Wine Themed Travel Packages

Are you a wine enthusiast and interested in wine tours and travel?  Would you like to combine your passion for fine wines with your love of travel?  If so, then you should consider wine travel packages when planning your next vacation.  You can combine tours of vineyards, wine tastings and other wine-related activities with other attractions to get the perfect wine lover's dream vacation.

Traditionalists will think of France and Italy first when considering wine travel packages but those can be out of range of most budgets.  Luckily, there are some wonderful wine regions right here in the United States where you can experience the full range of wine-related activities while seeing the country.  California is the first region to come to mind when thinking of American wine regions, but there are several important wine regions across the country and any of them will result in a memorable and affordable vacation for the wine lover.

Wine travel packages can be found through just about any travel agent and can be as extensive as you need.  Some wine travel packages will include airfare, accommodations, and wine tours while others may only include the travel portion of the trip.  Often these packages will be discounted compared to making all the plans on your own so you should definitely check to see what your travel agent can offer you. 

Wine travel packages can be found for all of the major wine producing regions so you will first have to determine which region attracts you more.  You may determine this by the types of wine made in the region or because you want to see that part of the country or what you want out of the vacation.  The choices are abundant but here are brief descriptions of the most popular areas that offer wine travel packages on both ends of the country.

California Wine Travel Packages

California offers several good wine areas but the two most important are the Napa and Sonoma Valley regions.  While producing some delectable white wines, these two valleys are most known for several world-class red wines that are rich and full-bodied.  This region is famous for producing some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Both valleys are on the northern coast of California so wine travel packages for this area can incorporate some of the west coast's most beautiful beaches and San Francisco nightlife as well as wine events.  The valleys nestle amongst mountains so also provide plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Several companies have some incredible wine country tours set up and they are very inexpensive, generally less than $100 per person for the entire day with transportation included.  The tours will vary depending on where you want to go but all include plenty of chances to sample some of the finest wines in the world as well as the opportunity to witness the entire production process.  One good website where you can find tours for most of California's wine regions is
http://www.californiawinetours.com.

Washington Wine Travel Packages

Another area for wine travel packages on the west coast is Washington at the base of the Cascade Mountains.  While producing some very credible red wines, Washington is better known for its delicious Chardonnays.  This region is fairly new to the wine production industry but since its beginnings in the 1980s, Washington wine makers have made a name for themselves.

The city of Spokane, Washington is near wine country and can offer many attractions to balance out the wine events for a wonderful vacation experience.  Spokane is truly the best of both worlds so those who love nature will be able to combine exciting attractions and cultural events with nearby scenic vistas and trails.  There is so much in this area that you may need an extra week for your vacation in order to fully taste all the region has to offer.

Wine travel packages will let you experience the incredible beauty of the scenery in this region while allowing you to see vineyards climbing the foothills and explore caves where wines are put in barrels and stored at the perfect temperatures.  Whether you want to explore for the day or spend a week at a local bed & breakfast, check out http://www.washingtonwine.org to see everything this area can offer in outstanding wine travel packages.

New York Wine Travel Packages

New York is an often overlooked wine region as many look to the west coast for fine American wines.  The Finger Lakes Region of New York is one of the largest producers of fine wine on the east coast.  Not only can you taste some excellent quality wines in this state, you will find it to be less crowded as many people have yet to discover the beauty of this region. 

This region of New York is also rich in American history with the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and the National Women’s Hall of Fame in nearby Seneca Falls and Mark Twain's study in Elmira.  There are dozens of other museums to be found in the area, as well.  One living museum can be found in the Genesee Country Village and Museum where over 50 colonial structures have been moved from all over the region.  You can tour this living museum with the authentically costumed guides while you experience life from an earlier period.

Wine travel packages in the Finger Lakes area will appeal to the wine enthusiast but there are plenty of attractions to satisfy the whole family in the region.  There are many opportunities for water sports and fishing due to the many lakes in the area.  The golfer will adore this region as there are several championship golf courses nearby.  A good website to start planning your wine vacation can be found at http://www.qualitywinetours.com.

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