Monday Morning Ahhhh: Auberge Du Soleil, Napa Valley

The gorgeous Auberge Du Soleil, a luxury inn snuggled into Rutherford's rolling hills, is one of the most exclusive (and expensive) destinations in California wine country. Despite its intimate size (it has just fifty rooms), the Auberge has all the amenities of a larger resort: a 7,000-square-foot luxury spa, a lovely pool, and a Michelin-star restaurant. Views of the surrounding countryside are phenomenal, the grounds are lush and peaceful, and the cozy, upscale rooms all come with huge terraces -- and, in most, fireplaces and soaking tubs. It's a truly special, romantic retreat, and it's location is convenient for exploring Napa Valley -- but we'd have a hard time tearing ourselves away from the heated, year-round pool. So as we say every week: sit back, relax, and soak up the goodness that is the Auberge Du Soleil.