Condé Nast Traveller

Redefining luxury through a focus on modernity, art, and culture

In many ways, the North Block Hotel is the anti-boutique hotel: There are few gimmicks at this Mediterranean-inspired stucco-and-stone stay.

Set on a historic 19th-century estate of lush gardens and century-old trees just a short walk to Sonoma's Plaza, MacArthur Place embodies the laid-back, relaxed feel of Sonoma.

Surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working countryside with barn-like buildings, open beams, and board-and-batten construction. Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, cherry floors, and French doors leading to landscaped gardens. The restaurant Farm features produce from the property's culinary garden and orchards. Pick vegetables, experience the single ingredient tasting menu OR listen to live music alfresco in the Town Square.

Come for the wine, and stay for everything else – farm-to-table fare, free bikes, mud baths, and more – at this chic Napa Valley resort.

Set among the vines with its very own onsite winery, this new Napa retreat with a spa and dining also has all the other goodies you want in an easy getaway