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Northern CA Wine Country: The Merry Wines of Windsor
The title of this post is an homage to Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Windsor, CA makes a superb base for a visit to Northern California’s wine country. Dozens of wineries have a Windsor address; this post features five that represent the breadth of experience possible. Both IHG and Hilton have properties just…
Back in Time, Ahead in Taste: Anderson Valley, CA
In this post, I want to take you on a journey back in time to a destination where the pace is slower and the crowds are thinner, where wine tasting is still relatively inexpensive (and, sometimes, even free!) and where the person pouring your wine is likely to be either the winemaker or an owner.…
California Road Trip: What To Know About West Coast Travel
California is a beautiful state, and with its great north-to-south length, there are a variety of different communities and climate areas. From chilly mountains to sunny beaches, a California road trip can make you feel like you’ve gone to many different countries. But there are some tips that savvy travelers will want to keep in…
California’s Backyard: Eastern Sierras & Death Valley
The Eastern Sierras is an area east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From the west side, approaching the mountains is very gradual. However, from the east side, it is very steep. The mountains appear to be sheer cliffs from the valley floor. This is one of the reasons why many people visit through the…
California Wine Country: GEMS of Napa and Sonoma
A simple Google search will yield numerous lists of winery “gems” in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But there is one list that has been developed by winemakers and independent winery owners themselves which includes (at the time of publication) — 12 “GEMS of Napa and Sonoma.” The GEMS program was created to accomplish two…
Dana Point: Day At The Beach or Office? You Can Do Both!
We all could use a bonus summer, so why not make this summer an Endless Summer. Dana Point is the perfect beach town to get the most out of a vacation in Southern California. Located 60 miles south of Los Angeles and 65 miles north of San Diego, this South Orange County beach is the…