Snuggled between the grand rise of the Sierra and the treasured beauty of the Pine Nut Mountains, Carson Valley is considered by many to be Nevada’s most scenic valley. Made up of the towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake, the destination just 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe is reached by U.S. …
Today, when people refer to Hollywood as the heart of movie-making and celebrity sightings, they are no longer referring to Hollywood itself, but rather Tinsel town in general where the business of making magic extends to several surrounding cities. But, you’d have a hard time convincing tourists of that reality who arrive from all over …
Every Columbus Day weekend Lone Pine, in the towering shadow of nearby Mt. Whitney, hosts one of the world’s most unique film festivals—the Lone Pine Film Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The 30th annual celebration of western screenings, stars and memorabilia will be held this October 10-13. The otherwise …
Situated in the foothills of the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it is easy to see why Santa Fe’s natural beauty has been an inspiration to artistically creative souls since its inception. Founded by Spanish Governor Don Pedro de Peralta, Santa Fe stands as the oldest continuous capital in the United States—and at 7,260 feet …
The Margarita Mile launched in mid-May—just in time for the warmer temps that definitely demand a frozen treat. Think of it as the new wine tasting—and this one lasts a “Texas” mile, which means a mile is not going to do it. There are 17 stops on the Dallas Margarita Mile, from the original Mariano’s …
Del Mar, which translates “by the sea,” lies just twenty minutes north of San Diego and is cradled by lagoons at both ends. Long a haven for celebrities with an affinity for horse racing, you can eye their upscale estates tucked within ocean-view canyons. A quaint village of shops, notable eateries and art galleries add …
Those in search of wineries tucked away down winding country roads and over the rolling hills of Paso Robles, not far from San Luis Obispo, are likely to stumble upon a new form of tasting and touring—the Distillery Trail. And to visitors’ delight, many of these distilleries operate out of existing wineries, so you get …
The long-awaited Season 5 of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom” drama is back and so are the charms of SoCal’s Oceanside. Oceanside may be straddling more than three miles of northern San Diego’s summer-perfect coastline, but you have to admit that it is the less glitzy counterpart to nearby beach-going communities—a casual, grittier throwback to California’s authentic …
Eighty-five years ago, the United States was embroiled in the emotional turmoil of the Great Depression. Even so, artists arriving in Laguna Beach were so inspired by Laguna Beach’s seductively winding coastline, the rambling hills and the vibrant and ever-changing ocean that a group of those artists banded together to find a way to raise …
BE PART OF MOVIE MAGIC Universal Studios Florida will put visitors right in the middle of the action with the new Fast & Furious- Supercharged ride, based on the popular film franchise, where an after-race party turns into a high-speed race to escape a criminal cartel. Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens Toy Story Land on June 30, featuring two new attractions, along …
There are so many ways to explore Sonoma County. Embark on an iconic California road trip along dramatic Highway 1 for spontaneous explorations along more than 50 miles of sparkling Pacific coastline that forms Sonoma County’s western border. While farm-to-fork is considered a new trend, in Sonoma County it’s just called eating. Discover the destination’s …
.Conveniently located within an hour’s drive from San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs, and within 90 minutes of Los Angeles, Temecula Valley is widely recognized as Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. Although you may not be as familiar with the wines of this region, the popular wine destination is Southern California’s largest wine …