But it is worth at least a two night stay in the Winelands, which like Napa, is home to some of the best restaurants and small luxury inns in the country (and according to the acclaimed San Pellegrino list, in the entire world).

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Participating hotels include Marriott, Best Western, Wyndham, Laquinta Inns and Suites (beginning in January), Americinn and Choice Hotels.

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Since the best night skies are in very remote locations where lodging options are limited to small inns or outdoors camping, potential stargazers should get used to the idea of roughing it.

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