Lodging on Catalina varies in price depending on the time of year you visit the island. High season typically runs April through October. November through March sees less visitors although the weather can still be quite nice during these 'winter' months. You can often find greatly reduced prices during January and February - especially mid week. Most visitor's to the island stay in Avalon - the town boats a variety of boutique lodging … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – Restaurants
Avalon has a diversity of restaurants - most overlooking the bay or within several blocks of the water. The following are select restaurants in Avalon. As with hotels, the prices for food can be significantly lower during the off/winter season. Prices subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 310 area code Avalon Grille is located in the central part of Avalon overlooking the … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – More Information
Discover Los Angeles, official tourism site: www.discoverlosangeles.com Los Angeles is an expansive city spread out over many miles. With good traffic you can drive over an hour and still be in the greater Los Angeles area. Due to its size, there are many visitor centers and small cities contained within the greater LA area. Click on the Chamber/Visitor Centers link below. In addition we also provide links for general Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Restaurants
On the whole, we find the restaurants in Mammoth to be quite expensive and the food generally average. This is not to say that there aren't some good restaurants - and the food scene has generally improved in the past 10 or so years. Pick up a copy of Mammoth Menus, which is available at Vons or at some of the restaurants. This is a very informative guide to dining in the Mammoth area. Menus and prices are included. Prices subject to change … [Read more...]
Paros, Greece
The sun always shines with its comforting warmth, the beaches bask in its bright glow and the people are so tan they appear almost golden. This is Paros in the summer time. With the right balance between space, tourists and infrastrucutre complemented perfectly with beautiful vistas, Paros is one of our dream destinations. Located south of Athens among numerous islands, the two nearest islands are Antiparos and Naxos. Paros (population about … [Read more...]
Paros, Greece – Attractions
If you rent a car or moped on Paros you can easily discover attractions on your own. Many small quaint towns are located in the center of the island and on the southeast side. Several beaches are best accessed by a moped because of their rugged and more remote locations. Looking for some time to relax, see Parikia, other small towns on the island while also visiting some beaches? I would highly recommend at least 5 days on Paros. Do not just come … [Read more...]
Paros, Greece – Parikia
Parikia is the hub of Paros. The large whitewashed windmill is a prominent landmark which greets visitors when entering Parikia Bay; it stands next to the ferry arrival and departure area. This windmill's thatched roof seems to be in a state of progressed decay and its large windmill is usually just a skeleton. Typically there are several large cloths that are draped over the wood supports. Did you know that it actually snowed in Paros in … [Read more...]
Paros, Greece – Lodging
The following are some hotels in Parikia, the largest city on Paros. Keep in mind you will see lots of hotel owners trying to lure you to their particular hotel as soon as you step off of the ferry. If you try to get lodging through them, make sure you bargain. I prefer to stay in or near Parikia over Naoussa because it is a larger city, there is more going on in town, and you are more centrally located for reaching other parts of the … [Read more...]
Paros, Greece – More Info
Paros Specific www.annaplatanou.gr Anna Platanou offers rooms and apartments with full facilities by the beach in Paros Parikia old town family atmosphere, low prices www.paros-online.com provides you with all the practical information you need to travel around Greece and Paros www.paros.gr/en official Paros tourism guide www.parosparadise.com stay with Michael and Karin Shepherd at their apartments www.parosweb.com by … [Read more...]
Key West, FL – Attractions
Audubon House & Gardens is located at 205 Whitehead Street. Phone 305 294-2116. This house was the home of a 19th century Key West Settler named Captain John H. Geiger. This building was restored in 1960. The reason it is named the Audubon House is because Mr. Audubon the naturalist visited Key West in 1832. Special exhibitions are shown in the second floor gallery. Be sure to tour the gardens where exotic plants are growing. The Audubon house … [Read more...]
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