Posts Tagged ‘California’
Happy Birthday America
It’s time to celebrate the birth of the USA. Wandermelon roams the country in search of the best Fourth of July parties.
Read MoreOutback At The Alisal Guest Ranch
Saddle up for a bonzer Down Under adventure on the Central Coast in California with celebrity guest chef Curtis Stone and the South Australian Tourism Commission in a wild weekend of roping, riding, food and wine to celebrate the next Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive.
Read MoreBack to the Farm with Outstanding in the Field
Foodies alert! A group of California food hippies who tour the countryside in a 1950’s school bus bringing hand-picked local produce straight from the farm to the table, have just released their 2009 summer schedule.
Read MoreSail Away in Santa Barbara
Did you ever just want to sail away from it all? The Santa Barbara Sailing Center shows you how, plus lets you enjoy a liveaboard experience while you learn.
Read MorePerfect Your Culinary Skills in Napa Valley
You’re wanted by the CIA… The Culinary Institute of America seeks novices passionate about food and wine for a new weekend program that includes courses on global cuisine taught by expert instructors.
Read MorePalm Springs' Riviera Resort Where Retro is Hip
Palm Spring’s latest desert hot spot is the newly renovated Rivieria Resort that pays homage to mid-century glam.
Read MoreMendocino: Festive By Nature
Three hours north of San Francisco, along a wooded and wonderful coastline, you’ll find one of California’s best-kept secrets, Mendocino. Not only does this idyllic hamlet tempt travelers with world-class food, wine and culture, it celebrates them all year long.
Read MoreSnowbuzz: Sleigh Rides
This the season for sleigh rides to add to the holiday fanfare. Eat, drink and be merry on any of these alpine adventures.
Read MoreEl Capitan Canyon: Camp Out in Style
There are lots of fancy places to stay in Santa Barbara, but we prefer to head out of town to the more rustic El Capitan Canyon; a nature reserve once home to the Chumash Indians.
Read MoreSeeking Sanity in San Luis Obispo
For a fun weekend getaway or a pit stop on the drive to San Francisco, a great place to check yourself into is the funky Sanitarium Spa in the college town of San Luis Obispo.
Read MoreLA's Island Paradise
People continually complain about the crowds and transformation of Southern California but, ironically, few denizens or visitors have explored the majestic Channel Islands just a few miles off shore. To experience the natural beauty of SoCal à la Jurassic Park, book a boat trip with Island Packers based in Ventura or Oxnard.
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