AVA Wine Adventures, LLC

AVA Wine Adventures, LLC Discover great viticulture practices and wine destinations of the world with renowned winemakers through adventures beyond the vines!

Proud affiliate of Departure Lounge - a member of the Virtuoso network. We launched a new program in 2013 with Rhone Rangers Wine Tours as the preferred travel service selected by Rhone Rangers, America's leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhone varietal wines. Proudly, in 2017 we have expanded and not only continue to support the Rhone Rangers, but also various other

American Viticultural Area (AVA) wineries, farms and related businesses. Our mission is to literally provide travelers a taste of the world’s most amazing places through wines and foods, and collaborate with local winemakers, farmers and chefs within each destination who are knowledgeable and globally connected to help travelers experience the world at its absolute best. We have a distinctive focus on wine travel on land and over water, and in partnership with local wineries, we create exclusive winemaker-led adventure travel experiences around the World. We offer our clients access to extraordinary wines and wine-related travel experiences with world-class winemakers.

* Personalized service and itineraries designed for you or your small group, not taken from a brochure.
* VIP status at fine Virtuoso and preferred partner hotels and resorts such as Relais & Chateaux and more.
* Access to a global network of services for the best local guides and entrée to fine wineries.
* Opportunities to travel in small groups led by winemakers and chefs through our exclusive partnerships.
* Access to extraordinary cuisine with advance reservations at “can’t-miss” venues.

06/13/2026

Some trips are worth doing properly. These are three of them.

Japan. The food culture alone makes it worth the flight. Add the precision of the hospitality, the range from Tokyo to Kyoto to the ski resorts of Hokkaido, and it becomes one of the most consistently excellent trips I design.

Safari. The wildlife, the guides, and the lodge experience at the top end of the market is something no nature documentary fully prepares you for.

The Maldives. The distance is real, the cost is real, and the experience tends to permanently reset what clients think a hotel stay can be.

Three different trips. The same result: clients who come home saying it was worth every dollar. Get in touch if any of these are on your list. .com

06/13/2026

Embraced by the Pacific on three sides, Terranea is where California expands and exhales.

102 oceanfront acres perched atop the Palos Verdes Peninsula — with four pools, an oceanfront spa, coastal hiking trails, whale watching, and eight dining venues where the Pacific sets the backdrop for every meal.

And right now, your third night is complimentary when you travel by January 8, 2027. Reserve with me and ask about additional VIP benefits waiting for you at arrival.✨

Just say ahhhh.

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If Japan is on your list, Kyoto is non-negotiable. And within Kyoto, so is this.Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened on the sit...
06/12/2026

If Japan is on your list, Kyoto is non-negotiable. And within Kyoto, so is this.

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened on the site of the Mitsui family estate near Nijo Castle, and the grounds reflect that history. A natural hot spring runs below the property, and the onsen program is among the most considered in Kyoto. The pool, spa, and quiet of the gardens set this apart from most city hotel experiences in Japan.

The location works well for everything Kyoto offers. Nijo Castle is steps away, Arashiyama is within easy reach, and the Gion district is close enough for an evening without requiring a taxi.

Ready to experience Japan? Message me to start planning! .com

06/11/2026

"Once upon a time in Castelfalfi..."
is the start of your own fairytale in Tuscany.

A medieval village with over 1,000 years of history, carefully restored into one of the
region's most extraordinary luxury resorts. 2,700 acres of vineyards, olive groves, and
rolling hills — surrounding a castle, an ancient church, and a borgo suspended beautifully in time.

And yet every modern luxury awaits: six restaurants, truffle hunting, organic wine tastings, a world-class spa, and more than 40 on-site experiences.

Your story begins with me.✨ .com

The difference between a private experience and a standard one isn't just about what you're paying. It's about how a tri...
06/11/2026

The difference between a private experience and a standard one isn't just about what you're paying. It's about how a trip actually feels from start to finish.

A private villa instead of a hotel room means a kitchen stocked before you arrive, a pool that belongs to your group, and a schedule that answers to no one else. A chartered yacht means the itinerary changes when you want it to, the ports are the ones actually worth stopping at, and the boat comes with a crew that knows how to use all of it. Private island access, exclusive winery visits, a restaurant that isn't open to the public but opens for the right reservation: these are the experiences that tend to define how a trip gets remembered.

Most of them aren't bookable online. Exclusive access experiences are almost entirely relationship-driven.

This is one of the areas where working with a travel advisor makes the most concrete difference. The access is real, the options are better, and the planning that goes into making a private experience actually work is considerable.

If this is the kind of trip you're thinking about, get in touch. .com

06/11/2026

Follow the sun to Carlsbad this summer and save 20% when you stay two or more nights at Park Hyatt Aviara.

Days by the pool, ahhh-time at Miraval Life in Balance Spa, a fun challenge on a championship golf course, or a waterslide takeover by the kids while you take over the cabana.

Now through September 12th — this is your SoCal summer moment.

Reserve with me for additional VIP benefits, too: priority upgrade, complimentary breakfast, resort credit and more.

Shine on: [email protected] ☀️☀️ .com

Looking for a reason to finally book New Zealand? Here's a good one.Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is on the Hawke's Bay coast...
06/10/2026

Looking for a reason to finally book New Zealand? Here's a good one.

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is on the Hawke's Bay coast of New Zealand's North Island, on a working farm covering several thousand acres above dramatic coastal cliffs. The golf course consistently ranks among the world's best and is designed around those cliffs in a way that rewards anyone paying attention.

Non-golfers find plenty here. Farm tours, clay pigeon shooting, cycling the property, and some of the most striking scenery the North Island offers. The wine region of Hawke's Bay is on the doorstep, and the restaurant's commitment to local food culture is serious.

Ready for New Zealand? Let's get started. .com

What does the most ultra-private, most exclusive island resort in Southeast Asia actually look like? This.Amanpulo sits ...
06/09/2026

What does the most ultra-private, most exclusive island resort in Southeast Asia actually look like? This.

Amanpulo sits on Pamalican Island in the Philippines, in the Sulu Sea, accessible only by chartered flight from Manila. Here's what you can expect at one of the world's most exclusive addresses:

42 private casitas spread across the island, a house reef you can snorkel directly from the beach, dive sites with some of the most remarkable visibility and coral cover in Southeast Asia, and not a single day visitor in sight. The beach is yours, the schedule is yours, and the only transportation on the island is a golf cart.

This is one of the most exclusive trips I plan. Reach out if you'd like to be next. .com

If Bhutan is somewhere you've been curious about, here's the first thing worth knowing before you book: there's a daily ...
06/08/2026

If Bhutan is somewhere you've been curious about, here's the first thing worth knowing before you book: there's a daily fee just to enter the country. It's also one of the best things about going.

A daily Sustainable Development Fee applies to every visitor and covers a licensed guide, accommodation, and most in-country costs. The result is a destination where the most remarkable sites are never crowded and the guides are among the most well-informed I've worked with anywhere.

What clients actually find when they go: a country where the relationship between development and preservation is taken seriously at a policy level, not just in marketing. Tiger's Nest Monastery. The Punakha Dzong. The Phobjikha Valley and the black-necked cranes that winter there. A food culture built around hyper-local produce that earns the farm-to-table description without trying to.

The lodges at the highest end are among the most considered hospitality experiences in Asia.

If Bhutan has been on your mind, reach out. .com

Booking a trip soon? Save this checklist. These are the details I review on every trip I plan:Passport validity. Many co...
06/07/2026

Booking a trip soon? Save this checklist. These are the details I review on every trip I plan:

Passport validity. Many countries require six months of validity beyond your return date. Check before anything else.

Entry requirements. Visa rules shift frequently and vary significantly by destination. What applied last year may not apply now.

Travel insurance. Not all policies are equal. Coverage for trip interruption, medical evacuation, and pre-existing conditions all matter, and the differences between policies are usually invisible until something goes wrong.

Flight routing. The lowest fare and the best routing are rarely the same thing. Long layovers, tight connections, and overnight arrivals into complex destinations all have consequences for how a trip begins.

Room category. Categories within the same property can vary significantly in view, size, and experience. Getting the right room for the right stay is something that gets overlooked more than it should.

Timing within the destination. Most places have a week or two that is categorically busier than the dates around them. Knowing where those fall changes both availability and price.

A good travel advisor works through all of this before you ever see a final itinerary. Get in touch if you'd like help planning your next trip correctly. .com

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