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- Furnace Creek Inn brings luxury to Death Valley
Luxurious Furnace Creek Inn is ideal base of operations for exploring fascinating Death Valley.
Date of Article: 19Nov2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(14) EasyPublish(9)
- Catalina is ideal daytrip from Southern California mainland
Catalina Island is easy to get to and seems a million miles away from the fast-paced city life of nearby Los Angeles. Date of Article: 17Nov2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(24) EasyPublish(13)
- USS Midway is top San Diego attraction
The USS Midway in San Diego is a marvelous hands-on museum where visitors can see upclose and personal how a Navy aircraft carrier works. Date of Article: 11Nov2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(33) EasyPublish(21)
- Kids Getaways -- great CA destinations for the family
Whether it's floating along a lazy man-made river, riding horseback through the forest, or enjoying the Big City sights of San Francisco, there is a lot to do for kids in California. Date of Article: 07Nov2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(74) EasyPublish(46)
- California's Mission Inn opulent enough for presidents
Just east of Los Angeles, the Historic Mission Inn is a striking combination of history and luxury that has attracted heads of state as well as the well-heeled for many decades. Date of Article: 30Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(38) EasyPublish(29)
- Laughlin, Nevada is known as the UnVegas
If you're a little older and want to spend a little less money, then Laughlin, Nevada, will give you all the perks without financial penalty. Date of Article: 24Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(54) EasyPublish(43)
- La Quinta is luxurious Palm Springs alternative
La Quinta Resort is one of the finest luxury resorts in the desert near Palm Springs Date of Article: 17Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(116) EasyPublish(54)
- Point Reyes CA like a piece of the Irish coast
Point Reyes is a breathtaking piece of coastline near San Francisco that's like a little bit of Ireland Date of Article: 15Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(49) EasyPublish(34)
- Charming La Conner is picture-postcard NW destination
Charming La Conner is a picturesque village where postcard views include the water, the mountains, colorful farmlands and plenty of the green Northwest. Date of Article: 11Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(73) EasyPublish(54)
- Storybook cottage offers California beach respite
Storybook cottage in Cambria offers quiet coastal getaway that is close to Hearst Castle, wineries and many other attractions. Date of Article: 08Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(91) EasyPublish(53)
- Sorensen's cabins offer uinique stay in Tahoe backcountry
Sorensen's cabins offer a unique getaway experience near historic towns and smack in the middle of world-class scenery Date of Article: 01Oct2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(59) EasyPublish(62)
- California resort has Mexican beach feel
Mandalay Beach, near Oxnard, California, is just like traveling to a Mexican beach resort -- only it's a lot easier to get to Mandalay Beach. Date of Article: 25Sep2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(63) EasyPublish(58)
- History buffs love California's Columbia State Park
Columbia State Historic Park is a fascinating collection of historic buildings and businesses that depict was life was like during the California Gold Rush of the mid-19th Century. Date of Article: 19Sep2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(137) EasyPublish(84)
- Generations return to vacation at Warner Springs
Warner Springs Resort keeps families coming back generation after generation to enjoy a relaxed outdoor experience in the foothills above the California desert. Date of Article: 27Aug2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(70) EasyPublish(65)
- Trendy Santa Monica is cool CA vacation
Santa Monica is home to hip and trendy restaurants and shops and the perfect place to experience L.A. sizzle. Date of Article: 23Aug2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(87) EasyPublish(69)
- LaJolla: the Beverly Hills of San Diego
Upscale shops and lodgings and beautiful vistas make LaJolla Village the Beverly Hills of San Diego Date of Article: 21Aug2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(86) EasyPublish(63)
- As beach destination, Ventura has it all
Located on the way to many famous beach destinations, Ventura actually has all you need right there. No need to drive any further. Date of Article: 17Aug2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(73) EasyPublish(60)
- Log home ideal lodging for Leavenworth's Bavarian Village
The colorful foothills and great mountain views around Leavenworth, Washington, make it perfect for a vacation stay in a log home. Date of Article: 30Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(90) EasyPublish(99)
- Coronado Island -- where it all comes together
Coronado Island is where California's charm, scenery and beach culture all come together in one beautiful place. Date of Article: 29Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(110) EasyPublish(67)
- California Delta is water recreation paradise
The California Delta has become a boater's dream but is also a great place for weekend exploration in your car with its charming cities, waterfront restaurants and unique lodgings, Date of Article: 23Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(216) EasyPublish(76)
- Charming Sausalito ideal for Bay area visit
Charming Sausalito is a quiet, enchanting place to stay to soak up the atmosphere of San Francisco Bay while avoiding Big City traffic. Date of Article: 17Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(82) EasyPublish(81)
- Island getaway is just minutes from Seattle
Historical beachfront cottage on Bainbridge Island is just a short ferry ride from the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle. Date of Article: 10Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(120) EasyPublish(78)
- Napa Wine Train offers taste of luxury
The Napa Valley Wine Train will take you through gorgeous vineyards and fascinating towns as you dine on gourmet food and drink the best wine Napa has to offer. Date of Article: 09Jul2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(136) EasyPublish(69)
- Harris Ranch ideal stop on long California drive
Resort-style amenities and great prime steaks await those traveling up and down I-5 in California's Central Valley. Date of Article: 29Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(108) EasyPublish(81)
- Santa Barbara ideal for car-free visit
The Santa Barbara Car Free Project will make it worth your while to take the train or plane to their fine city. You'll get discounts on just about everything you do. Date of Article: 27Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(149) EasyPublish(92)
- California's Clear Lake offers unexpected beauty
California visitors sometimes overlook the charm and beauty of inland lakes such as Clear Lake, just a two-hour drive north from San Francisco. Date of Article: 23Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(77) EasyPublish(87)
- Steinbeck's book still attracts tourists to Monterey
Tourists flock to Monterey to visit Cannery Row and a multitude of attractions that are ideal for family vacation. Date of Article: 22Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(140) EasyPublish(100)
- Oceanside becomes new San Diego hot spot
San Diego's bedroom community of Oceanside has become a destination of its own with new hotels, trendy new restaurants and three and a half miles of gorgeous beach. Date of Article: 12Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(175) EasyPublish(184)
- Birds are big business in Bodega
Ever since Alfred Hitchcock chose Bodega Bay as the backdrop for "The Birds" this scenic area has been an especially popular tourist attraction. Date of Article: 08Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(133) EasyPublish(93)
- Shaver Lake is popular California vacation lake
Shaver Lake, east of Fresno, California, has long been popular with local residents as a vacation lake -- but now many more Californians are discovering its charms. Date of Article: 03Jun2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(94) EasyPublish(92)
- Crystal Cave is Sequoia National Park surprise
Crystal Cave is an amazing discovery that the entire family will enjoy on their trip to California's Sequoia National Park. Date of Article: 30May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(264) EasyPublish(89)
- Russian River canoe trip ideal for families
The Russian River, located in California's gorgeous Sonoma County, is perfect for a gentle paddle through some of the state's most spectacular scenery. Date of Article: 28May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(318) EasyPublish(170)
- Delta King offers riverboat experience in Sacramento
The historic Delta King brings the riverboat experience to the Sacramento River. While it doesn't go anywhere, the Delta King does give you a unique overnight getaway. Date of Article: 23May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(234) EasyPublish(98)
- Temecula wineries have come of age
Temecula, California, is like Napa was a couple of decades ago and well worth a visit if you enjoy great wine, scenic views and excellent accommodations. Date of Article: 21May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(100) EasyPublish(87)
- Segways add thrills to San Francisco sights
Many visitors are discovering an exciting new way to tour the San Francisco waterfront -- on Segway machines. These machines are easy to maneuver yet fun to operate. Date of Article: 18May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(176) EasyPublish(98)
- Charming Mendocino's attraction is no mystery
The site chosen for the New England town in Murder She Wrote was Mendocino, California, a charming coastal community that offers an unbeatable combination of upscale lodging and scenic beauty. Date of Article: 14May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(112) EasyPublish(99)
- Santa Cruz - great place to sample California's best
Santa Cruz is a great place to sample all that is great about California -- beaches, tall Redwoods and a cosmopolitan city. Date of Article: 05May2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(114) EasyPublish(109)
- Carlsbad ideal base of operations for San Diego visit
Just 30 minutes north of San Diego, Carlsbad has become a popular base of operations for San Diego vacations. Major hotels, great shopping, restaurants and theme parks are all within a short drive. Date of Article: 30Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(115) EasyPublish(87)
- San Diego's Balboa Park has 15 amazing museums
Home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park is well worth spending extra time visiting its 15 fascinating museums. Date of Article: 29Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(146) EasyPublish(92)
- Redondo Beach just minutes form L.A. tourist sights
Redondo Beach offers a great place to stay on the beach while still only minutes from the major L.A. tourist attractions. Date of Article: 21Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(239) EasyPublish(86)
- Desert condo resort is like a waterpark
The Resort at Indio is a new condo resort east of Palm Springs that features several pools, waterspouts, Jacuzzi tubs and even a man-made river guests can float down. Date of Article: 20Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(139) EasyPublish(98)
- California bed-and-breakfasts offer many options
California bed-and-breakfasts can be as simple as an extra room in a house or as elaborate as a waterfront resort. Here we offer several of our favorites. Date of Article: 09Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(135) EasyPublish(114)
- Downtown LA -- Center of the Entertainment Universe
Los Angeles could well lay claim to the "center of the universe" -- or at least the entertainment universe. With so much to see and do with such a short distance, try a stay smack in the middles of downtown LA for a rewarding vacation experience. Date of Article: 08Apr2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(157) EasyPublish(124)
- Fascinating discoveries await under California
Some of California's greatest attractions are actually underground. Date of Article: 18Mar2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(173) EasyPublish(131)
- Scenery and history make Sonora worth a stop
With its picture-perfect steeples, Old West bars and historical Main Street, California's Sonora is a Gold Rush town well worth visiting. Date of Article: 14Mar2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(257) EasyPublish(156)
- Cruise vacation is a 'sampler' of several exotic locations
Is cruising the best vacation for you? Regardless of your age and preferences, there are cruise lines and destinations that will appeal to you. Think of cruising as a "sampler" vacation, visiting several destinations to see where you might want to come back and spend more time. Date of Article: 11Mar2008 Category: Travel & Leisure View(168) EasyPublish(140)
- Napa Valley: A Disneyland for wine-lovers
With more than 600,000 acres of vineyards, the Napa Valley region of California is the premiere wine region of California and offers many vacation thrills for lovers of fine wine. Date of Article: 21Nov2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(151) EasyPublish(165)
- March AFB Museum is fascinating look at history of aviation
March Air Force Base, just east of the Los Angeles basin, is a fascinating look at the history of military aviation and features more than 60 vintage aircraft for up-close inspection. Date of Article: 19Nov2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(177) EasyPublish(168)
- Luxury California beach club invites public to enjoy
The historic Balboa Bay Club, playground for Hollywood's elite, has opened its doors to non-members who now can enjoy total luxury and pay for it one weekend at a time. Date of Article: 18Nov2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(156) EasyPublish(177)
- New park lodgings enhance Redwoods experience
Redwood National and State Parks are partnering with private enterprise to provide first-rate lodging within the park's boundaries. Date of Article: 03Nov2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(199) EasyPublish(182)
- Drive to Point Arena one of California's most scenic
Head over to Bodega from the main north-south freeway of Highway 101 and you're in for a treat. Some of California's best coastal scenery is on the drive north to Point Arena. Date of Article: 28Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(260) EasyPublish(177)
- California's historic lodgings offer unique getaways
California's historic lodgings offer a unique getaways, and a little bit of Golden State history as well. Date of Article: 20Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(161) EasyPublish(179)
- Lines are gone but Getty Museum as brilliant as ever
Ten years after its opening, L.A.'s Getty Museum is better than ever -- and has a lot shorter lines. Date of Article: 18Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(220) EasyPublish(169)
- Westlake Village Inn an oasis near bigtime L.A. attractions
The enchanting Westlake Village Inn offers an elegant respite from L.A.'s big-city traffic, yet it's close to Malibu, Santa Monica and other Los Angeles attractions. Date of Article: 11Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(180) EasyPublish(165)
- Paso Robles wineries offer taste of Tuscany
Wineries, vineyards and views of Central California coastal wine region closely resemble those of Tuscany, Italy. Date of Article: 09Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(191) EasyPublish(183)
- Smalltown Marin County lightyears from San Francisco
Several charming small towns are just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Date of Article: 08Oct2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(173) EasyPublish(173)
- Balboa Island: Expensive to live there, but not to visit
Balboa Island has some of the most expensive homes and real estate in the country, as well as a charming downtown. But there's no need to live there to sample the good life. Date of Article: 28Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(198) EasyPublish(193)
- San Diego's Mission Bay offers sun, fun and palms
San Diego's Mission Bay is a great base of operations for your next visit to San Diego. It offers an excellent beach resort, lots of beaches, trails, parks and, of course, sunshine. Date of Article: 22Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(143) EasyPublish(166)
- Big Sur well worth the curvy coastal drive
Big Sur offers some of the most spectacular scenery on the California coast and is well worth the short drive along curvy roads from Carmel. Date of Article: 19Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(178) EasyPublish(176)
- Famous Sonoma wine region retains smalltown flavor
One of the premiere wine regions of California is the Sonoma Valley which offers wine every bit as good as nearby Napa Valley, but still retains a small-town character with more family-run wineries than huge conglomerates. Date of Article: 14Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(176) EasyPublish(182)
- Sideways movie put spotlight on Santa Barbara wineries
The movie hit Sideways drew attention to one of the most scenic wine-making regions of California. Visitors will remember many filming locations as they tour the area. Date of Article: 12Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(193) EasyPublish(217)
- LA visitors get close-up look at movie-making
A visit to Los Angeles is a great opportunity to see movies being made. Whether you visit the major studios or find one of the many location shoots, it's fun to see how movies and television shows are made. Date of Article: 08Sep2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(183) EasyPublish(182)
- Five-star resort wants to teach you more about life
California's luxurious Ojai Valley Resort and Spa is almost like going back to college with all of its classes and activities -- although, this time, your accommodations will be considerably more comfortable than your college dorm or apartment. Date of Article: 30Aug2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(194) EasyPublish(192)
- Lake Arrowhead -- fun for movie stars and families
Southern California's Lake Arrowhead has long been a playground for the movie stars, but it's also a great destination for a family vacation. Date of Article: 25Aug2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(172) EasyPublish(209)
- Re-living history at California's ghost towns
California's ghost towns are a great way to see what life was like back in the late 19th Century when gold and silver brought many new settlers to the region. Two places in particular -- Calico Ghost Town and Bodie -- are great stops on your next California getaway. Date of Article: 22Aug2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(240) EasyPublish(223)
- Methow Valley: Washington's hidden gem
The Methow Valley offers Northwest visitors charming small towns, abundant recreational opportunities and the majestic North Cascades National Park, one of the most scenic areas in the United States. Date of Article: 19Aug2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(244) EasyPublish(189)
- Aquariums are a must-see when in California
California boasts some of the best aquariums in the country. These facilities are sure to please the youngsters in your family, who will not only have fun, but learn from the experience. Date of Article: 05Aug2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(167) EasyPublish(230)
- Enjoy scenic backroads of historic Sonoma wine country
The wineries and historic towns of Sonoma County are ideal for a backroads adventure on your next California vacation. Date of Article: 31Jul2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(172) EasyPublish(250)
- Danish village offers family-oriented California getaway
If bakeries and beer gardens are high on your list of vacation amenities, you couldn’t do better than a visit to Solvang, the Danish-inspired theme community just a half-hour drive from Santa Barbara. Date of Article: 26Jul2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(200) EasyPublish(243)
- Greenhorn Ranch will give you a healthier heart
A visit to Greenhorn Guest Ranch is like a return to childhood innocence and will make your heart soar. The ranch offers a family-style vacation where parents and kids enjoy horseback riding, pond fishing, frog-jumping contests and much more. Date of Article: 25Jul2007 Category: Travel & Leisure View(170) EasyPublish(248)
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