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Santa Fe Wine Festival
The Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta celebrates its twentieth year from September 22 to 26, 2010, with cooking demonstrations, tastings, classes, and meals prepared by acclaimed chefs. Visitors can sign up for a variety of meals in historic destinations in the area, including a luncheon and tour at the Georgia O’Keeffe House. Check out the tasty list of offerings during the festival, ranging from wine and cheese tours, chef demonstrations and tastings, wine classes, and a session on glassware taught by Georg R. Riedel—with wine, of course. Visit www.santafewineandchile
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Rainy Days
If you are planning on sunny days at all times when on vacation, think again. You need to prepare for those rainy days or inclement weather, especially if you are traveling with the family. Do your research ahead of time and have a "Plan B" wherever you go and you will have a great time, no matter what the weather. Museums are the obvious place to go when it rains, so have a few picked out. In the theme parks, go to the indoor shows and quickly head outside after it rains while others are still inside to beat the lines. Bad weather at the beach? Have activity kits available at your hotel or visit the indoor pool until the sky clears. Don’t leave home without preparing for bad weather, and you’ll be glad whether it rains or not.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway: Preserving an American Treasure
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a quintessential American treasure celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010, is in need of protection these days. Travelers have enjoyed the fabulous vistas along the 469-mile, two-lane scenic roadway for decades, but few knew that only a part of the area adjacent to the parkway is public land. The rest is privately owned, and may be open to development. Efforts, including a bill before Congress, are underway to prevent the roadway from losing the scenery that has kept travelers coming to visit for decades. Four national parks stretching from Virginia to North Carolina, plus countless private sections, make up the scenery that is ultimately one of the country’s greatest assets. Visit the area by car, take your camera and stay a while along the way to enjoy the best America has to offer. Details on exploring the region are available at www.blueridgeparkway.org.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
October 2- 5, 2010
San Francisco, CA
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Autumn Beach Delights
Talk to anyone who really knows the beach, and they will
tell you that the very best time to visit is after everyone
else has gone home.
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DC Newcomer
 One of the city’s newest hotels offers visitors a stylish, comfortable place to stay with a clear view of the White House from the rooftop lounge. Head to W Washington D.C. for a luxe experience in a great location.
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Sweden Escape
With everyone looking for a bargain, it’s good news that Stockholm and the city environs are “on sale” as the prices of airfare and hotels have fallen since last year, and the chic northern city has never been more affordable.
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Coda
If you are in the mood for a little jazz, a fun atmosphere and casual, eclectic dining, head right to Coda, a supper club located at the edge of the Mission District. The menu is filled with American fare, appetizers to please and enough variety to keep everyone happy. Locals come here for the excellent local wines, which are half price from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and the great nightly jazz. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, which consists of a high, wood-beamed ceiling and slate floors, to enjoy the music and the cuisine (1710 Mission Street; 415-551-2632; www.codalive.com). |
Photo credit for Global Getaway:
Sweden Escape: Credits: Henrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se
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