Seasonal Escapes
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Picture it. You, standing in the Sonoma sunshine, looking fabulous in your Ralph Lauren sundress and wide-brimmed hat, holding a glass of Le Crema Pinot Noir while chatting with the producer of Adam and Dog about how he should have won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, not the silly cartoon about a paper airplane. And, why yes, I will have another of those savory little artichoke tartlets. This is just one of four fabulous reasons to open your day-planner and sign yourself up for a weekend getaway to Sonoma County’s Wine Country. Keep reading and you’ll see what I mean.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2012
We’ve all been there: You’re at work on Monday morning, listening to your co-worker tell you what an awesome time she had at the Cheese Festival in Petaluma on Sunday and how you would have loved it. Okay, so now you wish you had gone, but A) you didn’t know about it or B) you forgot to add it to your calendar. Well, now there’s no excuse. Below are my four favorite events taking place this spring in Sonoma County’s Wine Country and four great excuses to hop in the car for a fun weekend road trip. So open the calendar on your smart phone and start typing.
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011
If you’re looking for something interesting and affordable to do this winter, Mother Nature is putting on some pretty good free shows this time of year. Much of the wildlife in Northern California is doing the wild thing, and they don’t care who’s watching. Some of the most fascinating eco-excursions in the state only take place in the winter, such as the monarch butterfly migration to Pacific Grove, millions of migrating waterfowl in Sacramento Valley, and elephant seal mating rituals at Año Nuevo State Reserve (believe me, if you’ve never seen a pair of 2-ton elephant seal bulls fighting over a lady, you’re in for a treat). So grab your day-planner right now and sign yourself up for a Winter Wildlife Watching getaway.
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Sunday, December 26th, 2010
So you don’t ski or snowboard—big deal. There are plenty of other exhilarating winter activities in the Tahoe region that don’t require you to buy absurdly expensive lift tickets and humiliate yourself on the bunny slopes. I’ve been heading up to Tahoe every winter since I was a toddler and I know all the best places to play in the snow, whether it’s bombing down the hill on a saucer at Granlibakken or dog sledding through a snowy alpine meadow. No previous experience is required for any of these activities, so start planning your Tahoe getaway today.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2013
So you’re going to take your lover to a fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day, eh? How original. C’mon people, let’s spice it up a bit. Let’s plan the kind of romantic getaway that will make you look like the most thoughtful person on the planet. This year Valentine’s Day falls on Thursday, so that gives you both a weekday and weekend opportunity to woo and wow your better half with one of our special Valentine’s Day getaways that will keep you out of the doghouse for months (well, for weeks at least).
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Sunday, November 28th, 2010
There’s something about riding on a train that’s just… cool. And to ride along with your family, friends, or significant other while celebrating the holidays is all the better. During the month of December several local train companies festoon their vintage passenger cars with thousands of lights and ornaments and host a rolling Christmas party. So if you’re looking for some romantic weekend getaway ideas or something fun to do with the kids while they’re on break, take a look at my train of thoughts below (oh my that’s a bad pun). Read full article »
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Saturday, January 21st, 2012
In case you missed it, spring officially arrived on March 20th. But don’t hang up your skis and sleds just yet, because the best time to head to the Sierra for some fun in the snow is right now. Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts have experienced a frustratingly late winter season, but now there’s plenty of snow up on the slopes. Throw in a flurry of end-of-the-season discounts, spring festivals, and apres ski events, and voila!—the perfect recipe for a fun and affordable snow-play getaway. Read full article »
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
After months of 100+ degree days, we suddenly find ourselves tiptoeing into fall here in Southern California. The days are becoming crisp (if you call 75 degrees crisp) and the nights are getting cooler. Pretty soon, we might even be able to start wearing sweaters…okay, a girl can dream, can’t she? Anyway, it’s about this time of year that we start longing to do fall-type things. Since we’ve recently signed a few great Los Angeles hotels, we thought we’d provide some ideas for fun fall things to do and see in and around Los Angeles.
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Because the California Coast is so vast and geographically varied—from misty redwood forests to gold-sand beaches and rugged mountain ranges—it would take weeks to see all its major attractions. I’m guessing your summer vacation days are limited, so I’ve put together this recommended itinerary to help you make the most of your time.
This 8-Day Dream Getaway begins with a scenic coastal drive to Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, and Santa Cruz, then continues south to Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel before ending in beautiful Big Sur. And on this getaway the journey is half the fun: The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the nation’s most thrilling drives, twisting and turning, climbing and descending along Highway 1 as it takes you past coastal redwood forests, ocean cliffs, and secluded coves battered by the dazzling Pacific Ocean. Read full article »
Posted in Beaches & The Coast, Mind, Body & Spirit, Seasonal Escapes by Getaway Guru
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Some of the best memories I have as a kid growing up in Sacramento include piling into the Country Squire station wagon (Seatbelts? What seatbelts?) and taking road trips to the mountains or coast. Every trip was a mini-adventure filled with discovery and danger (Don’t make me pull this car over!). Even now I still get that tingle of anticipation as I load up the car with luggage and hit the open road to anywhere but my office. So in the spirit of good times and grand adventures, I’d like to share you five of my favorite scenic drives in Northern California. Read full article »
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