Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, making it a three-day weekend for many and the perfect excuse to put some fireworks in your holiday with a getaway trip out of town. There’s hardly a community in Northern California that’s not planning a full day of entertainment, from county fairs and small-town parades to street festivals and beach parties. Here are a few of my top picks for a fun-filled Fourth of July. Read full article »
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Independence Day Getaways
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Memorial Day Getaways
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up next week and you still haven’t made any plans yet, have you? I didn’t think so. Well, now’s a great time to start, so pour yourself another cup of coffee and take a few minutes to comb over my top suggestions for fun and affordable Memorial Day getaways in Northern California: exploring petrified forests, kayaking with sea otters, hiking along the coast, and many more. Read full article »
Mother’s Day Getaways
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
If anybody deserves a weekend of blissful indulgence, it’s all the moms out there. As if giving birth wasn’t hard enough, then they had to rearrange their entire world to take care of you. So for all those sleepless nights she spent making sure you were safe and warm, here’s what you should do in return: Treat her to a Mother’s Day getaway to a really nice hotel where she can relax with a good book and enjoy some quality quiet time. Mother’s Day is just a week away, so to help you out, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite getaway gift ideas that I guarantee any mom will enjoy. Read full article »
Valentine’s Day Getaways
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
So you’re going to take your lover to a fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day, eh? How original. C’mon people, let’s spice it up a bit. Let’s plan the kind of romantic weekend getaway that your significant other would never have dreamed you’d be clever enough to think of.
This year Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, so that gives you the entire weekend to woo and wow your better half with one of our special Valentine’s Day weekend getaways that will keep you out of the doghouse for months (well, for weeks at least). Read full article »
Last Minute Holiday Getaways
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Tis’ the year to procrastinate, eh? It’s December 20th and you still haven’t decided what you’re going to do for New Years Eve. Heck, you barely started your Christmas shopping. Well it’s not too late to plan a relaxing winter getaway that will help release the tensions from all this holiday hubbub. Not only has the team at LocalGetaways put together some special holiday hotel deals, we’ve also combined them with our top picks for fun end-of-the-year local events for friends, couples, and families. Think of it as a present to yourself for being such a wonderful person all year. Read full article »
Holiday Shopping Getaways
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Standing in the center of San Francisco’s Union Square during the holidays is an experience not to be missed. The city has a living pulse of its own this time of year. All the stores are resplendent with twinkling lights and fanciful displays. Christmas trees festooned with lights and ornaments fill the square while children stand in line to talk to Santa. Sharing these kinds of special moments while discovering the perfect gift for your loved ones are what the holidays are all about. Being in the fashion industry for nearly ten years, I have come to find that San Francisco is loaded with high-fashion hideaways all over the city, and here are a few of my favorites. Read full article »
Holiday Train Trips
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
There’s something about riding on a train that’s just… cool. And to ride along with your family, friends, or significant other while celebrating the holidays is all the better. Each year several local train companies festoon their engines and vintage passenger cars with thousands of lights and ornaments. It’s quite a sight to see at night, a massive torpedo of luminosity rolling down the tracks as bands play and revelers dance the night away.
So if you still haven’t made any New Year’s Eve plans or are looking for something fun to do with the kids while they’re on school break, take a look at my train of thoughts below (oh my that’s a bad pun). I’m sure there’s something here in your neck of the woods that offers the perfect excuse to hop in the car for a rolling holiday getaway. Read full article »
Independence Day Getaways
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, signaling a three-day weekend for many and the perfect excuse to put some fireworks in your holiday with a getaway trip out of town. The Fourth of July is a universal occasion for outdoor family fun, and there’s hardly a community in Northern California that’s not planning a day of entertainment to make the holiday memorable. A few cities have cancelled their fireworks shows this year due to budget constraints, but there are still dozens of locations around the region where you can admire the rockets’ red glare. Read full article »
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