Lompoc, CA – Lompoc shows off its festive side during the holiday season, when visitors will find holiday concerts, historic events, fun outdoor activities, plus an opportunity to relax while wine tasting or browsing for unique holiday gifts at the specialty stores throughout town. HOLIDAY EVENTS Sip Lompoc – November 24, 2017 – 1 to 4 pm Skip the Black Friday shopping hustle and bustle, and instead leisurely sip wine with friends and … [Read more...]
Finding Inspiration (and lots of fish) at Waterfall Resort, Alaska
52-acres of wilderness await guests at Waterfall Resort - a private fishing lodge located on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska's Inside Passage. Seasonal runs of large numbers of fish pass through here including wild king and silver salmon, various size halibut (and this fish can easily get over 100 pounds), lingcod and numerous other types of fish. The site of the resort was once a thriving cannery - founded in 1912 and operating through the … [Read more...]
Catalina Express Bids Fond Farewell to ‘Birthday Ride’ Promotion
Birthday Celebrants Have Until December 31, 2017 to Take Advantage of the Offer SAN PEDRO, Calif. – On its 30th anniversary in 2012 Catalina Express launched its "Birthday Ride" promotion and its "Birthday Island" partnership. Since then, the ferry company has been proud to continue the promotion for six years, which has resulted in nearly 500,000 registrations and 200,000 round-trip voyages. As with all good things, the popular … [Read more...]
Explore Lompoc this Fall where Wine Tasting, California History and Country Fun Await!
Lompoc, CA – A fall getaway to Lompoc means wine harvest season, tempting local cuisine, rich California history, and a place to unwind, relax and take in the beauty of this picturesque Central Coast town. Harvest season is underway, and Lompoc is known for its small production wineries specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and other cool climate varietals from the surrounding Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The unique coastal … [Read more...]
The Contrasts of Travel Experiences
The contrasts of travel create an intriguing dichotomy while on the road. Today is a good example of experiences on the extreme ends of the spectrum. I met a beautiful yoga instructor living on the island of St. Barths last week for about 5 minutes. This was in a "remote" part of that tiny island along the rugged shoreline in what the locals call the 'natural pools', a series of surf fed ocean water that creates several small swimming areas. … [Read more...]
Why Nashville Is A Bucket List Destination
A strange article for me to write is "how cool" Nashville is. Don't get me wrong, it's a great city. In fact now, it's possibly the hottest, growing city in the American South. It's hip. It's cool. People are moving there by the thousands from larger, more well-known cities such as New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Nashville is not only a travel mecca, but in fact a domestic mecca - a place where 30-somethings are congregating in hoards to … [Read more...]
Santa Catalina Island California – April 2017
About an hour boat ride (www.catalinaexpress.com) or a 15 minute helicopter ride from the nation's second largest metropolitan region lies the unpopulated Santa Catalina Island. Many people visit for a day but the island offers a plethora of activities to keep one occupied for much longer. Avalon is the largest town on the island with about 3,700 full time residents. In contrast, the second largest and only other town of any size is Two Harbors … [Read more...]
Varadero, Cuba’s Pampered Tourist Siren
It’s a beautiful resort but it’s not Cuba. More tourists are found here than Cubans. It's only a showplace for tourists", the young Cuban lady guide explained, as she began to give us an overview of Varadero. Her words, more than volumes of reporters' stories, sum up what the local Cubans think of Varadero - the country's top tourist attraction. Everything in this resort of some 20,000 inhabitants is geared toward foreign visitors who are … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ News from the Island of Hawaii
Island of Hawaii (March 1, 2017) - The island of Hawaii inspires awe in travelers seeking unmatched access to nature at its most powerful and unfettered. We are active volcanoes, star-blanketed nights, diverse climates, verdant rainforests, miles of coastline, and an island rich with Hawaiian culture. The largest and youngest of Hawaii's eight main islands, we offer visitors from all over the world adventures with bragging rights and memories to … [Read more...]
More of What’s New in Branson for 2017
Silver Dollar City's Festival of Wonder Leads this Year's Events BRANSON, MO. – The all-new Festival of Wonder in April, a new summer concert series and a big new Christmas expansion top the lineup for Silver Dollar City’s 2017 season in Branson, Mo., designated the Year of Food and Crafts. Come celebrate the art of American fine craftsmanship with new handcrafted treasures, new signature dining experiences with bold, innovative flavors and … [Read more...]
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