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IN THIS ISSUE: Featured Articles & Interviews Visalia & Central California’s Sequoia Valley - The Perfect Summer Getaway: From parks, preserves and forests, to art and culture, fine dining and shopping, annual festivals and more - Tulare County in Central California is not only home to biggest trees and California’s agricultural center, the region is also a perfect summer getaway for family vacations, nature and outdoor adventures, romantic escapes, and more. Read more. Group Recreation & Travel Destination - Twentynine Palms, CA: Nestled between the 800,000 acres of Joshua Tree National Park and the largest U.S. Marine Corps base, Twentynine Palms is a unique group travel destination offering art and shopping, museums, wildflowers, outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing, and more. Read on.	Hot Links Articles, Reviews & Interviews Attractions & Activities Destinations - Cities & Towns - Explore by State Group Travel - Art & Craft Retreat Facilities - Meeting, Conference & Convention Facilities - Wedding & event Planner Lodging Guide RV & Camping Scenic Drives & Routes Shops & Services Visitor Bureaus & Welcome Centers
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch & Resort - Tucson, AZ: Prized for its historic architecture, picturesque rooms, fine dining and wine collection, desert landscape gardens and magnificent views, Hacienda del Sol is a charming southwest destination nestled in the heart of the most beautiful foothills of Tucson. Read more.
Nature Cruise to the Islas Los Coronados - Pirates & Rum Runners, Whales & Dolphins, Elephants Seals, Sea Birds, and More! Read about our incredible Nature Cruise experience with San Diego Harbor Excursion and listen to our interview with Captain Ben Griffith.  Read more..
Discover Tuolumne County, CA: Nestled in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country where the biggest gold rush in American history began, Tuolumne County is the recreational and cultural center of the Mother Lode near Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest. Read more and listen to our interview with Nanci Sikes, Executive Director of Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau. Click Here.
Stockton – California’s Delta City: Located along the San Joaquin Delta waterway, connecting the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers; Stockton is the 13th largest city in California, and is also the San Joaquin County seat. We recently interviewed Wes Rhea, Director of Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau about Stockton’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, its downtown waterfront district, museums and attractions, sports facilities, theatre and arts attractions, upcoming festivals, and more. Read more.
Organic Farm Bed & Breakfast Destination - Fallbrook, CA: Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast is tucked into 20 rolling acres devoted to organic farming, and shares the last large expanse of chaparral and coastal habitat in Southern California. We recently interviewed Andrea Peterson organic farmer and Innkeeper of Blue Heron Farm B&B about being an organic farm and how it positively impacts her B&B guest. Read more and listen to the interview – Click Here.
Cruise the San Joaquin Waterway and Feel the ‘Delta Breeze’ – Explore Stockton’s Water Channel aboard the Delta River Cruise and get a glimpse into this Central California city’s rich maritime past and peer into its promising future at the beautiful new waterfront. Experience the best of Delta life as you cruise past families swimming in Tom Sawyer-like coves and Huck Finn-like fishers on the river bank, and glide by stately waterfront homes and watch as tugs assist ships from all over the world at the Port. Wildlife abounds in this birder's paradise. Read more.
Spring Mountain Escape at the Julian Lodge - Julian is beautiful in the spring featuring wildflowers, daffodils, apple tree and lilac blossoms, lush hiking trails and more….. Head up the hills for a Spring Getaway and enjoy Julian’s Famous Apple Pie, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Wildflowers, Romance, and more! The Julian Lodge, located in the heart of the historic downtown district is offering a great mid-week discount.  Click here for details, virtual tour & coupon!
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