Andi makes me think my replacement trip to No California was almost as good as Dingo. We had cows, Llamas, Goats, Sheep. Ocean, Birds, (the whole west coast) and lots of wine and wineries. We even had a place called Compass Rose. We had all suite accommodations. We had a train ride, some gourmet stores, Frank drove, I yelled some as co-pilot and then got to drive too. No bagpipes or vibration. Scenery was spectacular. And we didn't even have to fly for 14 hours each way.
Here is a taste of the alternative
http://www.flashfrozenphotography.com/Travel/Monterey-Mendocino-Napa