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Catalina Island for the Holidays!
My Catalina Island adventure starts in a very different way. I was offered the experience to tour the famous Welk Resort in Escondido, Ca. and of course enticed to buy a timeshare. As a Travel journalist, I wanted to see the Resort and get detailed information on it through the process. After a very kind…
Virginia City, Nevada~ What are you waiting for? Let’s go!
Step back in time in Virginia City!! I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Virginia City. If you’re like me, you want to go back in time and have a great experience whether it’s dining, entertainment or lodging. You certainly don’t want to leave too early. Three days is perfect to get…
San Francisco to Fort Bragg – Some of California’s hidden jewels and hideaways!
San Francisco to Fort Bragg; some of California’s hidden jewels and hideaways! My photographer and I on assignment, decided to travel to the Northern California area to see what a family could find on a budget, to include; dining, activities, and lodging. We found several high-rated lodgings and instead zeroed in on one that…
Carson Valley, Nevada~ rugged, relaxed, reachable destination!
Carson Valley, Nevada is one of the few places where the night skies are lit up by stars; not neon lights!! The Magic of Carson Valley! Make Carson Valley your next Rugged ∙ Relaxed ∙ Reachable retreat destination. With natural beauty, a laid back friendly atmosphere, historic exploration, authentic outdoor recreation, and a wide entertaining…
Santa Barbara to San Simeon road trip, anytime of the year!
One of my favorite road trips in central California is what I call my anytime of the year trip, “Santa Barbara to San Simeon” driving along the Pacific Coast Highway and 101, nice and slow, stopping at all the great places along the way. Pulling into Santa Barbara, the American Riviera, my first stop was the…
Featured story ~~ Christmas Season in Southern California
As we enter the Christmas season and holidays, some of the best places in Southern California to see, dine and/or experience are in this article; if you want the IPA Magazine opinion! Glamour and music at the FASHION ISLAND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Newport Beach, California This is just like being at Disneyland. The excitement level…
Summer and Winter vacation in Lake Tahoe~~ Where to play, stay and dine – Part 1
FEATURED STORY – Summer vacation in Lake Tahoe, California; Where to play, stay and dine! by Joseph Chandler Some interesting history about Lake Tahoe…Lake Tahoe is the largest and most beautiful alpine lake in North America, as well as the second deepest lake in the U.S. The maximum depth is 1,645ft. Lake Tahoe is a…
2013 Orange County Fair
The Orange County California Fair is one of the finest Fair’s in my opinion in the United States. Considering the climate, security, food, entertainment and exhibits, it’s pretty hard to beat! The 2013 OC Fair theme was “Come & Get It”. The Fair ran from July 12 – August 11 and…