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Visit Historic Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, CA

August 12, 2010 in California Hotels, Family Travel, Shopping by Steven

Sharks, pirates, Herman Melville references – our visit to historic Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California has them all!

Visit Balboa Island in California

April 12, 2010 in California Hotels, Shopping, Summer Vacations by Steven

Visit Balboa Island, an affable manmade Island community just off the coast of Newport Beach in Southern California. Dining, shopping and good family fun await.

Mega Malls – Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota

March 23, 2010 in Family Travel, Minnesota Hotels, Shopping by Steven

Sounds like a show on TLC or Discovery doesn’t it? “Mega Malls!” Now we just need to think of something for them to fight. “Mega Malls vs. Laser Squids!” Now that’s a show.
We don’t cover shopping destinations on USA Travel Guide too often, and when you think about it, by covering the Mall of America [...]

Fisherman’s Wharf – Family Things to Do in San Francisco, CA

March 19, 2010 in Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping by Steven

Southern California steals most of the thunder when it comes to family fun on the West Coast. After all, Los Angeles has Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, etc, etc, etc. And San Diego, man, what isn’t there to do in San Diego?  Family vacations and San Diego are like peas and carrots.
But [...]

Top Spring Break Beaches – Buckroe Beach and Virginia Beach

March 3, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping, Spring Break Vacations, Virginia Hotels by Steven

If yesterday’s pick, Santa Monica Beach, was a little too predictable for your Spring Break beach vacation, maybe you should be thinking East Coast instead. If you can believe it, not all of the East’s top beaches line the coast of Florida. Head towards the southern tip of Virginia and you’ll find the charming bayside [...]

Back-Country Wine Tour of Santa Barbara, California

February 15, 2010 in California Hotels, Food Events, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping by Steven

One day USA Travel Guide may get to Napa Valley, what with all its pomp and prestige, but until then we’re perfectly happy sipping our way through the lesser-knowns. A couple months back we visited the Livermore Valley outside of San Francisco. Today we’re heading even farther afield to the Santa Ynez wine region just [...]

2010 Charleston Food + Wine Festival – Hotel and Packages

January 27, 2010 in Events, Food Events, Shopping, South Carolina Hotels by Steven

Hard to believe the 2010 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival is almost upon us. Feels like we’re still reeling from last year’s smorgasbord of Lowcountry opulence. Magnificent meals, tasty tidbits, luscious libations, celebrity sightings, it’s not quite the same as your local “Taste of…”
The Charleston Food + Wine Festival has fast become a major [...]

Mardi Gras 2010 – New Orleans French Quarter Hotels

January 6, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Holidays, Louisiana Hotels, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping by Steven

It’s the first day of Carnival, and that means raucous Mardi Gras celebrations can’t be far behind.  We were a little late out of the gate last year, but this year we’re coming back strong with tips, suggestions and Mardi Gras 2010 hotel recommendations.
Officially, Mardi Gras 2010 takes place on February 16, “Fat Tuesday”, but [...]

Visit Livermore Valley Wine Country – Wine Tasting Trips

December 23, 2009 in California Hotels, Shopping by Steven

While Napa Valley drinks in all the acclaim – to say nothing of film and TV cred – nearby Livermore Valley continues to grow both in abundance and prestige. Forgiving the fact that wine grapes have been grown in this distinct graveled valley every bit as long as in Napa, the days of calling [...]

A Country Christmas at the Gaylord – Holidays in Nashville

November 25, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Food Events, Holidays, Shopping, Tennessee Hotels by Steven

I know Thanksgiving is just a day away, but forgive me if we skip a little ahead to talk about one of the biggest Christmas events in the nation. In fact, some of the fun has already begun.
A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland is a rockin’ Christmas-themed celebration of all things Nashville: music, family, [...]

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