I thought Napa was the gold standard for wine trips. Then, a city in Washington changed what I look for in a vacation.

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The Walla Walla Valley region is famous for its wine, and I loved visiting. Wirestock/Getty ImagesI celebrated my 30th in Napa Valley and loved it, but the cost made it tough to justify returning. Later, I found Walla Walla, Washington, which had great wine, dining, and vineyard stays for less.