California. For specific cities, check out Fodor’s San Francisco, Fodor’s San Diego with North County, and Fodor’s Los Angeles.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Fodor's Travel Guides, Fodor''s Travel Guides, Fodor's Travel Guides
• Edition: Random House USA
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 27.07.2021, retardé
• EAN: 9781640973602
• ISBN: 978-1-64097-360-2
• Pages: 256
• Thème: Full-Color Travel Guide
• Catégories: Voyage > Guides de voyages > Monde, Arctique, Antarctique; TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / General, Napa & Sonoma