Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Autumn and Wine at the Ahwahnee

Autumn and Wine at the Ahwahnee

Star vintners and enthusiastic oenophiles gather for a fall tradition. Read »

Monday, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Taking a Fast Raft on Monterey Bay

Taking a Fast Raft on Monterey Bay

It's a low-to-the-water ocean experience. What will you see from there? Read »

Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Waterski to Catalina (Really)

Waterski to Catalina (Really)

Ready to waterski to Catalina Island? And back? Read »

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Santa Barbara, Seen from Two Wheels

Santa Barbara, Seen from Two Wheels

There are plenty of ways to cycle around the American Riviera. Read »

Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Salt Masterpiece in Monterey

A Salt Masterpiece in Monterey

The Monterey Museum of Art is featuring an elegant and ephemeral artwork. Read »

Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Fun Without Sun in Sin City

Fun Without Sun in Sin City

Temps can top three digits but there are places to keep it cool. Read »

Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Group Hike, Glacier Point, Glorious Views

Group Hike, Glacier Point, Glorious Views

Get to know the national park alongside other adventurers. Read »

Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Give Back Getaway in Laguna Niguel

Give Back Getaway in Laguna Niguel

Been wanting to try a volunteer vacation? The Ritz-Carlton has suggestions. Read »

Monday, Jun 10, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Interested? Howard Hughes's Tahoe Getaway for Sale

Interested? Howard Hughes's Tahoe Getaway for Sale

The eccentric visionary's lake-close abode is on the selling block. Read »

Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

New Hearst Castle Tour: Designing the Dream

New Hearst Castle Tour: Designing the Dream

The summertime tour will take in the North Wing (and Neptune Pool, natch). Read »

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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing, close weekend away or an exciting week-long adventure, Worth the Trip offers daily stories on what is truly worth your valuable vacation time. Whether by car, plane, train, boat, bicycle, kayak or snowshoes -- Worth the Trip points you in the right direction.
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Travel Kit

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.

LA GETAWAY

Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

LOAD THE CAR SEAT

When you have to/want to take the kids along.

Authors
Alysia Gray Painter Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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