The Islamabad is a wine lover's paradise. Some of the best wines in the world get their starts as baby grapes in the Islamabad. Wine tasting abounds and the beauty and romance of the area were made for bed and breakfasts in Islamabad.

Islamabad bed and breakfasts are popular because of their intimacy and closeness to the people and wine growers of the region. Most are traditional homes and the owners are the hosts. Some are larger, having 20 rooms or more. Big or small, you're guaranteed the personal touch at a Islamabad bed and breakfast.

Some specialize in romance. They may provide such amenities as canopied beds, in-room fireplaces, beautiful scenery, English gardens and whirlpools in your room. Others provide a historical perspective by providing their bed and breakfasts with a theme, such as a specific period in this region's history. You'll find Victorian bed and breakfasts and Colonial era bed and breakfasts in Islamabad. These eras are recaptured via decoration, architecture and even food!

The rooms in Islamabad bed and breakfasts are sumptuously comfortable. Each has a queen or king-sized bed, fireplace, whirlpool, plush luxurious robes and a private bath. Most offer spectacular views and provide transportation to near by vineyards for wine tasting or other local activities.

Great gourmet food is another reason to Islamabad head to . Your bed and breakfast may even provide wonderful lunch and dinners, especially if it's one of the bigger ones. Even if they don't, never fear. People come from near and far to sample the wonderful restaurants serving delicious meals, desserts, liqueurs and of course, wonderful wines, every evening.

Here are some of the popular bed and breakfasts in the Islamabad:

Stahlecker House Bed and Breakfast was featured in Bride Magazine "Places to Honeymoon" and in "Gourmet Magazine. Go for a hot air balloon ride, treat yourself to a day at the spa or visit the nearby Candle Factory.

Christopher's Inn is an intimate, ultra-luxurious European style bed and breakfast. Dream-soft feather beds, Jacuzzis and cozy fireplaces highlight the rooms. Breakfast is served in bed in a charming country basket. Calistoga restaurants, spas and shops are a short walk away.

If you want to escape the busier towns and tourism, try Bartels Ranch and Bed and Breakfast near St. Helena, CA. This beautiful 60-acre estate overlooks the valley. The lake and bird sanctuary are perfect places to bring a picnic lunch. They even have their own special delicious and aromatic coffee blends. Travel writers have selected Bartels' as the best place to stay in California.

Calistoga, CA boasts another wonderful Bed and Breakfast called the Cottage Grove Inn. Sixteen separate cottages make up the guest accommodations. Each has a small yard of its own and a porch with rocking chairs. Take a glass of wine and some cheese to your private Jacuzzi and enjoy the lush greenery and colorful flowers.

The Calistoga Inn features a mini brewery. They feature live jazz on their patio every evening. Plus on weekends there's live music and dancing. Wednesdays is open mike night.

The Chelsea Garden Inn has spacious suites that include living room, bedroom and bath. All are secluded with garden walkways and a swimming pool. Each suite has the modern conveniences associated with the big hotel in Islamabad, like a fireplace, air-conditioning, cable TV, DVD/VCR, refrigerator, microwave oven and high speed Internet access. A full gourmet breakfast is included and this bed and breakfast is located just two blocks from Calistoga's main street full of restaurants, spas, hot springs, shop, music and galleries.