Napa Valley Wine Region Gourmet Vacation

Napa Valley: A Disneyland for wine-lovers
The grapevine has an amazing power to transform reasonably
attractive countryside into an oasis of culture and beauty
that speaks to all of one’s senses, and no place is that
better manifested than in the famed Napa Valley. Read more »

Perdido Key, Orange Beach Alabama

Perdido Key Attractions For Everyone

Perdido Key is a beautiful area of protected beaches
between Orange Beach and Pensacola, near gulf Shores,
Alabama. Located near historic Pensacola, America’s first
settlement, Perdido Key offers a unique blend of
traditional beach pastimes like angling, deep sea fishing,
and water sports along and shopping, golf, and historic and
artistic flavor. Perdido Key is an ideal place for a family
vacation because there is something for everyone of all
ages. Below is just a sampling of the eclectic offerings
available. Read more »

Sandy Key Perdido

Sandy Key Perdido Attractions Off The Sand
Sandy Key Perdido is famous for its miles of beautiful
beaches and stunning ocean vistas. But did you know that
there are also lots of things that you can do ‘ for free or
nearly free ‘ just off the coastline? So when the kids are
tired of the sand, your sunburn is feeling a little tender
or you’re just ready for a change of pace, try out these
area attractions and enjoy a different side of Sandy Key
Perdido. Read more »

California’s historic lodgings offer unique getaways

Anyone who pays down good money for a California getaway
wants to be sure the experience will be extra-special. With
today’s lodging prices, it’s only natural that
visitors expect something memorable and out of the ordinary.

One way to add that extra touch is to choose a historic
lodging – a place that brings to mind another era and
that transports you to another place and time. Read more »

Tuscany in LA

Paso Robles wineries offer taste of Tuscany
Imagine a trip to the vineyards of Tuscany where you will
drive through a sun-drenched region with vine-clad
hillsides, stopping off to visit wineries where fascinating
local craftsmen toil at their labor of love. At night you
will retire to your villa, a shrine of elegance and
testament to good taste. Read more »

Paradise just outside San Francisco

marin countyAs if the sights and sounds of San Francisco were not enough
to keep visitors completely enthralled, Mother Nature
invites you to drive just a few minutes north of the city,
across the Golden Gate Bridge and into a suburban area that
seems like the other side of the planet from downtown. Read more »

Tips for Planning a Disney World Vacation

disney worldWhen planning a vacation to Walt Disney World a few questions often come to mind immediately:

  • Where I am going to stay?
  • Where I am going to buy tickets?
  • How much extra money should I bring?

This article provides advice on each of these major questions to help your vacation to Walt Disney World more enjoyable and less expensive. That way you are able to enjoy the trip without worrying about losing everything in your wallet. Read more »

LA with Arnie

There is a very good advertisement running on TV over here in the UK to attract us to the state of California. Nothing unusual there, you might think, but actually the ad. is aimed at enticing us to relocate to this sunny paradise. Any real estate agent will confirm that LA is a bargain at the moment for Foreign buyers thanks to the exchange rate, so there are sound reasons other than just the great climate, cool lifestyle and cheap wine to consider a move over there. For me, the most appealing piece of California that I saw in the ad. was Arnie - my hero is now governor of the State and he appeared in the film, extolling its virtues. For me that is the highest possible recommendation and I am intent on travelling over. Wait for me, my flight is booked!

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Guide to Chicago

Chicago, Illinois is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States. The Chicago metropolitan area has a population of over 9.4 million in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it also the third largest metropolitan area in the US. Chicago is located along the shore of Lake Michigan. The city’s monikers include “Chicago land”, the “Windy City”, “Chi-Town”, “Chi-City”, the “Second City” and the “City of the Big Shoulders”.
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Village Inn oasis near bigtime LA attractions

Sometimes a getaway to Los Angeles really is meant to be a trip to see Los Angeles attractions, and not necessarily to experience first-hand the grid-lock that now is present almost any time of day on certain L.A. freeways. The solution? Choose a base of operations just a little outside of the city and focus on the attractions in that particular area.

If such popular destinations as Malibu, Santa Monica and the Reagan Library are on your must-see agenda, then we’ve discovered a hidden gem that you can use as your weekend headquarters. The Westlake Village Inn, located about 12 miles north of Malibu, near Highway 101, is a surprising oasis of class and style that is situated right in the middle of a group of suburban communities little more than a half hour’s drive northwest of Los Angeles. Read more »

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