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VacationBuddy · 10-14-2009, 04:44 AM

hi there,

Here are the answers to your questions:

1) Where to stay? I am thinking of Yountvillve as there seems to be al lfo of nice restaurants. Which hotel would you recommend

A popular Yountville lodging option is the Villagio Inn and has private patios and balconies.

2) French Laundry Reservation. I asked my AMEX Centurion concierge to try and book but as usual they are pretty useless. Just wondering is there a wait list or any easier method to get a reservation

Reservations are very difficult to obtain; you'll have to call two months to the calendar date before the desired reservation to stand a chance.

However, you could try this tip:

If you call before 10:00 PST , you’ll get a recorded message telling you the reservation lines are closed. If you call back after ten, you’ll get a busy signal. Almost always. But keep trying..

3) Other Restaurants/cafes recommendations

Bouchon serves French bistro fare: steak frites, crispy pork belly, oysters, ratatouille, croque madame, and profiteroles.

Another great Yountville restaurants is the charming and romantic Bistro Jeanty, awarded one Michelin star, which serves seasonal menus of fine French bistro fare.

4) Activities to do. I am thinking maybe some Vineyard visits. Which one will be a recommendation. Also what else would you recommend to do.

One of the most popular wineries is the Robert Mondavi Winery. This winery has won dozens of awards for its excellent California wine.

The tasting tour here is free, and there are lunch tours and tastings with a range from $5 to $30, so you can try a little bit or enjoy some excellent food with your wine.

I would also recommend a Napa Valley hot air balloon ride for great views of the Californian landscape.

5) How to get there from SFO?

There is an airport shuttle for $28 one-way but if you want to take public transit you can catch BART to embarcadeno SF ferry building, take Baylink ferry to Vallejo and then transfer to VINE bus route #10 for a stop over at Napa, yountville, St Helena, Calistoga wineries for some wine tasting.

Hope this helps
Vacationbuddy

10-14-2009, 04:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
VacationBuddy Administrator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,037	Re: what to do in Napa Valley hi there, Here are the answers to your questions: 1) Where to stay? I am thinking of Yountvillve as there seems to be al lfo of nice restaurants. Which hotel would you recommend A popular Yountville lodging option is the Villagio Inn and has private patios and balconies. 2) French Laundry Reservation. I asked my AMEX Centurion concierge to try and book but as usual they are pretty useless. Just wondering is there a wait list or any easier method to get a reservation Reservations are very difficult to obtain; you'll have to call two months to the calendar date before the desired reservation to stand a chance. However, you could try this tip: If you call before 10:00 PST , you’ll get a recorded message telling you the reservation lines are closed. If you call back after ten, you’ll get a busy signal. Almost always. But keep trying.. 3) Other Restaurants/cafes recommendations Bouchon serves French bistro fare: steak frites, crispy pork belly, oysters, ratatouille, croque madame, and profiteroles. Another great Yountville restaurants is the charming and romantic Bistro Jeanty, awarded one Michelin star, which serves seasonal menus of fine French bistro fare. 4) Activities to do. I am thinking maybe some Vineyard visits. Which one will be a recommendation. Also what else would you recommend to do. One of the most popular wineries is the Robert Mondavi Winery. This winery has won dozens of awards for its excellent California wine. The tasting tour here is free, and there are lunch tours and tastings with a range from $5 to $30, so you can try a little bit or enjoy some excellent food with your wine. I would also recommend a Napa Valley hot air balloon ride for great views of the Californian landscape. 5) How to get there from SFO? There is an airport shuttle for $28 one-way but if you want to take public transit you can catch BART to embarcadeno SF ferry building, take Baylink ferry to Vallejo and then transfer to VINE bus route #10 for a stop over at Napa, yountville, St Helena, Calistoga wineries for some wine tasting. Hope this helps Vacationbuddy __________________ Destination360 Twitter