Elite Traveler November-December 2017

INSPIRE GIFT EXPERIENCES

September

For oenophiles NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, US

With an abundance of world-class wineries, top dining, luxury hotels and a whole host of wine-related activities, Napa Valley has more than earned its nickname of “Wine Disneyland.” September marks Napa’s harvest season, and the region has around 400 wineries with tasting rooms to choose from — even more if you consider the wine producers who don’t have an actual tasting room. With so many to choose from, you’d be hard pressed to squeeze them all in, that is unless you hop on board the Napa Valley Wine Train, which can create fully customizable experiences (including curated proposals and company parties) so you can visit the vineyards you want aboard a luxury train that echoes the glory days of rail travel. A selection of faithfully restored vintage trains are available, including a beautifully renovated 1915 Pullman railcar. From $8,500-$35,000 for exclusive use, depending on train. Contact Denise Perkins, director of sales and marketing, denise.perkins@winetrain.com, +1 707 251 5205, winetrain.com

Photo Robert McClenahan

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR …

Goodwood Revival, Chichester, UK Ticket request 2018 ticket alerts at goodwood.com Stay Goodwood Suites, The Goodwood Hotel, $412 per night. Contact Brian Cook, general manager, reservations@goodwood.com, +44 124 377 5537, goodwood.com

Rolex Big Boat Series, California, US, Sept 12 Ticket request ticket information at rolexbigboatseries.com Stay Presidential Suite, Four Seasons San Francisco, $8,000 per night. Contact Doug Housley, general manager, doug.housley@fourseasons.com, +1 415 633 3494, fourseasons.com