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“Selling the off-season means suggesting something different –
5 harvest grapes in napa valley
If your clients are keen on wine, there’s no time like autumn to explore the Napa Valley, where grapes are harvested from August through to October, filling the air with tempting aromas. The valley is home to more than 400 wineries, many of which can be visited throughout the season. For an experience with an added helping of luxury, suggest a stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, tucked away in the historic town of Calistoga and home to its own organic vineyard. Guests can take part in wine-tasting sessions or opt for a hands-on demonstration where they’ll help harvest, sort and select the grapes while learning more about the
winemaking process in the company of an expert vintner. Book it: Nightly rates start at £1,600 including breakfast. Wine tasting costs from £72.
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customers need to be shown what else the US offers beyond just sun and entertainment. Ask your customer what type of holiday appeals to them
to tailor the product. Autumn offers a different perspective on this fantastic destination, with the northeastern, southern and Midwest states
showcasing the fall colours the best. Winter, meanwhile, is an ideal time to fit in a short break to New York,
Boston, Chicago or Washington DC, or to hit the slopes.”
Lee Rogers, product and commercial director, American Affair
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experience fall colours
No list would be complete without an autumnal road trip taking in the fall colours, when the parks turn to fiery shades of orange and the skies are crisp and blue. For clients wanting to see some of the country’s most impressive vistas, Prestige Holidays suggests a 10-night self-drive from Washington to Nashville, passing Shenandoah National Park, the Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountains and more. “The fall colours in these parks are stunning,” says product manager Tim Greathead. “There is also hiking, biking, birdwatching and
many other activities to enjoy along the way.” Book it: From £1,799 including car hire and Heathrow-Washington flights, departing September 25. A $300 car drop-off fee is payable locally.
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