On a hot summer evening, we climbed into a rugged 8-seater Jeep at the hotel. Our host drove us to a quiet location along the SAN ANDREAS FAULT LINE. As you may know, this particular area of California spans approximately 1300 km and is a well-known earthquake zone. At that moment, I could recall … [Read more...]
California Spotlight: Temecula Valley, Wine Country
On a recent visit to California a quick trip to wine country was a "must do" on the itinerary. We've all heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma but this time we visited the beautiful area called TEMECULA VALLEY. What's different about this particular wine country is that it truly caters to families. It's a … [Read more...]
The California Playground: Must See & Do List!
Visiting California is always a treat. When I was 12 years old I went with my grandfather. This was my first "real" trip on an airplane and without my parents. I'll never forget it. I've been at least a dozen times to Cali and with each visit I've managed to see different sights and cities. Each … [Read more...]
A Delightful Detour
We never meant to stay in Monterey.But it almost seemed as if we were meant to stay there.We left San Francisco in the morning, driving down the Pacific Coast Highway. Destination: Los Angeles. It's a long, beautiful, scenic, LONG drive. We stopped at what I thought would be the half-way point, in … [Read more...]
Three Cities, Seven Days…and a CityPASS Giveaway!
I think I'm going to need a vacation after my vacation! I think a quick peek at my California itinerary will help explain why: Arrive in LA, drive straight to Anaheim (driving time 1-1.5hrs)1.5 days at Disneyland, drive to San Francisco (driving time 7-9 hrs)1.5 days in San Francisco, … [Read more...]
Cal-i-fornia Girls!
Ah, yes. The Katy Perry song I love to hate has been playing long and loud in my house this past week. Why, you ask?Well, because my girls and I are heading down to California ourselves (only four more sleeps)!It all started as a dream around this time last year. With my marriage disintegrating, my … [Read more...]
The California Experience
Family Getaway Extraordinaire: San Diego & DisneylandReviewed by: AmandaOverall Grade: A+Kids' Rating: A++Location: A+Amenities: AFood: A+Service: AFun Factor: A+Price: $$ - $$$$Best for: Family VacationDate of Stay: May 2010 … [Read more...]