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11 Reasons to Go to Paso Robles Now

Stuck in the shadows of California's marquee wine regions, Paso Robles has been overlooked for too long. Here are 11 reasons to drop everything and go now, before everyone else discovers it.

Posted by Brian Freedman on April 24, 2013 at 1:55:35 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, Food, Food and Wine
Six National Parks to Visit in 2013

This week (April 20-28) is National Parks Week, meaning visitors can enjoy the great outdoors sans entry fee. Whether you go this week, or spread your trips out all summer-long, these are the six parks to hit this year.

Posted by Deb Hopewell on April 23, 2013 at 11:19:10 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: National Parks, Hawaii, Florida, Maine, South Dakota
Insider's Guide to Los Angeles

The City of Angels is a big town to master. So we consulted LA's culinary golden couple, Karen and Quinn Hatfield, for their top picks so we can set your (and our own) priorities straight.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on April 17, 2013 at 4:30:36 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Los Angeles, Restaurants, Shopping
Insider's Guide to San Francisco

You could go to San Francisco ten times and still not see it all, so we're here to help curate your next trip with pizza champ and chef Tony Gemignani's insider picks—he tells us where to eat, drink, shop, and more.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on April 09, 2013 at 11:43:35 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged: San Francisco, Restaurants, Bars, Shopping
Paso Robles Wine Country is Not Messing Around

You might not think of Paso Robles as being particularly bad ass. (You might not think of Paso Robles at all.) Until now. The small California wine region brought in the big guns—their version of the Old Spice guy.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on April 08, 2013 at 4:21:55 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, Videos
San Francisco's 5 Best Cult Classic Restaurants

We love swanky new eateries as much as the next person, but there's much to be said about revisiting the classics. And San Francisco is home to a handful of true, cult classic greats.

Posted by Amy Sherman on March 29, 2013 at 8:58:32 AM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Restaurants, San Francisco
Legoland Hotel to Open in California

Calling all LEGO fanatics! Southern California is about to be the home of the colorful new Legoland Hotel, which you may have guessed will be located by the entrance to Legoland.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 20, 2013 at 1:11:26 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, News
10 Best Small Towns in America

In a time when "authentic" is a travel buzzword, its America's small towns that are drawing in visitors with great local culture, noteworthy cuisine, outdoor offerings, and a low key charm that big cities can't match.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 19, 2013 at 11:59:05 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Vermont, Washington, Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida
Gay-Friendly Guide to Napa Valley

Napa is one of California's most enticing destinations—great food, scenery, and wine is a winning combo that draws the gay community (and everyone) in droves. Here's a first-timer's guide.

Posted by Jimmy Im on March 01, 2013 at 11:46:55 AM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Napa, Wine, Winery, Restaurants
Book It Now: Wine Boot Camp

What's the only thing more fun than drinking wine? Making it (and then drinking it), of course! Don't wait until harvest season hits California—sign up for one of these boot camps now.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 01, 2013 at 8:58:42 AM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Hotels Tagged: Wine, Winery, Hotels, New York