http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:33:24 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Visiting-the-Komodo-dragons-of-Indonesia?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Komodo dragon on approach in Komodo, Indonesia.   Photo: Steve Perez   Oh sure, in the Komodo region of Indonesia, the scuba diving is fantastic. Lots of beautiful flora and fauna under the sea. Why then, is one most fascinated by ... Indonesia Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Visiting-the-Komodo-dragons-of-Indonesia?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-A-cultural-evening-in-Sanur-Bali?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner Having landed in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia midway through a recent assignment, the much better half was bound and determined to expose us to some local culture. Too weary to resist (energy apparently sapped by repeated exposure to various plentiful f... Indonesia Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-A-cultural-evening-in-Sanur-Bali?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-A-roundabout-tour-of-Windows-7-via-Paris?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner  Ah, Paris in the fall, croissants and coffee at street-side cafes, languid smokes while surveying the great works of art, sampling the . . . Windows 7 operating system?It's true, according to BusinessWeek's Leona Liu, the magazine's Paris corre... Travel talk Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:36:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-A-roundabout-tour-of-Windows-7-via-Paris?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-52-zoos-in-52-weeks-takes-on-the-San-Diego-Zoos-Wild-Animal-Park?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner \   Photo: Gabe Taviano As reported earlier this summer, the Taviano clan of Columbus, Ohio toured 52 zoos in 52 weeks, rolling through San Diego County July 16-18 of 2009. We were interested in their these parts is their impression of the local... S.D. FYI Wild Animal Park Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:34:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-52-zoos-in-52-weeks-takes-on-the-San-Diego-Zoos-Wild-Animal-Park?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Naturalist-documents-life-at-Aquarium-of-the-Pacific?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner Where would those who enjoy the sights and sounds of Southern California be without the legion of docents and volunteers throughout this great state? We'd be a lot less informed, that's for certain. Today, we pay tribute to longtime dedicated natura... People that you meet Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:07:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Naturalist-documents-life-at-Aquarium-of-the-Pacific?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Waterski-Costa-Rica?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo: Waterski Costa Rica It's when summer is long gone and the days start becoming shorter than ones thoughts turn to the south -- Costa Rica that is, home of Waterski Costa Rica.All winter long, this premiere camp basks in warm tropical w... Adventure Travel 2009 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:20:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Waterski-Costa-Rica?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Discount-golf-cards-Buyer-beware?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   No golf card discounts at Hualalai, Big Island, Hawaii.   Photo: Steve PerezWhen it comes to alleged golf discount cards, like any certified golf nut, in my life, I've had a few.There's the The PGA Tour Partners club card..., the The... Golf Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:09:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Discount-golf-cards-Buyer-beware?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-50-Ways-to-Save-the-Ocean?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo: Amazon.com The beaches of southern California are punctuated by the magnificent Pacific Ocean.  These are areas that many of us often take for granted. But perhaps we shouldn't, if we stop to consider its economic impact. One fed... People that you meet Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:51:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-50-Ways-to-Save-the-Ocean?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Budget-Travel-mag-lauds-those-going-the-extra-mile?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner  American's One-Way Flex Awards loyalty program wins Budget Travel magazine in October weighs in with the  winners of its 5th Annual Extra Mile Awards. They're meant to recognize and celebrate companies and destinations that are going &quot... Travel talk Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:58:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Budget-Travel-mag-lauds-those-going-the-extra-mile?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-When-temps-cool-its-a-good-time-to-enjoy-AnzaBorrego?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo:If San Diego in the fall or winter is on your itinerary, take a day to investigate the offerings atAnza-Borrego Desert State Park. While difficult to pry yourself from the scenic vistas enjoyed closer to the ocean, the desert area is a... Travel talk Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:56:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-When-temps-cool-its-a-good-time-to-enjoy-AnzaBorrego?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Flying-into-San-Diego-County-Heres-one-way-to-go-first-cabin?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Lear 60, one of Schubach's "midsize" jets.Nothing says a comfortable flight like flying "first class," and for the fortunate few, the ultimate alternative is your own private charter. In San Diego County, the gold standard... Luxury Travel Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:13:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Flying-into-San-Diego-County-Heres-one-way-to-go-first-cabin?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Giant-Rat-of-Sumatra-Recommended-reading-for-a-San-Diego-Road-Trip?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Cover of "The Giant Rat of Sumatra" It's never too early to start planning for the next road trip with the kids to San Diego.Writer Dawn Bonker recommends a tall tale by Sid Fleishman, entitled "The Giant Rat of Sumatra: or Pir... Great American Road Trip S.D. FYI Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:43:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Giant-Rat-of-Sumatra-Recommended-reading-for-a-San-Diego-Road-Trip?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Travel-101-Tips-on-traveling-safely?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner  The following tips come courtesy of Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman, who produce the TravelSmart column in Westways Magazine.A reader notes that reports of terrorism and crime in foreign countries makes them "leery" of traveling ab... Travel talk Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:29:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Travel-101-Tips-on-traveling-safely?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Seven-ways-and-more-to-enjoy-San-Diego-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   San Diego Magazine reports it's possible to enjoy even   the high-priced Hotel del Coronado on a budget.In its September 2009 issue, San Diego Magazine lists 25 way to enjoy "America's Finest City" on a budget.To receive all 25... Great deals S.D. FYI Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Seven-ways-and-more-to-enjoy-San-Diego-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Scariness-in-store-at-the-fairgrounds-Scream-Zone?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner  How many will fall victim to the House in '09?A year ago, investors were screaming at the horrors of the stock market. This year, it is hoped, the only screams heard will be those emanating from such Halloween attractions as the Scream Zone at... S.D. FYI Del Mar Fairgrounds Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:35:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Scariness-in-store-at-the-fairgrounds-Scream-Zone?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d17-A-holiday-gift-idea-for-those-with-the-travel-bug-from-Lonely-Planet?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Gold team talks strategy at the Surf Festival volleyball   tournament in Manhattan Beach.   Photo: Lonely Planet Blame the Lonely Planet people for this holiday gift suggestion (in September no less), but we're never one to pass up a... Travel talk Great American Road Trip Hawaii Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:23:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d17-A-holiday-gift-idea-for-those-with-the-travel-bug-from-Lonely-Planet?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-International-visits-to-US-dropped-11-percent-in-June?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner Lost (intentionally buried?) amid the 9/11 anniversary news last week was this report from the U.S. Department of Commerce that does not bode well for the so-called recovery and the travel and tourism business.On 9/11, the department's Office of Trav... Travel talk Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:29:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-International-visits-to-US-dropped-11-percent-in-June?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Arizonas-Verde-Valley-Wine-Trail-photo-contest?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo: Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Some cheese to go with that wine being offered in Arizona.Shutterbugs with photographs of the Verde Valley Wine Trail area offerings have a chance to help tell its story and the opportunity to win "c... Gourmand on the go Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:07:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Arizonas-Verde-Valley-Wine-Trail-photo-contest?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Experience-the-Future-of-News-and-its-past-at-the-Newseum?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo:  James P. Blair/Newseum  While the form has changed over the years, from the "rants" of our Founding Fathers on the printed page to whatever "medicated goo" they're calling it today, the U.S. is a nation th... Places to go Great American Road Trip Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:47:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Experience-the-Future-of-News-and-its-past-at-the-Newseum?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Curtain-to-fall-on-longrunning-SeaWorld-show?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner   Photo: SeaWorld If you're in the neighborhood and STILL don't have any plans for Labor Day beyond puttering around the house, there is the final opportunity to catch a bit of San Diego travel and tourism history.Today marks the final performan... SeaWorld San DIego Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:05:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4902-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Curtain-to-fall-on-longrunning-SeaWorld-show?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Travel-Examiner