http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:12:58 -0700 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:27:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Escape-the-crunch-of-crush-Wine-Country-harvest-escapes?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  Harvest time has arrived, making Wine Country into the destination du jour of California's Indian Summer. Imagine warm languid days filled with the scent of crisped apples and grape leaves, earth being turned and yes, so much perfume of so many... Wine Country Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:27:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Escape-the-crunch-of-crush-Wine-Country-harvest-escapes?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Have-we-graduated?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  As I stared at the collection of books, train toys, wipes, clothing and snacks overflowing from our backpacks, I had to ask the question: Have we, like most of our thirtysomething friends, graduated from traveling with backpacks? Most of my one... beaches adventures Adventure Travel 2009 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:06:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Have-we-graduated?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Which-Northern-California-county-offers-summer-festivals-with-cowgirls-salmon-art-and-music?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  Some destinations rely on their notoriety to draw tourists back year after year. Mendocino County has a different agenda. Combining rich redwood forests, windswept beaches, and artsy towns with one-of-a-kind festivals, San Francisco's northern ... Mendocino Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:15:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Which-Northern-California-county-offers-summer-festivals-with-cowgirls-salmon-art-and-music?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Northern-Californias-top-inns-for-romantic-getawayspart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  With honeymoons, anniversaries, and the summer heat all begging to be celebrated, Northern California has its fair share of places to woo your sweetheart. Selecting which is right for you is the only problem. Here are my top romantic inns for a... San Francisco hotels San Francisco Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:32:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Northern-Californias-top-inns-for-romantic-getawayspart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Kauais-Kokee-forest-brush-fire-mostly-contained?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  A brush fire torched 10 acres of Kokee forest in the Waimea Canyon State Park this weekend. As of Sunday morning, the blaze was 75 percent contained, with a few hot spots still burning. The fire started along Makaha Ridge Road and has burned ov... Kauai Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:21:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Kauais-Kokee-forest-brush-fire-mostly-contained?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Last-minute-Northern-California-Fourth-of-July-ideas?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  San Franciscans have a love/hate affair with the 4th of July. Oh how we love to celebrate barbeque, family and friends, the languid days of summer, lounging in Dolores Park with Bi Rite honey lavender ice cream, and a six pack, just waiting for... Family travel Festivals Gold Country Family Vacations Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:03:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Last-minute-Northern-California-Fourth-of-July-ideas?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Unplug-and-follow-the-music-around-the-world?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  On my first overseas trip, I was beginning to feel homesick when I stumbled into a cafe in Amsterdam. It was the typical Dutch coffee shop, complete with typical Dutch vices, but that wasn't what drew me in. The sound of Michael Jackson's voice... travel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:38:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Unplug-and-follow-the-music-around-the-world?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d23-The-HowTo-guide-to-planning-a-trip-in-the-Internet-age?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner After prowling through Travelzoo, Travel-ticker, and Smarter Travel, we finally found a reasonable airline flight to Thailand. But this fickle traveler had to marinate on the price ($670--in summer!), the dates, and if I could handle a 25 hour travel... travel San Francisco hotels deals beaches San Francisco Central Coast Wine Country Family travel Festivals Yosemite Eco-travel adventures Lake Tahoe Redwood coast Mendocino Shasta Kauai Hawaii Gold Country Adventure Travel 2009 Family Vacations Summer Ci Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d23-The-HowTo-guide-to-planning-a-trip-in-the-Internet-age?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Off-the-strip-Sin-Citys-under-the-radar-westside?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  Everyone smirks when they hear you are going to Las Vegas. You know the expression: an upper lip curl that insinuates that you are about to drink yourself into a money spending stupor, indulge yourself with gluttinous cuisine, then shop until y... adventures Adventure Travel 2009 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:41:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Off-the-strip-Sin-Citys-under-the-radar-westside?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d19-10-last-minute-Fathers-Day-gifts-for-traveling-papas?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  As queen of the procrastinators, I am often scowering the Internet searching for last minute ideas for Father's Day. If you are like me, here are some ideas that dads with wanderlust will surely appreciate. 1. Golden Gate Meat Company's Foodie ... adventures Adventure Travel 2009 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:07:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d19-10-last-minute-Fathers-Day-gifts-for-traveling-papas?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Searching-for-that-special-romantic-getaway?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Farmhouse Inn.Sometimes a hotel captures your heart. In the most unlikely of Sonoma County locations, the Farmhouse Inn is my Wine Country destination of du jour.Hidden in Forestville this distinctive escape has recently expanded t... Wine Country Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:07:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Searching-for-that-special-romantic-getaway?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Northern-Californias-top-kidfriendly-music-venuespart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  People call me crazy when I say I bring my toddler most everywhere. He's stayed at Meadowood, eaten Thomas Keller meals, and been to more festivals than many adults I know. With all this experience, though he might not remember his night, say, ... Family travel Festivals Family Vacations Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:15:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Northern-Californias-top-kidfriendly-music-venuespart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Northern-California-hot-springs?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner   Imagine dipping your toes in a pool of natural hot springs, while surrounded by whizzing birds and prancing deer. Or maybe you prefer soaking in clawfoot tubs perched on a cliff with the ocean crashing below. Whether you aim for maintained hot... Family travel Eco-travel Family Vacations Hot Springs Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:02:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Northern-California-hot-springs?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Quiet-vineyard-cottagesEscape-the-Wine-Country-crowds?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  While playing catch with our son in the vineyard hugged lawn, my husband and I sipped Chardonnay. A rabbit hopped by. The birds chirped merrily. The sun descended past the mountains. A breeze traveled through the roses and oaks. You'd never kno... travel Wine Country The Great American Road Trip Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:31:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Quiet-vineyard-cottagesEscape-the-Wine-Country-crowds?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Kauais-Inns-Offer-the-True-Spirit-of-Aloha?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  In the purest form, aloha means love. To show aloha means more than checking you into your hotel room with a smile then sending you on your way. Rather, Hawaiians pride themselves on being the most generous hosts in the Pacific. So to experienc... Kauai Hawaii Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:28:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Kauais-Inns-Offer-the-True-Spirit-of-Aloha?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Escape-to-Californias-secret-mountain-townsPart-two?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  I'm letting the cat out of the bag. But I assume that if you are on the prowl for secret mountain towns, you probably deserve to know about Northern California's finest. This is the second installment of my favorite hidden mountain towns. For i... Shasta Dunsmuir Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:32:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Escape-to-Californias-secret-mountain-townsPart-two?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Northern-California-June-events?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  With summer, comes a slew of Northern California's finest events. An array of June festivals leave you no excuse to be bored at home. Here are a few of my favorites. San Francisco's new Sunday Streets heads out to the Mission District this Sund... deals Central Coast Family travel Festivals Eco-travel Gold Country Family Vacations Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Northern-California-June-events?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Northern-California-An-Explorers-Guide-A-guidebook-for-all-budgets?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  Looking for summer road trip ideas? Romantic getaways? Family adventures? Campsites, gourmet taco trucks, hikes and hidden mountain towns? My new guidebook Northern California: An Explorer's Guide addresses the need for honest coverage of ... travel San Francisco hotels deals beaches San Francisco Central Coast Wine Country Family travel Festivals Yosemite Eco-travel adventures Lake Tahoe Redwood coast Mendocino Shasta Kauai Hawaii Gold Country Adventure Travel 2009 Family Vacations Summer Ci Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:55:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Northern-California-An-Explorers-Guide-A-guidebook-for-all-budgets?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Escape-to-Californias-secret-mountain-townsPart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner   It's not a secret that Northern California boasts some of the finest landscapes on this planet. Locals smile from ear to ear just thinking of Big Sur's jagged peaks, Yosemite's grandeur, and the north coast redwoods. However, even locals aren... Central Coast Fri, 29 May 2009 16:04:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Escape-to-Californias-secret-mountain-townsPart-one?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Bay-Area-lakes-for-summer-swimmingPart-2?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner  If you live in the north or south Bay Area, you don't have to trek all the way to the east bay to swim. Here are a few more lakes for summer swimming.1. Lake Lagunitas. This Corte Madera lake is a favorite with Marin County families. And rightl... beaches Wed, 27 May 2009 10:42:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Bay-Area-lakes-for-summer-swimmingPart-2?cid=exrss-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner