Wanders & Wink

08/25/2026

We just got back from four days in Napa for our 16th anniversary and I have to be honest... we went in expecting pretentious. We left completely obsessed.

I broke down every single dollar we spent (yes, every dollar) including what we got comped by booking through my own agency, the one thing I wish someone had warned me about, and the 21-and-over pinball bar we somehow ended up at every single day.

Full breakdown is on the blog: https://wandersandwink.com/what-4-days-in-napa-actually-cost/

Also... first newsletter goes out this week. If you want Napa recs, trip breakdowns, and travel advisor tips landing directly in your inbox, sign up here: https://wanders-wink-casryx.subscribepage.io/

What's your Napa assumption? Pretentious or worth it?

What 4 days in Napa Valley actually cost two people: the hotel bill, every dinner, the Hyatt Privé perks we got for free, and the one thing I wish someone had told me first.

08/23/2026

I booked a hotel for myself so I got to enjoy the perks my clients do… like this gorgeous suite upgrade, welcome wine and charcuterie, food & bev credit, and more! I can’t wait to be my own client again! Booking with a really is worth it! And the Andaz Napa is the perfect location for your Napa getaway.

08/19/2026

First of all it’s stunning. And then the bubbles are divine. But Domaine Carneros Winery won my heart with their ‘Posh Nosh’ which is the perfect snack of nuggies, tots, and caviar! 10/10 would recommend.

08/17/2026

We fell in love with Napa and can’t wait to go back. Here’s the first of many peeks into our incredible trip! So many drinks. My liver will take sometime to recover. But it was absolutely worth it!

08/05/2026

Anyone else feel like a vacation next to water is the best form of therapy? I just need to stare at blue water.

08/03/2026

Summer vacation is almost over…for some it seems it’s already over. How are you soaking up time with your kids before they head back to the classroom? This is our current Monday afternoon view.

07/31/2026

I finally did the thing I’ve been meaning to do for months and set up an actual newsletter.

Every couple of weeks I’ll send out new blog posts, any deals worth knowing about, and whatever trip I’m deep in planning at the moment (mine or someone else’s… right now it’s a lot of cruise pricing and a Napa anniversary trip that is two weeks out).

No spam, no five emails a week. Just the stuff I’d text a friend. Are you in?

Blog posts, deals I'd tell a friend about, and what I'm currently planning for us and for clients. Every couple of weeks to your inbox.