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Almost any day in California’s Napa Valley is a good day, even in the winter when the vines that cover so much of the region are bare. The scenery is still beautiful and the fresh air is rejuvenating. And if you know where to look, there are special Napa tours and experiences …

Canada, Destinations, Guest Posts, Mexico, USA

Top 5 Destinations in North America

Catherine Sweeney

January 28, 2014

Guest Post by Jane Meyers — The world is full of stellar travel destinations. It always seems that the closer you look at a particular region or area, the more you notice specific locations and attractions that appear lovely to visit. But before you look too closely at a given spot, it’s always helpful to learn about the main destinations that draw people to the area.

California, Destinations, USA

On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Catherine Sweeney

November 26, 2013

On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Luscious wines and innovative independent movies in enticing venues on a gorgeous fall weekend in the Napa Valley? The Napa Valley Film Festival gets two thumbs up from Mr. TWS and me.

Accommodations, California, Destinations, USA

Escape to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Catherine Sweeney

August 14, 2013

About a two-hour drive south from San Francisco, Carmel is a convenient getaway for area residents or visitors to San Francisco Bay Area. It is a one square mile, quiet village in the midst of a pine forest on the Bay of Carmel.

Destinations, Hawaii, USA

Slow Down: This is Molokai

Catherine Sweeney

June 6, 2013

Whenever we mentioned to someone that we would be spending two nights on the island of Molokai, we got common responses. “Oh, it’s very peaceful there.”, “There is only one grocery store.”, or “There’s nothing to do.” Yet others said that Molokai was their favorite island.

Attractions, Destinations, Hawaii, History, USA