If you are a wine connoisseur then make your way over to the Golden State because September is the California Wine Month!

 Monterey’s Spindrift Inn has created an exclusive “Sea Breeze Sipping” package in conjunction with award winning Scheid Vineyards. This one night wine-lovers package includes romantic oceanfront or Cannery Row views, a welcome bottle of Scheid’s 07 Pinot Noir, two complementary tasting passes at Scheid’s Cannery Row Wine Lounge, and continental breakfast delivered in-room on a silver tray each morning. more…

Come spend Labor Day weekend at the Harvest Inn! Escape this season and uncover their Labor Day Harvest special! They will make the arrangements for your winery visits and can even arrange to shop your wine home for you!

This package includes two nights in a King Fireplace room, complimentary Wine Country Breakfast each day, two complimentary wine tastings for two, a Wine Country “Welcome Basket” with wine, chocolates, olive oil, and snacks, plus complimentary wine and cheese tastings on Friday and Saturday in their Great Room. more…

This Saturday stop by the Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg for their Second Farmers Market! They will be showcasing local farmers, artisans, organic wines and cooking demonstrations by Chef Hagop Hagopian of 1800 Fresh Restaurant.

The first farmers market was a great success with a variety of items to choose from. A few of the local vendors that showcased their work was Distinctive Green Interiors, Lime Rock Brown Swiss Chess, Earthangle Soaps & Such, Betsy’s One of a Kind- Custom Designed more…

This summer, families are getting together and vacationing in Monterey, while creating many memories that will last with them forever! The Victorian Inn’s “Summer Memories” package combines a terrific rate along with a custom-designed scrapbook kit to record the fun!

“Summer Memories” includes a room with two double beds that can fit two adults and two children, a hearty continental breakfast each morning and an evening wine, lemonade and cheese reception. The custom-designed scrapbook kit includes an Endless Summer themed album, along with a disposable camera, blunt scissors, glue stick, pen and scrapbooking tips. more…

This summer the Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg will host three Farmer’s Markets, which will be held July 24^th, August 7^th, and September 4^th. The Hyatt will be kicking off at 10am all the way till 3pm, and will be showcasing local farmers, organic wines, handmade soaps, and other local artisans.