NORTHERN CALIFORNIA–APRIL 23, 2009– Fares from San
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San Felipe, Baja California Mexico, is the getaway to the northern reaches of the Sea of Cortez. San Felipe is located about 125 miles south of Mexicali. This once sleepy fishing village has emerged as one of Mexico’s fastest-growing resort towns and is becoming particularly popular with foreigners who are seeking a place for retirement or to purchase a vacation home.

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Big Sur area hotels, attractions and restaurants are still open while firefighters continue to work on containing the Basin Complex Fire.  Some California State parks remain closed. As of July 1, 2008, the majority of the fire continues to burn in a remote area of the Ventana Wilderness, 45 minutes drive south of Monterey, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Residents and visitors can access the iconic Big Sur stretch of California coastline via Highway 1 from Carmel.
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May 16th, 2008 by Dan

As great as southern California is, sometimes I’ve just got to get away. My favorite get-away is Hawaii, there’s no place better to unwind and enjoy paradise. It’s a totally easy flight, and in no time I’m laying on a beach, whale watching, trying out a surfboard, driving up a mountain or watching a gorgeous sunset. It’s such a relaxed, beautiful, healing place. Every time I’ve been there I can’t wait to go back. Like now.

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Day 1 - CRUISE FROM SAN FRANCISCO: You’ll be welcomed aboard with a flute of Champagne and toast as we cruise to the backdrop of San Francisco’s skyline. Dinner on board the ship. Day 2 - THE NAPA VALLEY EXPERIENCE :Explore Napa Valley, by wine tasting, shopping and then a 3 course lunch in Clos Pegase’s cave theatre, followed by a tour and wine tasting. Clos Pegase is not only known for its excellent wines, but for its extensive art collection and the fluid architecture of Michael Graves. Return to your ship for a relaxing cocktail hour with featured wines followed by dinner. Day 3 - SONOMA VALLEY: The highlight here is meeting with the winemakers at Benziger Family Winery before boarding a private tractor-pulled tram for a ride through the vineyards, followed by a tasting.
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