23rd November 2009
Those looking for a sunny seaside getaway complete with Big City attractions could hardly do better than a trip to San Diego, a long-time favorite among travelers of all ages. With dependable weather, a vibrant waterfront and many excellent choices for lo...
12th November 2009
Catalina will be memorable no matter what, but if you want your trip to rank among the best you've ever experienced, we have just the solution.
Try, this time, visiting Catalina Island by helicopter.
Your honey will feel like you two have won the Re...
11th November 2009
With departures from San Diego and L.A., California residents have it easy when it comes to taking a world-class ocean cruise.
This is the ideal scenario for the first-time cruiser who wants a no-muss, no-fuss way to test the cruise waters. Our recent ...
01st October 2009
If you're like most people, you are at least mildly interested when you see a production company at work filming a TV show or movie in the L.A. area. But then there are some people who won't even admit they are interested.
A certain wife comes to mind ...
21st September 2009
You have a large family and you want a vacation that makes everyone happy, yet allows everyone -- including the parents -- a little time away from the crowd.
The answer: a really big houseboat. Being confined to a boat might not immediately top your li...
11th September 2009
It's sometimes hard to separate out the really great getaways from the "just average" and it's especially rewarding when the accommodations and/or service turn out to be even better than on the website.
Such is the case with these two accommodations in C...
03rd September 2009
You've heard of Santa Monica or Venice Beach, but chances are Hermosa Beach is not at the top of your list of vacation destinations. If you want to visit a more hidden L.A. beach destination, Hermosa may be a good choice.
The beach bunnies in Hermosa B...
30th August 2009
Few California getaways offer the variety of easy-to-see attractions that you find on the San Diego waterfront. From the Gaslamp District to historic Navy ships, there will be plenty to see and do.
If you don't have much time to spend, but want to pack...
20th August 2009
If California theme parks conjure up images of long lines for attractions and food, visitors to the San Francisco Bay area will find nirvana with a stop at California's Great America, a Santa Clara sister park to famous Knotts Berry Farm. Even in August, ...
10th August 2009
Nowadays, with new technology, you can book your entire vacation with the click of a mouse.
For techno-geeks, the next frontier is GPS travel and already you read and hear about GPS users who meet up on the Internet and then make a game out of finding ...
05th August 2009
In the old days, prominent Seattle families such as the C.D. Stimsons used to escape the Big City, traveling over hill and dale to what felt to them like the far reaches of the Northwest wilderness. Today, Seattle families and visitors hop on the 405 Free...
23rd July 2009
Legoland California continues to post excellent numbers for both Legoland and their new Sea Life Aquarium, one of several attractions the park has added over the past few years.
"I think we really have an advantage," said Legoland's Julie Estrada. "We'...
30th June 2009
Summer concerts, a great bed-and-breakfast and the nation's premiere national park -- what more could you ask for your next getaway? It turns out Yosemite has it all.
If there's a getaway that seems to hit all the buttons, this one is it. Outdoor conce...
22nd June 2009
Only a short distance from Bellingham, Washington, the Mt. Baker recreation area is a treasure trove of trails and scenery ideal for your weekend escape.
In fact, the entire county of Whatcom is sky-high on anyone's beautiful scenery list. As a jumping...
18th June 2009
If you grew up in the '60's, the term "Surf City" has the power to tap into memories that bring back a flood of emotions ranging from your first encounters with the opposite sex to your earliest addiction to rock and roll. No matter where you were in the ...
