Solid industries have been built on many top luxury products or services, and wine travel has been one wherein the development of an entire industry would have been considered as fairly unusual.
But then, perhaps wine connoisseurs have been waiting for such an industry to develop, to further enhance their enjoyment of their favorite beverage.
Now, the industry of wine travel is thriving well.
To help enthusiasts find the perfect place, here are some of the finest but out-of-the-way hotels and wineries in the world that are nevertheless well worth visiting.
Western Australia: Cape Lodge Margaret River Hotel At Yallingup, a secluded vineyard called Cape Lodge is one of the finest wine hotels Down Under.
It has been recognized as the best boutique hotel in the country according to Luxury Travel Magazine, and has also been included in the Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller.
Park, lake and forest surround the peaceful lodge, which is just a stone's throw away from pristine coastlines and beaches.
Rooms and suites are refreshing, with a luxurious executive 5-bedroom suite as well.
Amenities such as pools and tennis courts are available, and the hotel has also recently added a school for gourmet cooking.
New Zealand: The County Hotel This hotel urges its visitors to spoil themselves.
Advanced electronic and electric amenities abound in the suites and rooms, including LCD flat screen television sets and electric blankets.
A tour of the wine country can be booked by the guests, using the Royal Daimler of the hotel.
Feel privileged-- this chauffeured luxury car was only reserved for the royalty in times past when Queen Elizabeth used to visit her favorite vineyards and wineries in Hawke's Bay.
The New Zealand Wine Center is found right in front of the hotel, which provides the ultimate experience in wine tasting.
A unique interactive adventure in wine tasting abounds; there are numerous rooms for aroma awareness, as well as a museum and wine school, plus a specialty gift shop.
What else can a wine connoisseur or enthusiast possibly ask for? South Africa: Alluvia Stellenbosch Wine Farm This winery is within the Stellenbosch Winelands, and it is well known for its luxurious accommodations, fine wine and its self-coined vineyard lifestyle.
There are houses and suites with adequate amenities, with a good view of the Table Mountains and Banhoek Valley.
Their geographical characteristics of granite and sandstone are ideal for producing great wines.
It is an award-winning estate, recognized for its Cabernet Sauvignon, carrying the distinctive Decanter World Wine Award, as well as its Cabernet Franc, honored as one of South Africa's top luxury products or services.
Aside from the great wines, there are also other outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, golf, and mountain hikes and mountain biking.
Croatia: Hotel Monte Mulini Exotic Croatia! South of Rovinj and within an old forest park adjacent to Lone bay is a boutique hotel which boasts of numerous suites and rooms with individual balconies that provide stunning panoramic views of the park and cove.
With customized furniture and state-of-the-art amenities, including artificial tropical showers, this is a unique experience.
And take note of the wines, of course.
Two of the hotel's restaurants are run in world-class style.
The Wine Vault restaurant has an intimate wine cellar look and feel, with an accompanying selection of at least five hundred imported and local wines, complementing the restaurant's French cuisine.
Truly, an authentic destination for top luxury products or services.
But then, perhaps wine connoisseurs have been waiting for such an industry to develop, to further enhance their enjoyment of their favorite beverage.
Now, the industry of wine travel is thriving well.
To help enthusiasts find the perfect place, here are some of the finest but out-of-the-way hotels and wineries in the world that are nevertheless well worth visiting.
Western Australia: Cape Lodge Margaret River Hotel At Yallingup, a secluded vineyard called Cape Lodge is one of the finest wine hotels Down Under.
It has been recognized as the best boutique hotel in the country according to Luxury Travel Magazine, and has also been included in the Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller.
Park, lake and forest surround the peaceful lodge, which is just a stone's throw away from pristine coastlines and beaches.
Rooms and suites are refreshing, with a luxurious executive 5-bedroom suite as well.
Amenities such as pools and tennis courts are available, and the hotel has also recently added a school for gourmet cooking.
New Zealand: The County Hotel This hotel urges its visitors to spoil themselves.
Advanced electronic and electric amenities abound in the suites and rooms, including LCD flat screen television sets and electric blankets.
A tour of the wine country can be booked by the guests, using the Royal Daimler of the hotel.
Feel privileged-- this chauffeured luxury car was only reserved for the royalty in times past when Queen Elizabeth used to visit her favorite vineyards and wineries in Hawke's Bay.
The New Zealand Wine Center is found right in front of the hotel, which provides the ultimate experience in wine tasting.
A unique interactive adventure in wine tasting abounds; there are numerous rooms for aroma awareness, as well as a museum and wine school, plus a specialty gift shop.
What else can a wine connoisseur or enthusiast possibly ask for? South Africa: Alluvia Stellenbosch Wine Farm This winery is within the Stellenbosch Winelands, and it is well known for its luxurious accommodations, fine wine and its self-coined vineyard lifestyle.
There are houses and suites with adequate amenities, with a good view of the Table Mountains and Banhoek Valley.
Their geographical characteristics of granite and sandstone are ideal for producing great wines.
It is an award-winning estate, recognized for its Cabernet Sauvignon, carrying the distinctive Decanter World Wine Award, as well as its Cabernet Franc, honored as one of South Africa's top luxury products or services.
Aside from the great wines, there are also other outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, golf, and mountain hikes and mountain biking.
Croatia: Hotel Monte Mulini Exotic Croatia! South of Rovinj and within an old forest park adjacent to Lone bay is a boutique hotel which boasts of numerous suites and rooms with individual balconies that provide stunning panoramic views of the park and cove.
With customized furniture and state-of-the-art amenities, including artificial tropical showers, this is a unique experience.
And take note of the wines, of course.
Two of the hotel's restaurants are run in world-class style.
The Wine Vault restaurant has an intimate wine cellar look and feel, with an accompanying selection of at least five hundred imported and local wines, complementing the restaurant's French cuisine.
Truly, an authentic destination for top luxury products or services.
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