Entries tagged with: best western california
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Okay Blue Jays
For the first time in twenty years there is genuine interest and excitement for major league baseball in Canada. It's hard to believe that it was exactly two decades since Joe Carter's historic homerun to give The Toronto Blue Jays...
Posted on April 4, 2013 9:15 AM
Most Scenic Highways and Byways
I'm now a mini-van driving dad. Not by choice. I was forced into this decision by the other powers in the household - my wife and her cohorts, my 2 daughters and son. They are in heaven in our fully-loaded,...
Posted on October 15, 2012 2:01 PM
Great Hiking Sites on the Westcoast
Here are some of my favorite hiking spots and trails on the west coast of North America, all worth considering exploring before we lose this lovely summer weather. These are (mostly) for all ages and can be a great family...
Posted on August 28, 2012 5:16 PM
Summer Rock Climbing Destinations
If you're a rock climber in the US, the final month of summer can be some of the most frustrating. Hot stone, a burning sun and crowds of campers make for an uncomfortable hike in and a poor night's sleep....
Posted on August 27, 2012 3:19 PM
Before Summer is Over - Popular Travel Destinations and Things to Do
Summer's here (for now), school's out and kids are home. But the kids will be back to school before you know it. Looking for a last minute vacation? Never fear, BEST WESTERN has put together a few of our favorite...
Posted on July 31, 2012 10:07 AM
Something To Live By
What do all 50 states as well as the ten provinces of Canada have in common that also make each unique? They all have a motto, many of which are abstract, but others that today live up to the short...
Posted on June 6, 2012 9:59 AM
Cinco Celebrations in the Southwest
Cinco de Mayo! Here in the United States, it is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Ironically, the day is barely noted in Mexico. Commonly mistaken with Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16th), it is actually an observation...
Posted on May 4, 2012 4:11 PM
California Sea and Desert Trip: Day Four: Lone Pine to Cambria
For such a small town, Lone Pine really is in the center of a lot of special locations. Death Valley National Park is to the east. Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are to the west. The portal...
Posted on April 9, 2012 9:52 AM
California Sea and Desert Trip: Day Three: Palm Springs to Lone Pine
Palm Springs is a sleepy town in the morning. I like that. The Club Room at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Las Brisas Hotel is bustling, however. Breakfast is served, and it's included in the price of the room. A chef...
Posted on April 6, 2012 9:55 AM
Your Motorcycle In Winter
Even though I live in Southern California, I find myself contemplating how to keep my motorcycling jones fulfilled during the winter. I can only imagine the depths of despair that my motorcycling friends in the Upper Midwest are enduring right...
Posted on December 27, 2011 10:18 AM
Hanukkah Festival Travel
This year, beginning at sunset on December 20th and concluding at sunset on December 28th will be the time when many Jewish Americans will celebrate the Hanukkah holiday. Hanukkah is generally known as the festival of lights and is an...
Posted on December 20, 2011 10:24 AM
Splurging On Wetsuits In San Diego
Hotels rooms under $100, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, cheap flights with long layovers and strange departure times. I'm used to seeking out deals when traveling. Our family can only afford to travel on the cheap. ...
Posted on September 9, 2011 4:10 PM
Favorite Ride: Santa Barbara, CA
I've been using Santa Barbara as an escape from Los Angeles ever since I was in college in the 1980s. The rich and famous have been drawn to Santa Barbara since the 1920s, as the area is uncommonly beautiful and...
Posted on August 30, 2011 11:16 AM
Universal Studios
If your family loves the silver screen and thrill rides that may cause some to scream, Universal Studios is the place for you and your family this summer. Universal Studios is one of the oldest movie studios in Hollywood. The...
Posted on August 12, 2011 11:15 AM