Meritage Collection

July 1, 2020 – BUSINESS INSIDER - [...] Our best beachfront hotels incorporate all of the above and cover a wide variety of geographies. They are also well-rated and reviewed on trusted traveler sites such as Trip Advisor, Booking.com, and Hotels.com, with a minimum of 4 out of 5-stars on the former and an 8.2 out of 10 on the latter two. We outlined COVID-19 policies for each property, as well.

January 24, 2020 – ELITE DAILY - You ladies are no strangers to a good sip or two. The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley is truly the place for you.

November 20, 2019 – OC Weekly - One of the best things about this Best of 2019 issue is the informed argument an OC Weekly writer routinely makes to justify a selection. Another great part of this Best of 2019 issue are those readers’ choices that contradict an OC Weekly writer’s previous thoughtfulness. But there are times when our writers and readers found common ground on selections. Click away to see for yourself!

October 23, 2019 – OC Weekly - One of the best things about this Best of 2019 issue is the informed argument an OC Weekly writer routinely makes to justify a selection. Another great part of this Best of 2019 issue are those readers’ choices that contradict an OC Weekly writer’s previous thoughtfulness. But there are times when our writers and readers found common ground on selections. Click away to see for yourself!

October 7, 2019 – Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Award

July 30, 2019 – ELITE DAILY - Let's be honest: Music festivals may be a fun getaway for you and your friends, but you've always wished you could dress up in matching flower crowns with your dog. Well, I'm here to make your dreams come true. Paséa Hotel & Spa x Vanderpump Dogs’ Pupchella is the cutest festival you need to attend this year with your furry friend.

July 21, 2019 – KO’A KEA HOTEL & RESORT NAMED BEST RESORT IN KAUAI BY TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS & NO. 5 RESORT IN HAWAII

June 20, 2019 – LOCALE MAGAZINE - There is so much serenity that comes with watching the ocean. The motion of the waves rushing up towards you, only to run back away is therapeutic. A sense of calm and contentment can’t help but overtake your mind. Being in Orange County, we are spoiled with the accessibility of the ocean right in our backyard, or just a short drive away. We have plenty of options to combine our love for the ocean with our other love: food! Here are 15 of the best restaurants in Orange County with stunning waterfront views:

May 31, 2019 – Brides Magazine The 15 Best Hawaii Honeymoon Resorts

April 11, 2019 – Islands Online - With views of the ocean and plenty of space to stretch out under a palm tree, these resorts will make you never want to leave your beach chair.

February 26, 2019 – Winter might just be Napa Valley's best kept secret: Free of crowds and traffic, the off-season also promises steals at Wine Country's hottest luxury hotels.

February 20, 2019 – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2019 Best Hotels, which evaluate more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts across the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

February 8, 2019 – Jetsetter Magazine - Seal the deal with a stay at one of the most romantic hotels in the U.S.—we’re talking breathtaking views, incredible food and wine, and cuddle-worthy digs to get you in the mood.

February 1, 2019 – ABOUT TIME MAGAZINE - Dreaming of blue skies and crystal clear waters, in place of the Jubilee line and Pret croissants every morning? Take Blue Monday to a whole new meaning with these luxury escapes around the world – from Bora Bora to sunny California. Here’s where to get your sun in style this year, with the world’s best swimming pools:

January 29, 2019 – LA Travel Magazine 2019 - The awards celebrate exceptional local hospitality businesses that set the benchmark across 25 categories including hotels, entertainment, gastronomy and more.

December 29, 2018 – LOS ANGELES TIMES - Wherever you live, there’s a good chance 2018 tempted you to run away. We’re OK with that. In fact, we’ve been vetting likely destinations and we’ve found 10— three in the U.S., the rest scattered around the planet that beckon you to escape. Several are islands and only one is a big city.

December 5, 2018 – SMART MEETINGS - Once a year you gather the entire company for a celebration of what makes your business special. Why not hold it somewhere memorable—say, the rolling hills of California’s Wine Country? The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside.

October 23, 2018 – Meritage Resort and Spa #19 Top Resort in Northern California, and Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort #10 Top Resort in Hawaii

October 16, 2018 – BIZ BASH - ​Vista Collina Resort, a Meritage Collection property, opened in August in Napa Valley.

October 9, 2018 – Aerial of Koa Kea Resort

October 1, 2018 – 7x7 - Three miles before you hit downtown Napa (and inevitable traffic), pull into Vista Collina resort, valet your car, and don't pick it up until you're ready to leave.

September 25, 2018 – NAPAVALLEY.COM - You’ve heard it said that “it takes a village.” This is definitely true at Napa Valley’s new Vista Collina Resort set on 11 lush acres, a short drive from downtown Napa. Foodies and wine lovers will enjoy The Village at the resort with nine wine and brew tasting rooms, an artisanal market, boutiques, and a community lawn for Wine Country picnics and concerts.

September 24, 2018 – HONOLULU MAGAZINE - 2018 Hawaii Restaurant Guide, Best Restaurants

September 24, 2018 – WALL STREET JOURNAL - For a long weekend of beach-hopping, tropical nibbling and de-stressing, zero in on Kauai. Here, our essential hour-by-hour guide.

September 20, 2018 – USA TODAY - Fivetown Grocery is located in The Village at Vista Collina Resort, about four miles from downtown Napa. Salads and sandwiches dominate the menu. Salad choices include the likes of quinoa with avocado, kale, pastrami, and sprouts, or millet tabbouleh with roasted squash, French feta, and rye spiced hummus.

September 14, 2018 – LA MAGAZINE - There’s always something new happening in L.A.’s dining scene, and it’s not just the constant new restaurant openings. A food-lover could pack their schedule with all the tasting festivals, pop-up dinners, theme nights, takeovers, and other events going on.

September 6, 2018 – Instantly Iconic: Paséa Hotel & Spa Opens In Huntington Beach

September 4, 2018 – USA TODAY - More lodging is also being built, such as the new 145-room Vista Collina Resort, a Meritage Collection property. Covering nine acres, it has nine tasting rooms from local wineries and breweries, an artisanal market, and a lawn for picnics, plays and private concerts.

September 1, 2018 – MEETINGS TODAY - We asked. You voted. Here are the Best Of 2018 award winners!

September 1, 2018 – ​AMERICAN WAY - Who hasn't sipped and swirled their way through a wine tasting and fantasized about buying a vineyard?

August 21, 2018 – BRIT+CO - If you’re a sommelier — or just really love your vino — head to one of the country’s most prestigious wine growing regions.

July 22, 2018 – MERCURY NEWS - Sometimes it’s difficult to leave your pup at home, and some hotels say they’re pet friendly when what they really mean is they’re pet tolerant. These California hotels, however, really put the welcome mat out for well-behaved canine pals.

July 10, 2018 – TRAVEL + LEISURE - The 2018 World's Best Resort Hotels

July 2, 2018 – SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS - If vineyards are your jam, introduce your dog to luxury living at Napa’s Meritage Resort and Spa, where your canine companions will sleep on spa beds, be treated to a keepsake dog bowl and receive a pet amenity bag that includes wine bottle-shaped organic cookies, an assortment of peanut butter bone cookies and potty pick-up bags.

June 24, 2018 – WORTH THE TRIP - The new Napa Valley destination is already scheduling an array of sup-tastic, sip-tastic events.

June 12, 2018 – SF GATE - Napa Smith is getting a new location in the new Vista Collina Resort, an 11-acre Napa property with "thoughtful, Tuscan-style décor." The cluster of businesses will feature a hotel, but also nine winery tasting rooms and breweries, including Napa Smith.

June 6, 2018 – TRAVEL + LEISURE - Where to Stay: With a Tuscan influence, the new Vista Collina Resort is in the center of the valley, with each guestroom complete with a free bottle of vino.

June 4, 2018 – DEPARTURES - Vista Collina Resort is set to be Napa’s one-stop-shop with 145 rooms, nine tasting rooms, a farmers market, a restaurant, and a culinary center for guest chef-led classes and wine seminars.

April 24, 2018 – COASTAL LIVING - The Aloha State is brimming with beauty, and these stays are tops on our list for soaking it all in.

April 12, 2018 – HAWAI'I MAGAZINE - Best of Kauai 2018: Hotels & Resorts

March 22, 2018 – PREVUE MEETINGS + INCENTIVES - Groups in search of that California zen everyone’s talking about can find wellness programming galore (and wine!) at these three spa properties.

February 2, 2018 – U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT - Ranked #1 Hotel Resort in Poipu Beach, #2 Best Kauai Hotels, & Recipient of the Gold Badge of Honor Award

December 14, 2017 – MODERN LUXURY OC - These Orange County resorts take you on a trip without leaving your beloved coast.

October 16, 2017 – CONDE NAST TRAVELER - Condé Nast Traveler readers vote for their favorite resorts in Hawaii. Which island is home to the top spot? Is your money on Kauai or Maui? Counting down from 30, here are the best resorts in Hawaii, as rated in the 2017 Readers' Choice Awards survey.

August 17, 2017 – PEOPLE MAGAZINE - Check out these star-favorite stays around the world

July 11, 2017 – TRAVEL + LEISURE - World's Best Awards 2017 Winners