The vineyards in the North Lake Tahoe area will amaze you so much, you'll want to "stomp your feet". Truckee, California is the prominent area for wine on the California side of North Lake Tahoe. Truckee River Winery ages their wine in a snowbound barn. It must age longer, but the winery...
North Lake Tahoe is an area which offers wonderful cultural events and premier entertainment. Of all the things to do there, however, few things beat the simple joys found in attending a winery tour or one of the local wine festivals. The following events and places are all ones at which you can taste...
Falling leaves don't have to mean the end of fun and adventure: Drop the rake and get in the car - we're going to Lake Tahoe ! In picturesque Lake Tahoe, changing leaves mark the start of something good; the beginning of many terrific Autumn festivals and events! From fancy-pants wine events...
"Lono-i-ka-makahiki" Grateful for the land; happy to be here. If you're going to Maui for the holidays, why not start with Thanksgiving and stay through New Year's? That way, you'll have time to explore the island at leisure. The American holiday of Thanksgiving coincides with the...
After the summer tourists have gone home and before the skiers arrive, Lake Tahoe beckons to those who want to spend fall days amidst towering pines and firs, enjoying the unique setting high in the Sierra Mountains. It's too early for dog sledding and it's too late for swimming, but hiking the...
Do the winters seem too long ? Missing seeing green?Do you long for the sun and breeze to give you a warm kiss? Are you prone to the "Christmas blues" particularly when the holidays are near? Weeks before thanksgiving,do you already worry about overcrowded airports, traffic jams and teeming...
Need a few tips for traveling to Maui on a strict budget? The first thing I learned on my trip to Maui (with friends who had unlimited budgets) was that I really had to spend my money wisely in order to pay all my bills waiting for me back home. I only used my credit card twice, for the flight and for...
What better way to escape the winter blues than a vacation on Maui? All you have to do is mention going to Maui and visions of surfing, sunshine and beaches come to mind. Even though winter is the rainy season in Hawaii the worst weather in Maui during winter you will encounter is scattered showers and...