Has the movie “Sideways” piqued your curiosity about visiting California’s wine country?
Located only 45 minutes north of San Francisco, Sonoma Valley is known for its award-winning wines and wineries. It is home to numerous small farms, fabulous restaurants, unique historical sites and attractions, beautiful scenery, shops and boutiques, and world-class spas. www.sonomavalley.com
The southern end of Napa Valley is a mere 35 miles northeast of San Francisco and also boasts world-class wineries, tours, picnics, and breath-taking vistas. www.napavalley.com
Near the foothills of the Sierras is another wine region know as the Calaveras Wine Country or Gold Country. This is the same region where gold was discovered in 1848. About 50 wineries dot the landscape, many of which are winning awards. A RCI Gold Crown Resort, WorldMark Angels Camp, is located in Angels Camp, CA. Visitors can tour wineries as well as historic gold rush sites and play a round of golf on the famous Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. www.calaveraswines.org/ www.visitcalaveras.org/htdocs/index.htm
Visit www.MyResortNetwork.com to rent a resort condo / timeshare near wine country in either San Francisco or in Angels Camp.
Location - Buy at a resort location where you have your primary interest. Examples would be at the beach, in the mountains, Las Vegas, Orlando or maybe even in another country. Even though you can
rent your property if you are unable to use your vacation week, your want to own where you have a great interest in spending your time.
Type of resort - Select a resort that fits your style. Resorts come in many different sizes and types. Some people like the larger resorts that offer a wide variety of options and amenities,
while others prefer a smaller more unique and personal resort. There are also a number of large brand name resorts to consider that have created their own style of vacation experience. Examples would
be Hyatt, Marriott, Fairfield, Hilton and many others. If you are planning to buy into one of these timeshare companies, spend a little time to understand their brand and choose the one that
you would
be most comfortable.
Size of your accommodations - Resorts have strict rules on the number of people that can sleep in the condos. Occupancy can vary from 2 to 12 persons or more depending on the unit type that you
own. Make sure you are realistic about the size and capacity that you need for your vacation property.