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Beautiful Places (800-495-9961 or beautiful-places.com) rents luxury homes and villas for short or extended stays in Napa, Sonoma and France. Rates range from around $5,000 to more than $20,000 per week. For an additional fee, the company will also arrange almost any kind of meal, outing or service.

Chauffeured Wine Tours Prices start at $300 for a four-hour guided tour in a sedan seating three to four people.

Private Wine Tastings For a tasting conducted by a local wine expert or winery staff member in your villa or home, prices range from $150 to $1,000 (plus the cost of wine), depending on the length of the event.

Wine Country from Above For travelers in California, private helicopter tours to four top wineries, with tastings of rare library wines and a private winery lunch, start at $5,500 per couple.