
Where to Savor and Sip in California’s Lodi Wine Country
by Lori A. May
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Visit Lodi, California with writer Lori May as she shares insider tips on how and where to taste among the region's 100 varieties of wine, including award-winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel.

Stay and Play Around Palo Alto, California
by Mary Farah
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When people hear of Palo Alto, many may think ‘Stanford’. Indeed, it is home to one of the most renowned and prestigious universities in the world. Yet, Palo Alto has much more to offer. Especially for travelers looking for a mix of laid back meets cosmopolitan. Whether it’s walking the Stanford campus with its Rodin

15 Best Summer Family Vacation Destinations for 2018
by Beth Graham
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15 travel writers have selected the best summer family vacations for 2018. They've included everything from beaches to museums to outdoor adventures that will please family members of all ages.

Visiting the “SLO” Life in San Luis Obispo, California
by Mary Farah
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Just under three hours' drive from Los Angeles is San Luis Obispo, a college town brimming with food, wine, art and the beach right next door. Follow travel blogger Mary Lansing-Farah as she discovers some must do's in town.

Claremont, California: Fair Trade and Ecotourism at Work
by Kaila Yu
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Travel does not always begin with the booking of a plane ticket in advance of a trip to a far-flung location. It often starts when you open your mind to new possibilities, even in your own backyard. I was surprised to discover Claremont, California as an eco-friendly getaway destination. I thought I knew all there

A Weekend Itinerary for Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
by Mary Farah
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Ideal for a weekend getaway, Carmel-by-the-Sea is whistling distance from Big Sur, and your mid-stop gateway to either San Francisco Bay or Los Angeles. For an ideal itinerary of sights to see and food to eat, read on to discover LA travel blogger Mary Lansing-Farah's picks for the best-of-the-best in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California!

Biking Healdsburg California’s Wine Country
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Even if you only have a couple of hours, it's worth renting a bike in Healdsburg, California. Teresa Bergen visits Spoke Folk Cyclery, meets the shop cats and takes a Specialized Globe for a spin through nearby vineyards.

4 Desert Parks Near Los Angeles
by Adam Bell
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Discover a landscape brimming with stars, flora and fauna in four different desert parks near Los Angeles. Challenge the definition of beauty with a quick road trip.

6 Best US Summer Destinations
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It's summertime! Six travel writers reveal their favorite summertime activities and name their best US summer destinations for 2017.

Coronado, California: An Insider’s Guide
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For Glorietta Bay Inn general manager Claudia Ludlow, simply crossing the Coronado bridge from San Diego is enough to unwind and feel transported to another place. She gives us an insider's guide to the remarkable Californian resort town of Coronado Island.