A trip to the wineries of California ( Napa, Sonoma) and France ( Provence) & Italy (Chianti) does not normally conjure thoughts of " budget travel " but recently , vacations to these places have become much more affordable.

Travel Companies & Wineries are not immune to recessions and just like retailers they are trying to lure budget-conscious consumers by offering special Promotions or finding a new approach to a more affordable upscale vacation in the vineyard .

San Francisco, Luxury Travel Consultant2 , has been offering very affordable trips to Provence, Bordeaux ( France), Chianty ( Italy) and to Napa & Sonoma ( California). The company offers Special Promotional Packages at a very reasonable price for groups no bigger than 10 guests.

The Luxury Tour Package , Provence 2011

Villa Accommodation at the Chateau ( Double Occupancy)

Drivers ( Transfers & Touring the region & Wineries)

Local Private Chef ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ) Included

Wine tasting, Walk through the vineyards

Gastronomic meals & wine pairings

TGV Train Ride ( Paris - Avignon)

$ 2,700 per person  ( 8 Days/ 7 Nights)

( 10 guests are invited)

Air Fare not included

The Tour Package , Napa & Sonoma 2011

Villa Accommodation, ( Double Occupancy)

Drivers ( Transfers & Touring Sonoma or Napa)

Local Private Chef ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Picnic at the Vineyards

Gastronomic meals & Wine Pairing

Weekends Getaways to the Wine Country , Sonoma & Napa. Couples or Women getaways

Groups range from 6 to 10 guests maximum- Weekends getaways start on a Thursday and end on a Sunday

Contact the owner: anne@luxurytravelconsultant2.com       http://www.luxurytravelconsultant2.com

If you want to stay in an hotel, we recommend the Following accommodations

Luxury: Hotel Healdsburg, located in the the northern tip of Sonoma Valley has some special offers http://www.hotelhealdsburg.com/special-packages.php

Midlevel: The Inn at the Occidental, a bed & Breakfast offers  specials, visit them online at:http://http://www.innatoccidental.com/internetspecials.htm

Budget : For lots of luxury without a lot of money, try the Dry Creek Inn, visit online at http://drycreekinn.com/promotions

Tips on Visiting Wine Country & Provence, Bordeaux ( France), Chianti ( Italy).

The best Way to save on Vineyard Vacations is to travel off season, explains Suire, the owner of http://luxury travel Consultant2

Visiting during nonharvest monhs has its own charm and  is crowd free ( in winter the Napa Valley is quiet and covered in bright yellow mustard flowers), there is no stress trying to get in to a restaurant or hiring a local chef and above all you save money.

"Chateaux, Villas & Hotels prices drop as much as 40% during the winter & spring and even lower during the week.  You will also get more personal attention from wine makers and avoid the crowds". Suire ( Luxury Travel consultant2)

Call ahead. With a little bit of extra planning, you can get a lot more out of your trip and see what Travel Companies & wineries are offering.