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Tour California using your taste buds
Website lists various foods produced in California and tells where you can find them and what tours are available
Fresno Fruit Trail is tasty getaway
The Fresno Fruit Trail offers visitors a chance to taste many local ag products -- and it's educational, too.
San Francisco has many fascinating visitor attractions
With its incredible scenery and cultural diversity, San Francisco holds special place in the hearts of Californians
Low-cost redeye makes NYC weekend affordable
Low air fare and reasonable room rates now make a bi-coastal weekend in NYC a real possibility for middle-class travelers
Minutes to Catalina by helicopter
Trip to Catalina all the more amazing when you go by helicopter
San Diego easy departure for Mexican Riviera
Cruise customers find it convenient to take Mexican Riviera cruise from downtown San Diego
L.A. visit can mean close encounter with a star
Next time you visit L.A. you'll be able to find out who's filming what and where you can see your favorite movie stars upclose
Berryessa houseboat a hit with the kids
Renting a houseboat on Northern California's Lake Berryessa turned out to be a highly rewarding large-family vacation adventure
Scenery spectacular on Victoria float plane
A trip to Victoria, B.C. is spectacular anytime, but especially if you fly in a float plane from downtown Seattle.
Great getaway 'finds' in California Wine Country
Two special accommodations in California Wine Country
Hermosa: A little more hidden than other L.A. beaches
Santa Monica and Venice may get all the attention, but L.A. visitors would be wise to visit quiet but spectacular Hermosa Beach
Shorter wait times at California's Great America
California's Great America is a family friendly theme park just south of San Francisco that, surprisingly, offers shorter lines even during some summer days
Willows Lodge ideal complement to Woodinville wineries
Woodinville, Washington is home to 40 wineries and one of the Pacific Northwest's premiere luxury resorts
GPS tour takes you to boyhood home of Beach Boys
GPS in hand, we visit many of the historic L.A. locations where the Beach Boys grew up and rose to become one of the best American rock and roll bands of all time
Legoland lives up to the hype
Legoland California is setting attendance records, one of the most successful theme parks in California.
Surf City alive and well in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach lays claim to Surf City, described in teen anthem sung by Jan and Dean
Tribute bands play each summer near Yosemite
Yosemite visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts each year at a charming bed-and-breakfast inn called the Groveland Hotel, not far from the park's entrance.
Mt. Baker known for trails, spectacular scenery
The Mt. Baker recreation area is an outdoor paradise and a good way to enjoy the Great Outdoors in comfort is to stay in your own vacation cabin.
Lazy Z: Trails and wildlife right out your door
California's Lazy Z Ranch is a fun family resort where kids and parents can swim and hike through thick forests without ever leaving the property
South Whidbey is Northwest island paradise
Whidbey Island is a quick island getaway from Seattle -- you leave the hustle and bustle of the city and, one hour later, you're enjoying rural farmlands, forests and wonderful views of Puget Sound.
Beverly Hills is great place to pretend you're rich
Beverly Hills is a fun place to hobnob with the rich and famous and it's fun to pretend you're one of them.
California farm stay both fun and educational
Seven Sycamores Ranch offers an overnight stay in the orange groves of California's San Joaquin Valley -- a great way to learn more about the agricultural industry and have fun, too.
California's New Melones ideal for houseboating
In addition to great houseboating, New Melones Lake offers all the history and tourist attractions of California's Gold Country
Avila Beach -- ideal getaway for couples
Quiet beach town of Avila Beach offers beautiful California coastal scenery and romantic inns.
Carmel is a must-see on next trip to California
Carmel, California, is a storybook village with unique accommodations and unsurpassed natural splendor.

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