Now that autumn is upon us, it’s time to consider taking a weekend getaway to enjoy some of the best fall foliage viewing in the country. November is the perfect time to take a relaxing road trip, enjoy the crisp weather, tranquil setting, and vibrant patchwork of California’s fall colors—vivid leaves of orange, yellow, copper, and red that herald the changing of the seasons.
Listed below are some of my favorite places to visit (and things to do) this time of year, such as riding bikes through Sacramento’s Capital Park, strolling around historic Nevada City, or taking a scenic drive along Ebbetts Pass, one of the prettiest byways in the country. It’s the perfect kind of getaway for a romantic weekend, snuggled up in a cozy B&B by the fire while looking though all the amazing photos of blazing elms, maples, and oaks that you captured during the day. Read full article »

These getaway tips are for everyone who’s tired of listening to his or her skier friends boast about all that fresh “pow pow” in Tahoe. So you don’t ski or snowboard—big deal. There are plenty of other exhilarating winter activities in the Tahoe region that don’t require you to buy absurdly expensive lift tickets and humiliate yourself on the bunny slopes. I’ve been heading up to Tahoe every winter since I was a toddler and I know ALL the best places to play in the snow, whether it’s bombing down the hill on a saucer at Granlibakken or dog sledding through a snowy alpine meadow. No previous experience is required for any of these getaways, so start planning a Tahoe getaway today to play in all that glorious new snow.
If you’re looking for something interesting and affordable to do this weekend, Mother Nature is putting on some pretty good free shows this time of year. Much of the wildlife in Northern California is doing the wild thing, and they don’t care who’s watching. Believe me, if you’ve never seen a pair of 2-ton elephant seal bulls fighting over a lady, you’re in for a treat. So grab your shiny new day-planner right now and carve out a few days for a wildlife watching getaway.
Listed below are some of my favorite places to visit (and things to do) this time of year, such as riding bikes through Sacramento’s Capital Park, strolling around historic Nevada City, or taking a scenic drive along Ebbetts Pass, one of the prettiest byways in the country. It’s the perfect kind of getaway for a romantic weekend, snuggled up in a cozy B&B by the fire while looking though all the amazing photos of blazing elms, maples, and oaks that you captured during the day.
A romantic 2-night San Francisco getaway package to the luxurious 
