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FOOD, WINE & ADVENTURE IN VENTURA

By Greer Wylder

April 27, 2011

Review By Sheryll Alexander For those seeking really cool and affordable spring or summer adventures in Southern California, think Ventura, Ventura Wine Trail and Channel Islands National Park. Located a short 30-minute drive from Malibu via super scenic Highway 101, Ventura is a rarified California seaside village. Still somewhat “undiscovered,” Ventura has a bustling and beautiful boat harbor, voyages to nearby and totally wild Channel Islands, a laid-back surfer and artist vibe and a vibrant farm, wine and dining culture. Most hotels are located in or around either Ventura Harbor or along San Buenaventura State Beach. Staying in a harbor…

BRITISH AIRWAYS SPRING SEAT SALE!

By Greer Wylder

April 26, 2011

By Roni Weiss Want to walk in the footsteps of Wills and Kate? Then it's time to head off to London on British Airways during their “spring seat sale.” How does it work? When you purchase a round-trip British Airways flight to London (which starts at $732) from now until midnight Eastern time on May 5, 2011, you receive a complimentary London Sightseeing Pass, which gives you access to over 55 top attractions, including: St Paul's Cathedral (the site of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding) Westminster Abbey (where His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Kate Middleton will…

Wyndham OC Offers Mamma Mia Package

By Greer Wylder

April 19, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Newly-renovated The Wyndham Orange County hotel, which is located right on Costa Mesa’s Avenue of the Arts, is offering a Mamma Mia!-themed package for theatre enthusiasts who want to combine a Broadway-caliber Segerstrom Center for the Arts show with South Coast Plaza accommodations and dining. Available for booking as of April 19 and continuing throughout the month of June, the hotel’s Mamma Mia! package offers fans an array of themed amenities, including VIP tickets to the show (orchestra seating), access to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts exclusive Donor Lounge and a three-course Mamma Mia!-inspired dinner at…

VISIT NAPA VALLEY THIS SUMMER!

By Greer Wylder

April 16, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander The time to start planning a summer vacation to Napa Valley is now, so here’s some festivals, tours, classes, hotel packages and wine tasting news from this legendary California destination. Home to world-renowned wines, Michelin-starred restaurants, world-class resorts, natural beauty and inspiring art collections, the Napa Valley also continually innovates to offer visitors new reasons to come and stay longer. Festivals, Tours & Classes Calistoga’s second annual Calistoga Tamale Festival, held May 1, is one of many ways the town will be honoring the milestone anniversary. Visit http://www.calistogavisitors.com. This summer, Kayak Napa Valley will introduce sunset cruises…

GO GREEN AT OJAI’S BLUE IGUANA INN

By Greer Wylder

April 16, 2011

By Joanne Tucker One way to get back to nature this spring season is to take a relaxing vacation to the wondrous Ojai Valley with a “green meets blue” stay at the Blue Iguana Inn, which features the organic wines of Casa Barranca Winery. Located an easy 90 minute drive north of LA on Highway 33, the Blue Iguana Inn is situated in the heart of the picturesque Ojai Valley and just a two-minute drive from the historic village of Ojai with its specialty shops, art galleries, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Surrounded by citrus groves, oak groves and the…