TRAVEL + LEISURE, World’s 50 Best Places To Travel In 2022

The Santa Ynez Valley –

If you’ve visited the Santa Ynez Valley before, you know what a truly special place  California’s Central Coast really is. Now, one of the world’s leading authorities on travel – Travel + Leisure magazine – has published its list of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022. We’re thrilled to see the Santa Ynez Valley among the “who’s who” of global destinations featured.

The Santa Ynez Valley has the distinction of being one of only two California destination on the 2022 list, appearing at #38 alphabetically.

Curated from among thousands of candidates each year, the magazine’s editors and writers narrow their selections to the 50 destinations they believe to be the most trendy, newsworthy, rewarding, or emerging locales to visit in the coming year.

Just appearing on the list is an honor, when you consider the destinations the Santa Ynez Valley is mentioned alongside. Maldives and Galapagos Islands, Burgundy, St. Moritz – you begin to realize the true magnitude of the achievement.

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In the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022 feature, Travel + Leisure contributor Tanvi Chheda described the Santa Ynez Valley as “rural, and unassuming.” She exclaimed, “The arrival of newer tasting rooms, restaurants, and hotels recently put the area on oenophiles’ and travelers’ radars.”

In addition to the valley as a whole, the Travel + Leisure list included mentions of Global Gardens, Tin City Cider.
Particularly Full of Life Flatbread, A Tribute to Grace, Casa Dumetz, Firestone Walker, The Hilt Estate in nearby Lompoc, and The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern also made the list.

Specifically recognized as one of Travel + Leisure’s 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022 validates our own beliefs. It strengthens the credibility we have worked hard to achieve. Hopefully encourages others to make the Santa Ynez Valley part of their travel plans in the months and years ahead.

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