March 12, 2010

Northern California Getaways of the Week

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SECRETS of SONOMA: Epicurean Adventures

When your three top talents are eating, sleeping, and criticizing, your career options are pretty limited, so it’s a good thing that I ended up being a travel writer. But it’s the eating for a living that I enjoy the most. That, and being able to share my finds with fellow food lovers. Lately I’ve been tooling around Sonoma County on a never-ending quest for the perfect hamburger (as noble a pursuit as any in my opinion), revisiting some my restaurant favorites and discovering a few new gems that I’d like to share with you. Read full article >>

This Week's Best Local Hotel Deals

Sonoma Wine Country

Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa

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$139
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Enjoy Sonoma’s premier 4-diamond estate at weekday rates from $139 per night & weekend rates from $199. Offer valid through April 30th and includes a bottle of John Ash & Co. Chardonnay, continental breakfast, $30 dining credit to award winning John Ash & Co., and 10% off spa services!

Carmel Valley

Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley

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$265
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Enjoy four-star accommodations and service for nearly half the price! This exclusive special offer of $265 per night plus tax, includes: complimentary glass of wine at check-in, in-room wine grotto, chef’s selection welcome amenity, WiFi, eucalyptus steam and sauna, bocce, croquet, and tennis.

Bodega Bay

Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

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WINE-LOVERS SPECIAL! Head to the Sonoma Coast for the 24th-annual “Dinner with the Winemaker” hosted by The Inn at the Tides. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner served with a different varietal wine to compliment each course. Offer includes bottle of wine, continental breakfast, and more.

Marin

The Lodge at Tiburon

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$119
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Those-in-the-know stay in tranquil Tiburon and take the ferry to SF. It’s the ultimate romantic yet affordable getaway on the bay. Rates at this pet-friendly California Craftsman-style charmer include free WiFi and outdoor heated pool.

San Francisco

Villa Florence, San Francisco

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$109
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One of our top-selling hotel deals! Stay in luxury and style on Union Square from $109 per night (Sun-Thu) and $139 (Fri-Sat) at the fabulous Villa Florence. Deal includes a VIP welcome amenity upon arrival and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Abri, San Francisco

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$99
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Stay in style from $99 (Sun-Thur) and $129 (Fri-Sat) per night. Or book an exclusive LG “Spa Suite” deal: From $249 (including weekends!) for a Spa pedicure for up to 4 people and deluxe accommodations in an Urban Suite featuring living room, 2 flat screen TVs, and L’Occitane bath amenities.

Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz

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$89
up to $80 OFF!
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LocalGetaways Exclusive: Save up to $80 a day off the rack rate PLUS 10% off spa services at this pet friendly, luxurious AAA 4-Diamond mountaintop spa resort overlooking Monterey Bay. Weekday rates from $89 and weekend rates starting at just $129. Weekends sell fast, so book now.

Monterey Bay

Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey

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$109
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Romantic luxury at Monterey’s exclusive beachfront resort: Weekday Dunes View rates from $109 or upgrade to an Ocean View for only $20 more. Weekend rates from $149 (Dunes View) and $169 (Ocean View). Includes a complimentary split of wine & personal golf cart to explore the property.
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Local Getaways - Activities & Events - Cellars of Sonoma Wine Tastings

Cellars of Sonoma Wine Tastings
Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
Located in historic Railroad Square of Santa Rosa, Cellars of Sonoma is stylish and unique collective tasting room serving award winning wines from Sonoma’s rising star wineries. Take a group of friends for a fun Aroma Seminar (Saturdays at 11am & 2pm) or just stop by and mention LocalGetaways to receive two complimentary current release wine tastings. You can also log onto their website to watch interviews with local wine makers. Open 7 days a week until 8:30pm and Thu-Sat until 10pm with live music every Friday night. 113 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa. 707/578-1826; www.cellarsofsonoma.com

Local Getaways - Activities & Events - 32nd Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting

32nd Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting
March 13-14, Sonoma County
More than 100 Sonoma County wineries and hundreds of wine lovers will participate in an exciting weekend of barrel tasting along the Wine Road at the 32nd Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting. This is the largest wine tasting event in Sonoma County and your chance to sample wines straight from the barrel, chat with local winemakers, purchase wine futures, and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. 800/723-6336; www.wineroad.com/annualevents/3


Local Getaways: Northern California Travel Deals - Events - 4th Annual California's Artisan Cheese Festival

4th Annual California's Artisan Cheese Festival
March 26-29, Petaluma
California's 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival is a weekend-long celebration of handcrafted cheeses, food, wines, and beers from California and beyond. Educational seminars, an eight-course Artisan Tasting Dinner Event, and a festive Sunday Marketplace offer consumers the opportunity to learn about and enjoy fine artisan cheeses from award-winning cheese makers and experts. The festival is hosted by the Sheraton Sonoma County, Petaluma. 800/763-0344; www.artisancheesefestival.com

Local Getaways - Activities & Events - April in Carneros

April in Carneros
April 17-18, Carneros, Sonoma
April in Carneros 2010 is an exciting winery open house event featuring more than 20 wineries in the Carneros region. Each winery will open its doors and invite visitors to join in on a variety of activities ranging from food and wine pairings to live music, art or craft shows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library, new release), discounts, special pricing, and much more. 800/909-4352; www.carneroswineries.org/events

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ATTENTION SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS!
Are you fed up with long weekend lift lines and brutal Sunday traffic when driving home from Tahoe? Then have we got a deal for you! Join our new LocalGetaways Sunday-Monday Ski Club and you’ll never have to wait in lift lines or traffic again. We’ve partnered with the 4-Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek to create an exclusive Sunday-Monday ski package at a price that nobody can beat.

Here’s how it works: On Sunday-Monday stays throughout the ski season—Mar 7-8; Apr 11-12—the Resort at Squaw Creek is offering a very special offer of only $159 ($189 for February date) for a Deluxe Forest View Guestroom—a 45% discount off their standard rate. They’ve also included a Guaranteed Late Checkout of 4pm on Monday so you can ski all day, head back to your room to clean up and pack, and take the traffic-free highway to home.

But wait, it gets better: They’re even including FREE valet parking, so upon arrival on Sunday they’ll park your car and store your luggage so you can head immediately to the resort’s exclusive Squaw Valley ski lift. You’ll be on the mountain in minutes!

Additional Sunday-Monday Ski Club perks include:
  • Discounted Lift Tickets to Alpine Meadows w/free shuttle service
  • 2 for 1 Group Ski Lessons at Squaw Valley
  • Half-price Demo Rentals at Squaw Creek Sports
  • 2 for 1 Ski/Board Hot Wax at Squaw Creek Sports
  • 10% off food in Sandy’s Pub
  • 20% off any Spa Treatment
  • 10% off retail purchases at Imprints or Squaw Creek Sports
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JOIN NOW!
How do you join our Sunday-Monday Ski Club? It’s easy—just book any room night during our special Ski Club dates and you’re automatically a card-carrying member with access to all of our member discounts. So pull out your day-planner right now and choose the Sunday-Mondays you want to ski this season (you can even book all five in advance!), then either click on the red Book Now button to the right to book online, or call the Resort at Squaw Creek at 800/327-3353 and request the "Sunday-Monday Ski Club" special offer. Rooms at this phenomenal rate are limited, so book now.

ATTENTION SKIERS with PETS!
Wag Hotels, located in West Sacramento right off of I-80 on the way to Tahoe, is offering a special promotion exclusively for members of our Sunday-Monday Ski Club: 25% off their 24-hour boarding fee, a 2-for-1 All-Day Play deal, and a free room upgrade. In less than 15 minutes you can drop your dog or cat off at Wag Hotels and continue on your way to Lake Tahoe! For more information or to make a reservation call 888/924-5463 and ask for the "Sunday-Monday Ski Club Special Offer". Note: Offer available only during Sunday-Monday Ski Club promo dates. Also available at Wag Hotel San Francisco location as well. Must present Sunday-Monday Ski Club member card upon checkout. Based on availability; restrictions may apply.

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Winery of the Month

Cellars of Sonoma
Sonoma Wine Country

Local Getaways - Frommers Spotlight - ArtisteLocated in historic Railroad Square of Santa Rosa, Cellars of Sonoma offers a unique wine tasting experience in a unique and stylish location that offers intimacy, access and knowledge. Serving award winning wines from Sonoma’s rising star wineries. Open 7 days a week until 8:30pm and Thu-Sat until 10pm they offer flights by the glass or the bottle and live music every Friday night, aroma seminar’s and broadcast live interviews with local winemakers from the tasting room every Tuesday at 6pm.

Stop by and mention LocalGetaways to receive 2 complimentary current release wine tasting flights or $5 off aroma seminars.

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