{"id":7,"date":"2025-11-10T16:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/projects\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:29:20","slug":"destinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you’re dreaming of wine country in Napa, a Big Sur coastal drive, the grandeur of the Southwest’s national parks, or the soulful charm of Charleston, you’ve come to the right place. Our destination guides are packed with insider tips, local favorites, and inspiration to help you plan a trip you’ll never forget, wherever in the US or Canada your next adventure takes you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Sick and tired of sheltering-in-place? Me too! I want to bust out of these four walls and take in the fresh air, not just for an hour or two, but for an entire vacation. A trek to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and to the big boy parks of Arizona,…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Summer 1971. I am 12 years old. Dad packs us up on a cross-country adventure in our Rambler station wagon. My siblings and I are hypnotized by endless ribbons of highway and occasionally snapped out of our stupor by natural wonders and man-made monuments. Cheap souvenir stands give us an…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There\u2019s only one Music City! Take in Nashville\u2019s colorful sounds Among all the places across the vast United States, there\u2019s only one named Music City. Nashville lives up to its nickname with a dazzling array of musical delights for all tastes and ages. Whatever you seek – old country, new…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Music City\u2019s Food Destinations Filled With Southern Fun and Flavors Nashville\u2019s culinary scene is as sophisticated and diverse as the city itself, with an influx of restaurants created by star chefs, and the soulful southern culinary culture that elevates a visit. There\u2019s a destination to find every type of food…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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On one hand you\u2019ve got your nature and adrenalin junkies. And on the other, you have your art and culture mavens. Deciding where to go to satisfy cravings of the two extremes is easy:\u00a0 Sedona, Arizona.\u00a0 The red rock mountains and cliffs jumpstart inspiration for paintings and sculptures, and they…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  Sonoma vineyard There was a raging inferno in Sonoma County last month as the world\u2019s eyes were transfixed on the national news. But travelers should imagine another scenario now that the fires have been contained. Picture open tasting rooms with friendly wine attendants ready for…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Autumn Napa vineyard   Return and Support the Community, say officials The blaze that lit Napa Valley on Sunday, October 15 at 10 p.m. sparked national headlines. \u00a0 Media coverage of the conflagration was so widespread and exaggerated that many believed that all of Northern California…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  As one of the world\u2019s great art centers, New York City has everything from old masters and renowned museums to storefront upstarts and ephemeral surprises. It\u2019s the place to get a refresh on the artwork you love, and to be stimulated by the new and completely unexpected. Start with…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Downtown Los Angeles skyline during rush hour at sunset On your California Tours vacation to fabulous Los Angeles, it\u2019s easy to add an art destination or two. Just like the city, the art world of Los Angeles sprawls and surprises, with any medium on your radar…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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San Francisco\u2019s creative soul has rocked the art world from one generation to the next \u2013 so where better to explore the delights of the visual imagination than on your California Tours vacation to the City By the Bay? \u00a0The art of the Beats and the Summer of Love; Bay…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Aerial landscape view of spectacular Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii, USA   The island of Kauai is the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian chain, and is also known as the Garden Isle. It is home to such majestic beauty that over 60 movies have been…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Landscape view of bamboo forest and rugged path on Pipiwai trail, Maui, Hawaii You\u2019ve visited Maui umpteen times. You do the same thing- you relax, you eat out, you read a book, and maybe work up the energy to embark on a hike or two. Now,…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah, GA No one told me about the moving buildings. The first time I visited Savannah, I was at a downtown park where George Washington had made a post-Revolutionary War speech. Suddenly I noticed what appeared to be a colorful building…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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  Kathy Chin Leong is an award-winning travel writer who has endured\u00a0 freezing temperatures\u00a0 near the Arctic\u00a0 as well as the scorching sands of Fiji. On her travels, she\u00a0 has suffered mosquito bites lasting for weeks, sunburns that have seared off the top layer of her skin,\u00a0 stinging bladder infections,…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Sonoma County is home to almost 60,000 acres of vineyards, and more than 450 wineries. The food-centric region boasts hundreds of restaurants, from historic roadhouses, to contemporary locavore pubs, to many Michelin-starred destinations. Like any great region, there are numerous natural landmarks here, as well, including historic state parks, and…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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