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When your three top talents are eating, sleeping, and criticizing, your career options are pretty limited, so it’s a good thing that I ended up being a travel writer. But it’s the eating for a living that I enjoy the most. That, and being able to share my finds with fellow food lovers. Lately I’ve been tooling around Sonoma County on a never-ending quest for the perfect hamburger (as noble a pursuit as any in my opinion), revisiting some my restaurant favorites and discovering a few new gems that I’d like to share with you. Read full article »
SECRETS of SONOMA: Epicurean Adventures
March 7th, 2010 by Getaway GuruWhale Watching
February 28th, 2010 by Getaway Guru
It’s time to witness one of the greatest wildlife migrations on the planet, and it’s happening just west of you. Every March herds gray whales can be spotted from shore as they journey northward along the coast, completing the last leg of their 14,000-mile annual round-trip. The proud parents are heading back to their Arctic feeding grounds after giving birth to their calves in the warm waters of Baja California (yes, even baby whales are adorable).
Ergo, this week’s theme is all about my favorite places along the Northern Coast to spot gray whales—from Mendocino to Monterey Bay—as well as the best whale watching boat tours and places to stay during your whale watching getaway. And don’t forget to bring binoculars. Read full article »
Romantic Road Trips
February 21st, 2010 by Getaway Guru
If your Valentine’s Day weekend wasn’t exactly the whirlwind of romantic wonderment you hoped and dreamed it would be, it’s not too late to take a do-over. Spring is right around the corner and plenty of hotels are offering heavily discounted rates and packages to lure local lovers on a romantic weekend getaway. Of the dozens of deals and events that have come across my desk this week I picked a few of my favorites, all of which are guaranteed sure-things for couples in need of an extension on their Valentine’s Day intentions. Read full article »
Dog-Gone Getaways
February 14th, 2010 by Getaway Guru
We recently did a survey at LocalGetaways and one of most requested topics for local travel tips was pet-friendly getaways. Which makes sense, because there’s nothing more sad than saying goodbye to your little buddy as you walk out the front door for weekend getaway. Ergo, this week’s theme covers a few of my top picks for pet-friendly destinations in Northern California. Better yet, add your own tips and advice to our pet-friendly blogs below. We’d love to hear from you. Read full article »