The capital for romance is California's Napa Valley, a fertile land of relaxation, culture and miles of stunningly gorgeous rolling hills dotted throughout with some of the world's most beautiful vineyards.

Start your wine tour at Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts. This staple of Napa Valley culture exists to "explore and celebrate wine, food, gardens and the arts."

With an abundance of wineries everywhere you look, Napa Valley wine-tasting is serious business. Robert Mondavi Winery is the must-see Napa Valley winery. Featuring a fantastic selection of wines, art and one of the state's most comprehensive winery tours, this popular Napa Valley attraction is a great place to start your wine-tasting merriment. Another popular Napa Valley winery is Chateau Montelena, one of the oldest and most beautiful wineries in the region and home to some great Chardonnay. Red wine lovers will want to check out Steltzner Vineyards. They pride themselves on having Napa Valley's most distinctive cabernets and merlots.

If you plan to sample all the best that Napa Valley has to offer, you'll want to arrange for transportation. Perfect for first-time visitors, the Napa Wine Shuttle features door-to-door pick-up and drop-off throughout Napa Valley. Tour and wine tasting is included. If you want a more private and luxurious Napa Valley tour, then Beau Wine Tours, offering a customized limousine tour of the region's finest wineries, is your Napa Valley wine-tasting escort.

Another great Napa Valley tour, the Napa Valley Wine Train, lets you have a fantastic gourmet meal while enjoying a relaxing journey through the breath-taking scenery that is Napa Valley. If you'd rather enjoy the view from the water, head to Napa River Adventures for a fun and scenic guided river tour through Napa Valley.

Romantic times in Napa Valley almost always include a hot air balloon ride. Balloons Above the Valley offers you an opportunity to view Napa Valley from high above the orchards and vineyards. Above the West Ballooning is another great bet.

Make sure to pay a visit to the historic Napa Mill, Napa Valley's quaint downtown district that features the finest in Napa Valley shopping, dining and entertainment. While you're there, indulge in a romantic dinner at one of several award-winning restaurants, catch a musical performance on the river and grab some souvenirs at the Napa General Store.

If you are so inclined, ditch the wine glass and enjoy an afternoon of shopping, Napa Valley style, at the Napa Premium Outlets, where you can save money to your heart's content at 50 designer outlet stores.

For golfing in Napa Valley, Eagle Vines Golf Club is an extraordinary course where the serene natural beauty of Napa Valley and the sport of golf exist in perfect harmony.

In a region where relaxation and tranquility is practically law, top-notch spas are abundant. Try Greenhaus European Day Spa, conveniently located in Napa Mill, for a pampering spa experience. Body Time Metamorphosis offers a holistic approach to your spa experience. Napa Valley visitors looking for more laid-back and casual spa services should head to Amanda's Massage & Bodycare.

In Napa Valley, wine and food are the name of the game and the options for world-class dining are as numerous as the vineyards. In fact, many of the vineyards contain amazing restaurants that feature Napa Valley's famous regional cuisine.

If you're looking to down away from the wineries, the Bayleaf Restaurant is a charming estate in the heart of Napa Valley. This magical restaurant experience features five dining rooms, outdoor patios, extensive wine cellar, world-class kitchen and onsite garden. Napa Valley dining favorite, Celadon, is a cozy little venue in Napa Mill that serves an eclectic menu of innovative "global" food.