Travel Tips

Miami, Florida: Outdoor Pleasures divine for the adventure seeker

If the thought of going to Miami conjures up images of hedonistic nightclubs and topless beaches, let me assure you there’s more to this Florida vacation spot than meets the naked eye. For the outdoor adventure seeker, sensational water action alone is worth the flight. Further, hiking and bicycling tours guarantee unforgettable day trips to

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Lake Tahoe Skier

Winter Advisory Alert: Lake Tahoe is in Perfect Condition for Your Ski Trip Vacation

               Lake Tahoe is one of the most sought after ski vacation destinations in the US, and once you’ve seen it with your own eyes, you need not wonder why. As the largest alpine lake in North America, there are 72 miles of shoreline spilling into California and Nevada. The cold lake waters are

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An Interview with Tour Guide Alison Merrill – Southwest Specialist!

California Tours features a series of interviews with the tour guides who lead our tours around the US. They’ll share funny stories, travel tips, and details about the destinations that they visit so often. We begin our series of tour guide interviews with Alison Merrill. Alison has been a tour guide for 13 years and is

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Thanksgiving - Travel Tips for the Holiday

Travel Tips and Activity Ideas for Thanksgiving

Let’s admit it: American Thanksgiving has changed drastically from a hallowed day of giving thanks and celebrating the pilgrims’ discovery of North America, to a commercialized occasion for eating egregiously and flailing over football. However, one thing that has not changed about Thanksgiving, held on the fourth Thursday of November, is the tradition of Americans

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