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Romantic Destinations in San Francisco

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Whether it’s the history, the charm or the beautiful views, San Francisco is a romantic city, sure to sweep anyone off their feet, that is if you know where to go. Below is a guide listing some of the most romantic destinations in San Francisco. From a quick bite to eat at a fresh marketplace [...]

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Catalina Island Avalon Port – Travel Photo of the Day 4/14/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/14/2009 is of Catalina Island and was taken by Ralphman

Photo credit: Ralphman
Santa Catalina Island is an island off of the coast of California that is under Los Angeles County’s jurisdiction. Avalon, the only city on the island, has a population of just more than 3,000. In the [...]

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Joshua Tree National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/5/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/5/2009 is of Joshua Tree National Park and was taken by Paraflyer

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Joshua Tree National Park is located in California in the southeastern portion of the state. The park has many different unique types of vegetation including ocotillo, creosote bush, cholla cactus and, of course, the [...]

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Golden Gate Park Pagoda – Travel Photo of the Day 4/2/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/2/2009 is of Fall Colors at the Pagoda and was taken by Ed Bierman

Photo credit: Ed Bierman
Located in the Golden Gate Park in the city of San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden has roots that go all the way back to 1894. In this picture, autumn has [...]

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Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley – Travel Photo of the Day 3/25/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/25/2009 is from the Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley and was taken by Star5112

photo credit: star5112

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Weekend Getaways in Anaheim

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You wouldn’t know it today, but Anaheim, California was actually founded by a group of farmers, grape farmers actually. Today the city is a hoping metropolitan area that is best known for its attraction parts, Disneyland being the most famous. But there is a lot more to do in Anaheim than just hang out with [...]

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Family Attractions in Los Angeles

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Initially Los Angeles doesn’t seem like a family town, with all of the movie stars, the rock musicians, the hustle and bustle of the movie industry executives but as is often the case, first impressions can be quite misleading. Los Angeles is actually loaded with things for families to explore together and wholesome fun can [...]

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Family Attractions in San Diego

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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in Los Angeles

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There are a few places in the world that draw the nighttime crowds that Los Angeles does. It’s the variety of people and clubs that brings out the most interesting people. From local blue collar workers looking to relax after a hard days work, to A-list celebrities looking to be seen, or to those looking [...]

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in San Francisco

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San Francisco is full of culture and diversity of styles. It’s nightlife reflects those differences making it an ideal destination for either enjoying an evening full of familiarity or one in which you search out a new adventure. Hip-hop, clubs, electronic music, artsy lounges, elegant nightclubs and so much more can be found every night [...]

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Sightseeing in Los Angeles

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If you’re planning a vacation to Los Angeles, you might want to change your ticket to accommodate a longer trip than originally planned because you’re going to quickly discover that there’s so much to do in this city that you’ll never want to go home. You can spend an entire vacation just enjoying the beaches [...]

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Westin Long Beach Hotel Review

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The Long Beach Hotel is located on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach California. The hotel is located resonably close to both Los Angeles Airport and Orange County Airport. Local nearby attractions include the Long Beach Aquarium, Pine Ave Market, Shoreline Park, Rainbow Lagoon Park, and across the street from the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. [...]

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Romantic Vacation Ideas

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If you are in a relationship, a romantic vacation is a great idea for an anniversary, birthday or anytime. You can choose from an seemingly endless number of destination for a romantic vacation. On every far reaching part of the globe, there is a perfect vacation spot for couples not too far away.

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Visiting Napa Valley

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California’s Napa Valley has all of the makings for a relaxing and romantic vacation – sensational scenery, quiet and intimate restaurants, cozy inns–and wine. America’s premiere wine district, located north of the San Francisco Bay area, is home to over 200 wineries, from small farms to large corporate concerns. In addition, the narrow valley boasts [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

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Few places in the world are as dramatic and scenic as Northern California’s Big Sur, located along the Pacific Coast just south of Monterey. The sparsely-populated area boasts spectacular views as the Santa Lucia Mountain rise abruptly from the ocean. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
Hidden among the hills are a [...]

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Disneyland at Halloween

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Disneyland, in Anaheim California just south of Los Angeles, is fun for young and not-so-young all year round, but the original Disney theme park really puts on a show for Halloween. The celebration, dubbed HalloweenTime, lasts from mid-September through October 31 and begins when you approach the park. The giant floral arrangement in front of [...]

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Thrilling Destination: Six Flags Magic Mountain

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Scuba Diving the Baja Peninsula

Scuba Diving the Baja Peninsula

Though connected to the United States, the Baja California Peninsula, also called Lower California and simply the Baja Peninsula, is part of Mexico. It is connected to the U.S. state of California and stretches a length of 775 miles (1250 kms) from northern Mexicali to southern Cabo San Lucas.

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Yosemite Falls

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Are you one of those people who is always looking for the best, the tallest, the biggest, the wettest? If so then Yosemite Falls is one place that has to top your vacation must sees. Noted as North America’s highest measured waterfall, Yosemite Falls also boasts a respectable 5th place (this is sometimes debated) in [...]

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