From “grain to glass” locally made spirits to new hotels and eco-forward restaurants, visitors will continue to find surprise and delight in this San Diego beach town this spring and summer. Perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is a quintessential California coastal escape with wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style …
Culinary delights and Santa Barbara—the sparkling gem on California’s Riviera—are nearly synonymous. The home of late, famed chef Julia Child, the city celebrates Julia Child Day each August, and this March 13-15 it will host the inaugural Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, featuring local farms, chefs, restaurants and more, all co-presented by the Santa Barbara-based Julia …
Rapper Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian West just purchased a $14- million ranch in Cody, Wyoming. The 1,400-acre Monster Lake Ranch resort, renamed West Lake, is now a private summer getaway for the Kardashian West family. Situated about 75 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Cody was their top choice for a family retreat bathed …
Soul-warming Wines, Cozy Tasting Rooms and Seasonal Events Lead to California Wine Country When temperatures plummet in other parts of the country, it’s time to warm up to a winter getaway in California wine country. Not only does the Golden State enjoy sunny skies and comparatively mild temperatures year ‘round, California’s distinctive wine regions offer …
Every January, Crystal River in Florida celebrates manatee season and the area’s most beloved residents during the annual Florida Manatee Festival. The 33rd Annual Florida Manatee Festival returns Jan. 18-22, 2020, with tours, music, food and more. Widely known as the Manatee Capital of the World, Crystal River and Homosassa are among the only places …
It’s that time of the year when we dream of all the places we will go and start planning our New Year adventures. To get you inspired, take a look at 20 amazing trails for your walking bucket list in 2020, including some all-time favorites, as well as a few new and exciting destinations offered …
The Mob Museum, named by National Geographic as one of the “Top Ten Things to do in Las Vegas,” has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2012. the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. Recently, the …
It may not be Santa’s sleigh, but it’s built with more than one million LEGO® Technic elements, features more than 2,000 LEGO electric motors and more than 4,000 LEGO Technic gears, and is a one-of-a-kind replica of the world’s fastest production car….the first- ever life-size and drivable LEGO® Bugatti Chiron is on display at LEGOLAND® …
No need to dream about a White Christmas. Big Bear Lake is Southern California’s top destination for a Christmas setting with snow-covered pine trees, the scent of fresh oven-baked gingerbread cookies, caroling sidewalk musicians and a kaleidoscope of Christmas lights that adorn the Big Bear Village. Maybe this year, a mountain holiday should be added …
This might be one of the most unique tours around. The new “Ultimate Cajun Country Adventure” four-day tour is packed with unusual experiences. Brought to us by Beyond the Bayou that offers day trips to New Orleans and surrounding area, the focus is on history, the environment and culture. The Ultimate Tour The four-day expedition …
Snowfall, twinkling lights and the smell of holiday treats fill the family theme park as Holidays at LEGOLAND® California Resort returns! Guests can feel the LEGO® cheer from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 with live entertainment, festive décor and the world’s largest LEGO Christmas! The annual holiday celebration features a jolly new show in Fun …
If you would rather be dining in star-studded restaurants than dashing through slushy snow this Christmas, grab your sunscreen and head to Los Angeles where you can tour and tan at the same time on top of a Double Decker Starline bus. Even if you live in the LA area, consider being a tourist in …