Rub shoulders with celebrity chefs and top winemakers at one of southern California's largest gourmet events: The San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival (Nov. 16-20).

Be a part of the star-studded action with this Wine Weekend "Grape Escape" package. For $599 for two people, it's loaded with extras that can save up to $300 on piecing the experience together yourself.

For travel Nov. 18-19, this weekend package includes:

• Two nights accommodations at Porto Vista Hotel (in Little Italy) or Bahia Resort (in Mission Bay)
• Two Grand Event Tickets (Nov. 19; $250 value)
• Two Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction tickets (Nov. 18; $200 value)
• Hotel room taxes

For $116.61 per night, tack on additional nights for the duration of this festival. Upgrades to Marriott, Omni or Hyatt properties are available at an additional cost. See the website for a complete list of participating hotels.

VIP weekend packages: Starting at $1169 for two people, these exclusive packages bundle in $1390 in tickets -- including cooking classes and the Celebrity Chef Luncheon.

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