Our daily look at deals and getaways
Temecula Marks Wine Tourism Day
The vino-rich area marks the first-ever celebration to pair the two. Read »
The Big Trees Tour of Yosemite's Mariposa Grove
Put on the headphones and prepare to marvel at mega sequoias. Read »
The Craft Beers of Santa Ynez Valley
It's an area known for wine, but May is beer's time to foam. Read »
An OC Beach Party Fetes California Wines
Pretty settings in the OC and Santa Barbara, plus vino, make for swanky soirees. Read »
The Desert's Heating Up (and That's Cool)
Is it too late to go Death Valley? Nope; summer is a special season, too. Read »
Stagecoach (Beyond the Stages)
The huge country music-tacular heads for the desert. What's to do? 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
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
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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