FeedBack ( 0) | MAMMOTH - Snow on the way! Call Mammoth Sierra Reservations at 1.800.325.8415 for last minute deals. We offer a wide variety of condominium and townhome accommodations throughout Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth Mountain currently has the most skiable terrain open in California!
FeedBack ( 0) | OAHU - The 4 mile stretch of soft white sand and turquoise water known as Kailua beach is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing and the surf is gentle, fun and safe.
To the East, the other side of a scenic point, is heavenly Lanikai beach. Regularly voted the # 1 beach in Hawaii by the Travel Channel, Lanikai beach is picture-perfect with its clear calm waters protected by an off-shore coral reef, and the magical Mokulua islands on the horizon creating stunning sunrises. Add to this the backdrop of the scenic Ko’olau mountains and you have a place of breathtaking beauty!
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FeedBack ( 0) | RUIDOSO - The most popular form of lodging accommodations while visiting Ruidoso, NM is the vacation rental home. Pick your favorite amenities from hot tub, to spectacular views. Select a more secluded location or be right in the middle of town. Vacation rentals can be far more economical than individual motel rooms for groups of every size. Take a quick tour of just some of the different properties offered for rent by Cool Ruidoso, the area's most prestigious vacation rental agency. So kick back and enjoy the relaxing experience of mountain life!
FeedBack ( 0) | MONTEREY_BAY - Please join me in supporting Jay Killen's fight against Parkinson's Disease with our 50/50 raffle. Great prizes! Check it out at Monterey Rentals!
FeedBack ( 0) | MOOSEHEAD_LAKE - The Moosehead Lake region in Maine offers Moose Sarafis, whitewater rafting, rides on the historic Katahdin steamship, ATV-ing, hiking, canoeing-and-kayaking, fishing and more! If you have never been to the Moosehead Lake region, get ready to experience the ultimate Maine vacation. Picture endless miles of sparkling blue lakes set against a green forested backdrop with three hundred and sixty degree views of mountains -- and you never know when you will spot a moose. Whether it's adventure you are looking for or just some quiet relaxation, the Moosehead Lake region is perfect for your maine vacation, plus it's a great value for a family with affordable accommodations, quaint shopping villages, and lots of dining options.
FeedBack ( 0) | LAKE_TAHOE - This summer the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's comic masterpiece, TWELFTH NIGHT - an exhilarating production that features beautiful costumes, lavish sets and one of the most talented professional acting companies in the West!
FeedBack ( 0) | WINTER_PARK - By Pieter van Noordennen: The closest major resort to Denver (only 67 miles away), this bump-skiing paradise has added upgrades worth $170 million, including an ice-skating pond. What hasn't changed? The wallet-friendly lift-ticket prices, such as an $82 two-day child's pass over spring break. Read full article.
FeedBack ( 0) | KOHALA_COAST - A Hawaii Island visit is like no where else on earth. It excites, mystifies and gratifies everyone. If you think Hawaii Island – The Big Island – is about tropical rain forests, white, black and green-sand beaches, majestic volcanoes with snow-capped peaks, miles and miles where lava flowed – and still flows, green pastures, verdant valleys, delicate orchids, lush forests, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, deep-sea trophy fishing, star gazing, and an erupting volcano, all on one island, you got that right! Imagine a day where it's possible to experience a geologic wonder of lava flowing from the world’s longest active volcano, stand a top the tallest majestic volcano at 13,796 feet elevation to star gaze, and even swim in aqua waters amid schools of curious tropical fish and sea turtles – on the same day!
Eleven out of thirteen microclimate zones ranging from barren moonscape, lava fields, to tropical rain forest, rushing waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, rolling pastures, desert, and open ranch land – the Big Island offers visitors a complete experience. Come for the gorgeous coastline, the tropical gardens, ancient restored settlements, pre-missionary sacred places, museums, and pristine nature…the music, and local “Aloha Spirit”… the Big Island really does have it all!
FeedBack ( 0) | TRAVERSE_CITY - The Traverse City Film Festival has grown to become one of the largest film festivals in the Midwest, and one of the most respected in the country. Last year, there were over 106,000 admissions to 135 screenings, a number of them U.S. or world premieres. A special emphasis is given to foreign films, American independents, documentaries, and films which have been overlooked but deserve the attention of a public starved to see a good movie.
The festival also presents classic movies free of charge on a giant, inflatable outdoor screen overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in the Open Space Park at dusk.
FeedBack ( 0) | SOUTH_COAST_MAINE - York Beach, York Harbor, Ogunquit and Wells, Maine are some of the most wonderful southern Maine vacation areas. Sandy beaches, great shopping, lots to do, great food - what more could you ask for! Our commitment to both owners and guests has always been to provide excellence in everything we do and to prove what the highway sign says as you enter into the state,"Maine, the way life should be." The Seaside family welcomes you.
FeedBack ( 0) | PHOENIX - Sunshine is abundant and outdoor activities surround you. Whether your visit is for work or pleasure, Arizona offers you weather you can depend on (SUN) and lots to do.
From world class golf, to world class sporting events, Phoenix is a sports lover’s dream. During March each year you can check out the Cactus League in action all across the Valley. With multiple games each day, you are sure to see your Major League heroes up close and personal all month long. Come in mid-February and watch the boys of summer practice before spring training games actually start…It feels like you’re at your neighborhood park you’re so close. You can also see the world’s best golfers in January as the tee off in the Phoenix Open (Name changes often)…This tournament is great during the day and at night. The Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes all call Arizona their home so there are professional sports year round in the desert.
Not into sports? Check out Arizona’s hiking right in town…Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak, South Mountain, the Estrella Mountains...there is so many great areas to hike and enjoy the deserts beauty. Just looking for good food and good time.
Check out downtown Scottsdale, Mill Avenue in Tempe, Westgate Center in Glendale and the downtown Phoenix scene right next to the stadiums. Shopping in one of the Valleys indoor or outdoor malls is also a great way to spend a hot day as well as enjoying some great swim time at home or in a splash park.
Phoenix is affordable and great for families. Make Phoenix the site of your next great vacation.
FeedBack ( 0) | BRITISH_COLUMBIA - What do people do? In some cities, fireworks displays or parades are held to mark Victoria Day. One of the most notable parades is held in the city of Victoria, British Columbia, which was named after Queen Victoria. Many people gather in parks to enjoy fireworks displays, which are particularly impressive in Hamilton and Toronto.
For many people, the long Victoria Day weekend marks the end of the winter and the unofficial start of the spring or summer season. After this weekend, gardeners can be reasonably sure that there will be no more frost until the autumn so they can sow or plant out delicate crops and plants. For the same reason, people with recreational homes in colder parts of the country often go to them to open them up for the summer. In addition, many amusement parks and outdoor attractions open for their summer season this weekend. Notably, stores on Prince Edward Island are only permitted to open on Sunday between Victoria Day and Christmas Day.
FeedBack ( 0) | CAMBRIA - "If we were told that we could run only one marathon in our lifetime, Big Sur would have to be it." --
Bart Yasso, Runner's World
Runner's World magazine has picked Big Sur as one of the three best marathons in America as well as the nation's Best Destination Marathon! It's one to put on "your life list."
FeedBack ( 0) | TELLURIDE - The 18th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will be held September 16, 17, & 18, 2011. Every September, the bands, the fans, and the barrels of beer roll into Telluride Town Park for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. A three-day celebration of live blues and microbrews, the festival hosts over 20 national touring bands, over 50 microbreweries from around the West, and a crowd of 9000 from across the country.
FeedBack ( 0) | SANTA_FE - Every day, when the sun reached the middle of its passage across the high desert country, the people on Canyon Road, like those throughout their village of Santa Fe, could hear the bell in the tower at San Miguel begin to toll, and they knew that el ciego viejo, the old blind man, had come to the thick-walled chapel and knelt at the altar to pray.
Read the complete article including fascinating history of Canyon Road.
Canyon Road is a short three block walk from Casa Carino.
FeedBack ( 0) | SAN_DIEGO - Kicking off with a firewords extravaganza at 5:30pm this free distinctly California celebration features boats decorated for the holiday season that will sail from the east end of Shelter Island into the downtown waterfront and Coronado areas. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend. Need lodging? Penny Realty can help!
Hosted at one of racing’s “hidden gems,” the Savannah/Hilton Head Speed Classic offers everything for the avid performance car fan including historic racing, hot laps rides with certified drivers around the track at racing speeds and touring laps around the track in your own car.
Concours d’Elegance
Falling each year on the first Sunday of November, the Concours d’Elegance, the centerpiece of the Motoring Festival, showcases over 150 vintage vehicles, many of the finest in the world. Lining the fields of Honey Horn under the spreading oaks and flowing Spanish Moss characteristic of the South Carolina Lowcountry, these historic vehicles, compete for the coveted title of 'Best of Show.'
FeedBack ( 0) | GRAEAGLE - The WP Railroad Museum is now open. Our World Famous "Run-A-Locomotive" program allows you to rent a vintage diesel locomotive and operate it on the museum grounds under the close supervision of your own private instructor. Income from locomotive rentals helps fund the restoration of our historic equipment. For more information call (530)832-4131.
FeedBack ( 0) | OUTER_BANKS - "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman's 2009 list of top 10 beaches was released today, with five of the top ten beaches located at RunAway GetAway Alliance member destinations. Hanalei Bay on Kauai received top honors, with beaches at San Diego (Coronado Beach) (#4), Maui (Hamoa Beach) (#5), Outer Banks (Cape Hatteras) (#7), and Cape Cod (Coast Guard Beach) (#9) appearing on the list. Leatherman based his selections on 50 criteria, including water quality and temperature, cleanliness, weather, sand, safety and facilities.
FeedBack ( 0) | SOUTHEAST_ALASKA - Picture yourself a short drive away from the state capital, trees at your back, and in front of you, across an iceberg-dotted lake, an enormous ice field flowing down the valley in a glacier that ends at lake's edge. Welcome to the Mendenhall Glacier, 13 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. For your lodging, check out Alaska Travelers Accommodations.
FeedBack ( 0) | SANTA_FE - When deciding on your Santa Fe vacation rental needs, it's helpful to understand these terms.
A "Casita" is the smallest of the three and is typically a cozy one bedroom, one bath structure with kitchenette. Often, a casita is a located on the same property as the casita owner's home, and sometimes is a converted garage.
A "Casa" is larger, usually a condo, and usually two bedroom with sleeping accommodations for four, sometimes more.
A "Hacienda" is the largest of the three, almost always a detached single family private home with three or more bedrooms and at least 2.5 baths. Any one of the three can make for an enchanting vacation in Santa Fe; select the one that best fits your needs!
