We huddled with our far-flung personal Concierges and asked them to name a fabulous experience trending in their home city. In this inaugural installment of 5 FABULUXE FINDS, we give you an insider’s inside track on culture, cuisine and cocktail trends that are literally #happeningnow.

If a person’s home is their castle, why can’t a castle be a vacation home? FOOD AND WINE seems to agree with us as they’ve just named – not one, but two – of our Time & Place villas among their Best Castle Hotels. Ideally located in two of the world’s most desirable luxury destinations – California and the French Rivera, these unique properties offer Time & Place’s trademark blend of architecturally significant estates supported by world-class, at–your-doorstep concierge service.

From the 375 lush vineyards of Napa Valley to the breathtaking cliff sides, Sonoma County boasts some of the nation’s best restaurants, shops, museums and cultural events. Scattered across more than 50 miles of gorgeous Pacific Coastline, Sonoma County is in a word, spectacular. Just a mere 45-minute drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and north of San Francisco, Sonoma offers travelers an escape into paradise.