Some news! We just launched a new partnership with LocalGetaways.com. We’re writing tips and advice for their Kid-Friendly Great Getaways section. The first edition covers the California wine country vacations with kids. Napa and Sonoma are right outside of Dana’s front door and she’s provided an array of fantastic suggestions of things to do with kids other than dragging them to wineries.

Local Getaways is a great resource to bookmark for boutique hotel stays in California.

I know many people think Napa with kids is an oxymoron, but we love to escape to the wine country at least a few times a year as a family. The colors in the spring and fall are gorgeous, and over summer months it’s an easy way to escape foggy San Francisco (save winter visits for romance) for perfect swimming weather.

Singles, couples, kids, dogs … they’re all welcome at Solage Calistoga. This fantastic getaway in Napa Valley is the subject of this week’s Photo Friday post and the venue for our latest giveaway.

Given that the focus in Napa Valley is wine, it’s easy to conclude that it is not a kid-friendly place. Au contraire! Napa is a wonderful getaway …