tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36827876766269765142024-03-05T16:22:31.606-08:00Yam Kan Travel...so cAHn DEE :)Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736741822087138824noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682787676626976514.post-42083202151697542292014-01-08T11:03:00.002-08:002014-01-08T12:38:58.670-08:00San Simeon and Cambria Weekend getaway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">San Simeon and Cambria are two small seaside villages along Highway 1. Big Sur is a 100 mile stretch of coastline that begins south of Carmel. These are two laid back cities with small boutique stores, gift shops, gourmet restaurants and coffee shops. The area has impressive rocky cliffs and beautiful beaches. Partake in recreational activities like bicycling or hiking. For those fond of water, there are venues for surfing, skimboarding or boogie-boarding. San Simeon boasts of elements of the coastal Jurassic Age landforms and ophiolite formations. Sea lions, harbor seals and sea otters frequent the coastal waters and California grey whales pass during their yearly migration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A few weekends ago, we drove all along Highway 1 and Big Sur to San Simeon. This time we drove non-stop to Nepenthe and stopped along all vista points beyond that stretch of Big Sur. We took a small walk at Julia Pfeiffer State Park to watch the waterfall cascade into the ocean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I find the Julia Pfeiffer Burns state park one of the best spots in Big Sur. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The next morning we went to the Elephant Seal rockery. It is a section of the beach where there are huge number of Elephant Seals that come on shore to rest and hibernate. It was an awesome experience to see them up close. We saw a couple of fights and there was this cute little one that wouldn't stop staring at us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hearst Castle is right off Highway 1 (Cabrillo Hwy) and just a mile south of the Elephant Seal rockery. There are only guided tours available. I would suggest making reservations beforehand. We went there hoping to get tickets on the fly, but the next tour was completely booked and we didn't want to wait. Also, the tours are a couple of hours each. So make sure you have sufficient time to accommodate this into your schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Across Hearst Castle is a pier with beach access. The water to the right of the pier is emerald and to the left jade. It was a mesmerizing sight. The weather was nice, so we stayed there for some time taking in the views. There was beach access too and we saw a few people collecting mussels. The access to the pier was lined with Eucalyptus trees and the whole place smelled really fresh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The choice of hotels in the area is limited. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.hotel-morgan.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Morgan Hotel</span></a> in San Simeon. It is right on Highway 1 with beach access nearby. The decor is classy. If you reach earlier in the day, a request to get an ocean facing room can be accommodated. As usual, we reached there really late at night, after taking in the sights. I would suggest you request for a room in the new building (where the registration is). We were put up in the old building on a cold windy night and it rattled quite a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The selection of restaurants is also limited. The <a href="http://www.blackcatbistro.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Black Cat Bistro</span></a> in Cambria is one of the top rated restaurants in the area. We had dinner at <a href="http://sunsetgrillss.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Sunset Grill</a>, a decent diner serving american food. The <a href="http://www.moonstonebeach.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill</span></a> is the only restaurant in the area that can boast of great ocean views. You can go there just for the views. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For an evening snack and a caffeine fix, try the </span><a href="http://cambriacoffeeroasting.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cambria coffee roasting company</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">.</span> - one of the best lattes I have had. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hope these tips help you plan your next weekend getaway to enjoy the great California weather!</span></div>
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Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736741822087138824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682787676626976514.post-69077398454328338902013-12-29T22:39:00.001-08:002013-12-29T22:39:27.444-08:00Weekend trip to Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Every long weekend I spend in the Bay Area makes me appreciate it even more. The state is a treasure trove for a travel enthusiast and after all these years, it has never failed to amaze us! We went on a camping trip to Big Sur during Thanksgiving. We camped at the Fernwood campgrounds. It was not the best time for camping as it was </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">freezing but it was </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">really pretty and we had an awesome time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Big Sur is one of the most dramatic landscapes in the US. There are coastlines with jagged rock formations, and crashing surf along rocky coves. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We drove along Highway 1 and stopped at all the vista points. Garrapata State Park is a 4 mile area from Garrapata Creek Bridge to Gate 1 (it is near Pt. Lobos). </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Bixby bridge </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">is one of the main vista points along the way where you get beautiful unobstructed ocean views</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. Hurricane Pt- a mandatory stop for me, is further south of Bixby bridge. It is at an elevation and has great views of both north and south of Hwy 1. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Another stop that we make every single time is at Nepenthe - it is a restaurant along Highway 1 with great views.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">There are some places were you can park and walk down to the ocean. Some of these have beach access while others have great views. Either ways, it makes for good small hikes along beautiful scenic trails- all in a day's play :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">All along Big Sur the color of the water is beautiful - you can see various shades of blue, green and also almost translucent water. The vegetation and wonderful rock formations catch your eye. This place never ceases to amaze me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With every Vista stop we "Oohed" and ""Aahed" and shot photo after photo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This is a part of a short half-hour hike we took. We walked down the slopes to sea level where the water was the most beautiful shade of aquamarine. The aquatic vegetation is supposed to be awesome - evident by the lush plants and seaweed all over the area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">On our way back, we stopped at Carmel by the Sea in Monterey county. It is a very pretty town by the sea. I loved walking along the boutiques and cafes that line the street leading to the water. There are some beautiful bed & breakfasts and wine tasting rooms. The city organizes various art and film festivals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A little trivia - The funniest thing I have read about Carmel is that they have an unusual law that prohibits wearing high-heel shoes without a permit ;).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The beach is beautiful. They allow dogs at the beach and it was fun watching them play in the water. Most B&Bs are pet friendly too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For coffee breaks, try the <a href="http://chefpepe.com/bakeries/carmel-bakery/" target="_blank">Carmel Bakery </a>in Carmel or the <a href="http://www.parisbakery.us/" target="_blank">Paris bakery cafe</a> in Monterey. Paris bakery had some of the best custard filled brioches and almond croissants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This past summer was great for traveling. We made the most of it by going out for many day trips. The San Francisco bay area is perfect in terms of the numerous options for weekend fun. Some of our favorite day trips are to Napa, Half moon bay, Santa Cruz and Big Sur. Another favorite drive is along highway 1 north with stops at Muir woods, Mount Tamalpais and Point Reyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One weekend we drove all the way to Point Reyes. It is more beautiful than any of the pictures below that we could capture. The fog gives it an ethereal feel and the landscape looks different with every turn. The drive leading to the lighthouse is really green. It is just an hour out from San Francisco but it has beautiful European charm. Something about the vast expanse of open green space and ocean views makes me associate it with places like England or Ireland. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When there is no fog, you can see a long part of the coastline. Between January and March go there for whale watching. Point Reyes National seashore is a great place for a picnic or stop at other beaches along the way like Limantour beach or Heart's Desire beach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The place is also perfect for activities like kayaking, biking and hiking. You can book <span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2c2c; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">wilderness adventure tours or do </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2c2c; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">kayaking on Tomales Bay and Drakes Estero.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It rained once while we were there. It didn't last long but the scenery just changed completely. The sky turned a beautiful shade of crimson and the rainbow looked great blanketed in the fog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Beach picnics are super fun. But expect the weather to be generally cold or to change suddenly. I have visited Point Reyes 4 times and it has been very cold and windy each time. We have mostly been there during summers afternoons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">V<span style="font-size: large;">isibility can sometime get very poor. While it is no problem driving, it gets misty and cold. It irks me to no end as it tests my photography skills! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and this is how the seashore looks on an almost perfectly clear day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of our great finds was this Mexican restaurant named <a href="http://www.nopalitosf.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Nopalito</span></b></a>. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yelp guided us to this place and we loved every bit of it. Even the complimentary spiced garbanzo was awesome! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The rustic ambience along with the open kitchen is charming and the food tasty. Service was impeccable. We made last minute reservations and they were able to accommodate us. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We really like going to Napa. Be it wine tasting with friends, a drive along the Silvarado trail, a little hike, or a weekend getaway; it has always been fun. This time we stayed local for labor day weekend to spend Kan's birthday in Napa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Napa is ideal for a romantic getaway, and there is no planning required if you live in the bay area. Book a nice bed and breakfast in Calistoga or Yountville. There are tons of spas nearby, and great places to eat. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The hot air balloon ride sounds nice, we could not do it since it was raining the day we were booked for it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.hennesseyhouse.com/rooms.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Hennessey House Bed and Breakfast</b></span></a><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> </span>was really good. This beautiful house was built in 1889 and each of the 10 rooms is designed differently and elegantly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We stayed in the <b><a href="http://yellowstonebasininn.com/" target="_blank">Yellowstone Basin Inn</a></b> in Montana, just a couple of miles from the north entrance. One morning my parents and me woke up early, and went to grab some coffee at the hotel lobby. We started chatting with this elderly couple, and they told us a lot about their two week road trip. I was sharing our travel plans for the next three months. The lady was very surprised that we brought my parents all the way from California to Yellowstone, and that they had seen so much of the US in a couple of trips. She could feel the excitement in my parent’s voices and said “You are a good daughter, and your parents are very lucky”. It might be true, I am not sure; but one thing I am sure of is – K is a wonderful Son in Law and my parents are the luckiest to have him. He was the one who booked the tickets and planned the trip as soon as we knew they were coming. The only reason being that when we visited Yellowstone in 2007, I was so mesmerized by the place; I had said that I wanted to come back with my parents and sister. He remembered that, and made sure that my wish was fulfilled. He has planned many wonderful experiences for my parents, the memories of which will last forever. Here’s to many more to come!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Yellowstone always feels out of this world to me. The hot springs, fumaroles, canyonlands, lush open fields, the mountains, and the animals are the perfect setting for a nature enthusiast. Yellowstone is a huge park, and covers Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The best way to reach is to fly in to Salt Lake City, and drive from there. It is about a 5 hour drive. You could also fly into Bozeman,MT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">One of the days we drove to the Yellowstone Canyon - beautiful steep canyons, yellow and red in color. That is where Yellowstone gets its name. There are two waterfalls -the Upper and Lower falls and you can hike to the mouth of the falls. We hiked down Tower Falls as well. We also drove to the Hayden Valley and Lamar valley, which with their vast open plains, are perfect for animal spotting. The best time to go is May - July to see the animals. They move higher up in the mountains as temperatures increase later during the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Everyday we would leave at around noon from the hotel, and pick up a picnic lunch at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g45184-d1832955-Reviews-Tumbleweeds_Bookstore_Cafe-Gardiner_Montana.html" target="_blank">Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe</a>. They had great sandwiches and wraps. We would find a nice spot to enjoy our picnic along the way. The nights would be spent playing board games, UNO, cards, and pulling each others legs. Hearing my stories some friends went to Yellowstone after we got back, and had a wonderful time. Plan your trip to Yellowstone, if you have not been there yet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">How I wish we stayed a little longer to take in the splendor of Venice! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Two days were just not enough. This historical city built on 118 small islands seems to float on the waters of the lagoon. It is decaying but its charm remains intact. Again, as with other cities in Italy it was very very crowded in July. The main attractions were packed. Not that it took away too much from the experience for me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One morning I was so excited I could not sleep. It was 5am, and the husband was fast asleep like most normal people. I took my map and camera and headed out by myself. Venice looked most gorgeous in those couple of hours. There was hardly anyone outside and the sun was just rising. I walked to Rialto bridge and to St Marks square. I took the ferry back to the hotel. I am known to have bad direction sense and the husband was surprised that I made it back in time to catch our train to Rome:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Venice looks beautiful just before sunset and we walked around a bit. St Marks square was completely lit at night. We had dinner at <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d1528682-Reviews-Ristorante_Carpaccio-Venice_Veneto.html" target="_blank">Ristorante Carpaccio</a> </span>with some<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> </span>friends who happened to be vising Venice at the same time. The food was nice but we did not like the service too much. It was almost closing time and we felt a little rushed. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">All other restaurants we went to in Italy had impeccable service. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Another restaurant that deserves a mention is Osteria Del Cason just next to our hotel. The appetizers - </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Caprese salad and Eggplant Parmesan were delicious. We both had spaghetti</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> pasta - I had it with seafood and pesto and the husband had it with marinara sauce. It was great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cinque Terre comprises of five beautiful villages perched on top of the rugged portion of the Italian Riviera in northwest Italy. Colorful houses on the hills along the turquoise Mediterranean ocean on the Ligurian coast, the landscape, food and the friendly people - all make Cinque Terre one of the must-see places in Italy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The villages from north to south are Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. They have managed to preserve the old world charm of the place. Cars are not allowed and the villages can be accessed by ferry or by train. The area is a National Park and is a UNESCO protected territory since 1997. It has become a very popular tourist destination in the last couple of decades. We went in mid July which is the peak holiday season in Italy. It was great but I did feel it was a little too crowded. September would be a great month to visit to avoid the crowds and also escape the scorching summer heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There could be no better way to see Cinque Terre than to hike the trail that connects all the villages. The views that unfold at every turn will be worth the hike that does get a little strenuous at places. It is recommended to start at Riomaggiore and walk your way to Monterosso. The initial stretch is not very hard and helps you get used to the hike. Only two trails were open when we were there. Check for conditions ahead of time as trails could be closed due to landslides or flooding. The hike from Corniglia to Vernazza was simply amazing! We took the train to Corniglia and climbed over 350 steps to reach the village. This is the only village that cannot be reached by ferry as the coastline is very rugged and the village itself is situated very high on the cliffs. The views as we left Corniglia were stunning! We walked on internal trails for a while and towards the end the trails again have ocean views. Vernazza was one of my favorites and the view as we entered were the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Overall, Cinque Terre was one of our most beautiful experiences and we wish we had a few more days to relax in these villages that have still managed to maintain their quaint charm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cappadocia is a place that has to be seen to be believed. Words cannot explain this spectacular moonscape with history dating back to the 6th century. Just about an hour flight from Istanbul, Cappadocia is a must see as part of a Turkish vacation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We flew into Nevsehir, and took a cab to Goreme where we stayed. One of the most unforgettable part of this trip is the hotel we stayed at- <a href="http://www.cappadociacavesuites.com/en" target="_blank">Cappadoccia Caves and Suites.</a> Yes, it is an actual cave artistically designed into a boutique hotel. We had not seen all the pictures while booking the place, and were pleasantly surprised to find a whirlpool spa and a turkish hamam. The rocks in the region are soft and easy to carve into, and thousands of years ago were home to people fleeing religious persecution. While the idea of people seeking shelter in caves is not a foreign one, the level of sophistication of underground cities in Cappadocia is startling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It is not after every vacation that you have a burning desire to go back to explore and learn more about a country. Turkey surely did that for me. It was truly one of our best vacations, and I would love to go back again. We were there for a week last Thanksgiving and spent most of our time taking in the rich history and culture of Istanbul. We went to mysterious Cappadocia for a couple of days, and the hot air balloon ride there has to be one of our most unforgettable experiences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Turkey was born in 1923, when Kemal Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey, rescued it from European Colonialism. He divided mosque and state, replaced Arabic script with English, worked toward women's civil rights, and gave the battle torn remnants of the Ottoman Empire the foundations of a modern nation. Cliche as it might sound, I really felt that Turkey symbolized "East meets West". It is on the move, looking west and getting there. However, in doing so it has kept intact its deep and strong cultural roots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Blue Mosque:</u></b> It was built in the early 1600s and the blue tile surrounding the interior walls give it its name. In addition to being a tourist attraction, it is an active mosque. It closes for over an hour during prayers 5 times a day so keep that in mind while planning a visit. We walked to the mosque at night as well and it was absolutely beautiful with the lighting. At that time it was very safe at night, and we would walk till way past midnight.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Lokum or Turkish Delight. You can mix and match a bunch of flavors and they cut bite size pieces:</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><u>Grand Bazaar:</u></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> This is the oldest and largest market in the world, and truly lives up to its name. I was a kid in a candy store, and we were there for over 5 hours. The souvenirs are just so beautiful and intricately designed. We had to get another carry on luggage just to take back our loot from there:) The Turkish rug that decorates one of our walls now is my favorite purchase. The Grand Bazaar has over 3000 shops and attracts over 250,000 visitors daily. Even with my husband's direction sense, we got lost a couple of times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Tip</b>: You need to bargain a lot with the sellers. If they get an inkling that you are from the US, they quote higher prices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The blue amulets in the picture below are used to ward off evil eye or <i>Nazar</i> in Turkish. Charms and decorations featuring the evil eye are very common across Turkey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We did a trip to Capadoccia and returned to Istanbul for the last couple of days of our vacation. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293974-d2158116-Reviews-Neorion_Hotel-Istanbul.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Neorion Hotel</span></a>. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel, no wonder it is rated No#1 hotel in Istanbul on Tripadvisor. The rooms are beautiful, the service impeccable and the staff very friendly. The breakfast was the best we had on the trip. There was so much variety: Simit (soft Turkish bagel), sauteed veggies, Fried cheese, variety of jams, and desserts were some of my favorites. Yes, a traditional Turkish breakfast is very heavy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We highly recommend this hotel. However, you do need to take the tram to Blue mosque and surrounding attractions. It is a short ride and the trams stations are very near.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The ingredients in Turkish food are very fresh. I really liked the honeycomb:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The waiter breaking the clay pot containing Turkish lamb stew with eggplant at our table:</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A meal facing the Bhosphorus is a must try. We went for brunch to a place called <a href="http://www.kalecafe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Kale Cafe</span></a> and loved it. You can see Asia from here.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To get a completely different and modern perspective of the city go clubbing at Taksim.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Stay in the Old city or nearby areas. The city is easy to walk and trams are very convenient.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy 360 degree views of the city from the Galata Tower.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We could not see Dolmabachi Palace but have heard good things.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We found the locals very friendly and helpful, so leave apprehensions behind and enjoy!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This post is getting too long, so I should stop here. I still have a lot to share about our time-travel in amazing Cappadocia where we stay in a Cave hotel, explore a 6th century underground city called Derinkuyu, learn pottery in Avanos, and take in the unique formations of its surrealistic landscapes on a hot air balloon ride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Day 4:</u></b> Lake Powell is not a regular lake with a vast expanse of water. It meanders through stunning red rock canyons that create a very unique and dramatic experience. We first saw the lake from the lookout point of our hotel. It is difficult to gauge the actual size of the lake without getting in it. We rented our<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.lakepowell.com/powerboats-jetskis.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">speed boat</span></a> </span>for the entire day from Wahweap Marina. When you are on the lake you get a sense of the size of the canyons and the lake. The boat was very comfortable for the 4 of us, and was super fun to drive really fast. Our original plan was to go upto the Rainbow bridge. However, the rental company told us that it could take upto 8 hours as it is easy to get lost between the many twists and turns of the canyons. In the 90 degree weather, it was just perfect to hit other boats' wake and let the water splash on us. You navigate using a map and the mile markers on the lake. We spent most of our time in the Navajo Canyon region of the lake. The lake narrows in that area and the blue water turns into a gorgeous emerald green. The red canyons and green lake create a magical contrast. There were huge rock formations in the middle of the lake as well, and some side canyons were quite narrow. Carry lots of water, sunscreen and food as it gets very hot and dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Our first stop in Page was Horseshoe bend. It is about a 10 minute drive from Page. We parked, and hiked for about a mile downhill on sandy and rocky surfaces. Throughout the hike all you can see is the vast expanse of the flat desert. It unexpectedly ends in a crater with dramatic views. From the rim of the canyon, you can see the jaw-droppingly beautiful Horseshoe bend. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The colors of the rocks change </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">throughout the day and the shadows move in and out of the canyons. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The cliffs are very steep with no guard rails, and it is a bit scary at the edge. Keep away from the hanging ledges as the sandstone might be fragile. Below is the Colorado river meandering around a huge sandstone escarpment. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">As the river flows, it sparkles and shines </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">in different shades of green and blue.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> As the Colorado river cut through layers of red rock, the 270 degree horseshoe bend was formed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We booked a guided trip to the upper antelope canyon in the afternoon with <a href="http://www.antelopecanyon.com/" target="_blank">Antelope Canyon Tours</a>. It was a 1 hour sightseeing tour. If you are interested in photography, we would recommend the longer photography tour. The canyons are dark at places, and a tripod is very useful and it is not allowed in the regular tour. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You need to assemble at their office in Page, and they take you in a truck in groups of 12. The land is owned by Native American Navajos. Only guided tours of the Canyon are allowed. There are other tour operators that are located closer to the main entrance and you can go till there, and then they drive you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We went on a 5 day vacation to Utah and Arizona the past memorial day weekend. We flew into Las Vegas and drove to Zion which is about a 2.5 hours drive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Zion National Park has towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, beautiful emerald pools and wooded valleys. There are a number of options for hikers and you can choose between easy/ moderate hikes or more strenuous ones like Angel's Landing. Depending on the amount of time you have, you can do the easy <span style="background-color: white;">1 mile </span>Emerald Pool hike or a day long moderate Narrows hike. Zion is a photographer's paradise, you can capture great sunset shots at the Virgin river bridge. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Stay at Springdale, a little town, within walking distance from the the visitor center. There are some nice hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants to choose from. Shuttles run into the park at short intervals. The <a href="http://www.zionlodge.com/" target="_blank">Zion Lodge</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> is the only accommodation available inside the park and offers modern hotel rooms and historic cabins. Nearby cities such as</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Cedar city, Kanab and St George are within an hour drive from Zion.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We will give you a day by day account of all our experiences. It will surely save you some time planning your itinerary.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We stayed at the <a href="http://cliffroselodge.com/" target="_blank">Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens</a> in Springdale. It is a beautiful boutique riverside resort with majestic canyon views. Sit by the river or soak in the jacuzzi and enjoy the sun set into the canyon. We were outside till late that night enjoying the full moon shining over the canyon. The place was gorgeous with perfectly landscaped gardens and modern, comfortable rooms. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Drive back to the museum or visitor center and take the shuttle along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Shuttles operate till as late as 10pm during the summer months. Hop on and off at various stops such as Emerald pools, Angel's landing, Weeping rock, and Temple of Sinawava. An easy hike on the Emerald Pools trail will lead you </span><span style="font-size: large;">to the 3 pools </span><span style="font-size: large;">through beautiful canyons and small waterfalls. Angel's landing is a strenuous 4-5 hour hike. The path is incredibly beautiful but this hike is not for someone with Vertigo. You will be walking on narrow trails with steep drops in places. There are chains to hold on to in some areas. If you are not feeling adventurous enough to tackle Angel's landing, walk the weeping rock trail for a view of Angel's landing peak. This is a short, easy and pleasant hike from the shuttle stop along Zion Canyon road.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At night we enjoyed the resort pool and jacuzzi. We picked up pasta and pizza from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/zion-pizza-and-noodle-springdale" target="_blank">Zion Pizza and Noodle</a> and ate on the beautiful patio at our resort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Narrows hike is the top attraction in Zion and it is one of our favorite hikes. It is ironic that in this desert, water creates most of what we see. The river carves the soft sandstone to create the incredible landscape of dramatic cliffs and slopes. The steep canyons have been sculpted over thousands of years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Get off the shuttle at " Temple of Sinawava". The hike starts with a one mile walk on a paved path along the river. After that you are walking on the river bed. This time, in May, the water was knee deep and at times waist deep. The experience of walking through the river between towering canyons is unparalleled. The water is crystal clear and you can see the river stones. Make sure to rent special boots and hiking sticks as it makes it very easy to walk over the slippery stones. We rented both at <a href="http://www.zionadventures.com/" target="_blank">Zion Adventure Company</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The last time we did this hike was in September, 2007. The water level that time was lower and ankle deep in most places. In fact, we could walk along the shore most of the time and cross the river when the water level increased. This time, in May, there was so much water due to the snow melt, there was hardly any shore. The water level rises by the evening and we were walking in the water the entire way back. The water temperature was ~50F. The canyon is about 10-15F cooler than outside. In the summer months it feels very comfortable. We hiked a little into the Orderville Canyon and then turned back to continue the Narrows hike. There was less light in that area, and it was very peaceful. We went in till the water was about waist deep and returned after a 5 hour round trip. In spring and fall, you could rent waterproof pants or wet suits. Make sure you heed to flash flood warnings as they are pretty common during the rainy season. This is called the bottom-up hike and is the most popular.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The other option is the less popular and more strenuous Zion Narrows "Top- Down" hike. It is a wonderful 16-mile backpacking adventure starting from Chamberlain's Ranch outside the NE corner of the park. It is usually done in 2 days and it requires a backcountry permit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">That night we ate at a Thai place called <a href="http://thaisapa.tripod.com/" target="_blank">Thai Sapa.</a> The food was decent and they had a lot of options. Our best place for dinner in Springdale is <a href="http://www.flanigans.com/dog.html" target="_blank">Spotted Dog</a> at the Flanigan's inn. It is a fancy restaurant offering great ambiance and quality food. However, in line with the National Park feel, the dress code is not formal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was reading an article on one of my favorite travel blog -Adventurous Kate - about having a wish list of places to visit. I thought of working on one for myself. I decided to keep the list short, so that it is achievable. I also kept it to the US for now. I would really love to go to the following 3 places:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At the top of my list is Antelope Canyon. It is a photographer's dream. Most photo galleries in Arizona, Vegas and California would have at least one picture of Antelope Canyon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">[Between the time I first thought of writing this post and today, I have already made some progress. I have this trip charted out for the summer. :)]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also want to see the Niagara falls, both the US and Canada sides. I am hoping for a trip to New york in the later half of the year when my parents are visiting. Can you believe that I have visited New York but have not seen the Statue of Liberty, Niagara falls etc. Well, in my defence, I was busy sampling the awesome food.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Next on the list is Alaska. I want to experience Alaska's official state sport - Dog Mushing. Alaska also has a lot of adventure sports like ziplining and rafting. Visiting the Fjords and Glaciers is on top of my list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Queenstown is very small and touristy. The population is only around 10,000. There are just about four blocks with shops and nice restaurants. There is a special charm to the place. We had dinner at this really nice restaurant called <a href="http://www.roaringmegs.co.nz/" target="_blank">Roaring Megs</a>. The ambiance and the presentation was so wonderful. The ladies who worked there were really sweet, and told us a lot about the place. The next morning we left at 7am for our day trip to Milford Sound, and what a day that was. We had booked our trip with <a href="https://www.realjourneys.co.nz/en/destinations/milford-sound/" target="_blank">Real Journeys</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> There are two other options – <a href="http://www.mitrepeak.com/" target="_blank">Mitre Peak Cruises</a> and <a href="http://www.fiordlandnz.com/media/operator.asp?UID=114" target="_blank">Milford Sound Red Boats</a>. They arrange similar tours that include a 4 hour bus ride, a 3 hour cruise and the ride back to Queenstown. Real Journeys has buses with huge windows, glass top, and tilted seats to enjoy the views. We drove through Fiordland National Park, with multiple stops. This is where they filmed the Lord of the Rings, and if you are interested they even have tours to the various locations. In case you are up for hiking the <a href="http://www.milfordtrack.net/" target="_blank">Milford Track</a> which is considered one of the best hikes in the world, you could stay at this town called Te Anau. It is about 3 hours from Queenstown. It is a 4 day guided hike, book in advance as spots get filled very early.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the longest time, Lake Tahoe used to be our Winter vacation spot. We could not really think of much else to do other than skiing. For many years, we used to go there to ski/ snowboard every other weekend during peak season. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is only in the last 2-3 years that we started visiting Tahoe in summer and it is equally beautiful, if not more. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love Tahoe in spring and early summer. All the snow has melted off the hiking trails by then. The waterfalls are filled with new snow melt, and you could enjoy the snow if you get to the top of the mountains. It is the best of both worlds.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong><u>Heavenly Resort</u>:</strong> During spring and early summer, <a href="http://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/adventurepeakwinter.aspx" target="_blank">tubing</a> is available at heavenly. The viewing gallery is open at all times, so do not miss to take the Gondola to the top. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One summer my dad was here for a couple of weeks for a work trip, and we went to Heavenly and tried tubing. It was so much fun. Dad loved it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u>Water activities: </u></b>There are lots of water activities to try on the gorgeous lake. If you like to go slow and enjoy the views, rent a kayak. You could also rent a motor boat and cruise along. If you are looking for more speed, our favorite water sport is jet skiing. The <a href="http://www.zephyrcove.com/beach-water/watercraft-rentals.aspx" target="_blank">Zephyr Cove</a> marina is the most famous for rentals. <a href="http://www.camprichardson.com/" target="_blank">Camp Richardson</a> is another such spot. I have also heard of <a href="http://www.meeksbayresort.com/" target="_blank">Meeks Bay</a> marina, but have not been there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some photos of the water activities at Lake Tahoe (from the web):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Parasailing is very popular too. The views of the lake from Heavenly ski resort are gorgeous. You can say the same other way round as well. Heavenly at 800 feet above the lake looks majestic. The dip into the ice cold water is very exhilarating. I would highly recommend it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong><u>Stay</u>:</strong> There are a lot of options for stay along the lake. You can book vacation rentals through <a href="http://www.homeaway.com/" target="_blank">Home away</a>, <a href="http://www.vacationhomejunction.com/" target="_blank">Vacation home junction</a>, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" target="_blank">Airbnb</a>, <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/" target="_blank">Vacation Rentals by Owner</a>, or <a href="http://www.vacationrentals.com/" target="_blank">Vacation Rentals</a>. We like to rent a house or a big cabin if going a large group. There are some good hotels as well. We like <a href="http://www.harrahslaketahoe.com/" target="_blank">Harrahs</a> as it is close to the South Lake Tahoe ski slopes, and also because we can play Poker all night! We have stayed a couple of times at <a href="http://www.highcountrytahoe.com/" target="_blank">High Country Lodge</a> when looking for places to stay at the last minute. The rooms are decent, and the best part is the outdoor Jacuzzi. The cabins at <a href="http://heavenlyinn.com/pub/accommodations" target="_blank">Heavenl</a>y, Sierra Tahoe, Northstar etc are also great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our favorite destination during winter is Lake Tahoe. We usually go to South Lake Tahoe as it has our favorite ski resort - Heavenly. On occasions we have stayed at North Lake Tahoe and visited the North Star and Boreal. If finding accomodation near lake Tahoe is difficult or expensive, you can try Carson City and Reno too. If I am going for multiple days, I prefer Reno as you can go to either of North or South lake Tahoe depending on weather conditions. You can enjoy the Casinos too at night. An added bonus right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The drive to Lake Tahoe is beautiful. The snow capped peaks are enchanting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That was Lake Tahoe in Winter:) It is equally beautiful in the summer, will tons of fun adventure activities. Stop by to check all that out in our next post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We get a lot of questions on how we travel so much while working full-time. We try to make a lot of short trips. Most of our vacations are less than 5 days. We try to travel during long weekends, taking an extra day or two off work if we are traveling far. Staying in California has its advantages. There are so many weekend getaways to keep you busy an entire year! If you cannot spare an entire weekend, there are many options for day trips. The are many fabulous hiking trails that we love to visit during Summer evenings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One such trip last fall was to Mendocino. It is about 4 hours drive from the bay area. We left on a friday evening, stopping for dinner in <a href="http://www.vikschaatcorner.com/" target="_blank">Vik's Chaat</a> at Berkeley. We reached around midnight. We stayed at <a href="http://www.searock.com/" target="_blank">Sea Rock Bed and Breakfast Inn</a>. It is a small B&B along the coastline. We had an ocean facing 2 bedroom suite. The view from our room was spectacular. We were welcomed with complimentary wine and chocolates in our room. The rooms are very comfortable. The decor was cabin-like but with really awesome pillow-top bedding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yosemite is one of our favorite National Parks. Yosemite Valley with its mesmerizing waterfalls, huge granite mountains, and beautiful meadows is paradise for a nature lover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">How to get there:</i> It is about a 4-5 hour drive from the bay area. The closest airports are in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Sacramento.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>When to go</u></i></b>: If I were to pick one time of the year that
is best to visit Yosemite, it has to be spring. We suggest going there in March-April-May
as the weather is just perfect and temperatures are in the 70s. The Merced River
and all the waterfalls are gushing with the new snow melt, and the park is not
as crowded as it gets in the summer. That being said, we have been there in
summer and winter as well and the park is just so mesmerizing you wouldn't care
about the weather. In the hot summer months (June-September) cool down by river
rafting on the gentle Merced. We did that with my parents and had such a fabulous
time. I hope K agrees! He was the one who had to compensate for the rest of us
rowing in random directions. In the winter months always check road conditions before planning a trip. When
we went one December the roads were open, but we needed snow chains. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winter is a great time to try cross country
skiing or snowshoeing in the Badger pass ski area. Did you know the first ski
school on the west coast was started at Badger Pass in 1928?<o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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we discovered a few nice places just outside the park. They are not too far
from the Park entrance. They are ideal if you are looking for a little more comfort
and want to avoid the crowds. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It gets really hard to find accommodation in the park during summers, so book in advance.</span><br />
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location. It is right in the middle of the park and it’s easy to get to all the key
locations such as Vernal falls, upper lower Yosemite falls, mirror l</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ake etc. The bus
stop is just a five minute walk. The canvass tent cabins let you experience
camping without having to rig your own tents. The Curry Village has bike and
raft rentals as well. Anytime other than summer make sure that you get a heated
cabin. We stayed there last year in April, and forgot to confirm that the cabin
was heated. That is the coldest I have been in my life, and could not sleep
all night. The shower area is a couple minutes away, and I could not wait for sunrise
to go thaw myself. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last year, Curry
Village had a Hantavirus scare. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Many cases of Hantavirus<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span lang="EN">Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) were reported, and mice that cause
the disease were found there. They did do a lot of cleanup but we would not be
comfortable staying there. Besides having had the camping experience a few
times, I like a plush bed that many other options around the park offer.</span></span></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span></li>
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view. The sound of the gushing Merced River makes the location so serene. Not
all rooms are river facing, so make sure to inquire while making a reservation.
The rooms are comfortable, and the bathroom has a Jacuzzi that would feel good after a long hike. Also, the lodge is
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This trip we decided to go to the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm" target="_blank">Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoias</a>. We love going to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm" target="_blank">Muir woods</a> closer to home, and decided to see Mariposa Grove as we had never been there. It is over an hour drive from the park. There is so much to see within the park, it could be a few trips before you would be driving to this area. It was a beautiful hike, and its always great to breathe in the fresh air these 3000+ year giant trees provide.</span></div>
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Another favorite hike is the one to <a href="http://www.yosemitehikes.com/yosemite-valley/mirror-lake/mirror-lake.htm" target="_blank">mirror lake</a>. It is a super easy flat hike to the lake where you can see beautiful reflections of the half dome and surrounding areas. Once we spotted a black bear on the trail on our way back from the hike!</span><br />
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<strong><em><u>Rock Climbing: </u></em></strong>Rock climbing in Yosemite is not for the faint at heart. We have seen people climbing El Capitan through some really high-end binoculars that our fellow travellers shared with us. Just looking at them was scary. People who do this are experts for sure but more importantly they have no concept of fear!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We have been meaning to take the Amtrak to Santa Barbara. Hopefully, we will get to it some day. Take the <a href="http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train" target="_blank">Coast Starlight</a> which has daily service from Seattle to Los Angeles. It is considered one of the most scenic train rides in the world. With a view like this, it is the journey not the destination that matters:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: justify;">It is said that the National Parks in America are
one of her best preserved Crown Jewels. Yellowstone was the first National Park,
and was established in 1872. Since then a number of National Parks have been
established, and we have been privileged to visit a few of them. Each one of
them is unique in term of its natural beauty and geological features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: justify;">Some of the parks we have visited are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">• </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><i>Arches – Location: Utah</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">• </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;"><i>Canyonlands – Location: Utah</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Channel Islands – Location: California</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Everglades – Location: Florida</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Grand Canyon – Location: Arizona</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Hawaii Volcanoes – Location: Hawaii</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Lassen Volcanic – Location: California</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Mount Rainier – Location: Washington</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">• </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Redwood – Location: California</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Rocky Mountain – Location: Colorado</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• <i>Yellowstone – Location: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i></i>• <i>Yosemite – Location: California</i></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Zion National Park - Location:<i> Utah</i></span></span><br />
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Photo courtesy: <span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">http://travel.nationalgeographic.com</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I found this list online, and I am excited that there are so many
more to explore :</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Acadia: Maine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• American
Samoa: American Samoa</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Badlands: South Dakota</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Big Bend: Texas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Biscayne: Florida</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Black Canyon of
the Gunnison: Colorado</span></div>
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• Bryce Canyon:
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Capitol
Reef: Utah</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Carlsbad Caverns : New
Mexico</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i></i></b>•
Congaree: South Carolina</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Crater Lake:
Oregon</span></div>
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• Cuyahoga Valley: Ohio</div>
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• Death Valley: California, Nevada</div>
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• Denali: Alaska</div>
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• Dry
Tortugas: Florida<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Gates of the Arctic: Alaska</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•
Glacier: Montana</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Glacier Bay: Alaska</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Gand Teton:
Wyoming</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Great Basin: Nevada</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Great Sand Dunes: Colorado</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Great Smoky Mountains: North Carolina,
Tennessee</span></div>
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• Guadalupe Mountains: Texas</div>
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• Haleakalā:
Hawaii</div>
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<b><i></i></b>• Hot
Springs: Arkansas</div>
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• Isle Royale:
Michigan</div>
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• Joshua Tree: California</div>
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• Katmai: Alaska</div>
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• Kenai Fjords: Alaska</div>
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• Kobuk Valley:
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• Petrified Forest:
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i></i></b>• Saguaro :
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Sequoia: California</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Shenandoah: Virginia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Theodore Roosevelt: North
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• Virgin Islands: United States Virgin
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• Voyageurs: Minnesota</div>
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• Wind Cave: South Dakota</div>
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• Wrangell – St. Elias:
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- Dee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are a number of cute little town such as Bodega Bay,
Jenner, Gualala, Guerneville, and Healdsburg along the Russian River. Just a couple of
hours north of San Francisco all along one of the most scenic routes in the
world, these towns are ideal for a weekend getaway. This is the perfect vacation for wine and nature lovers.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We stopped at <strong>Bodega Bay</strong> (pictured in Alfred Hickok’s movie
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We were planning to drive up to <strong>Jenner</strong> to see the sunset. On the way, we found this beautiful beach:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In Healdsburg we had an amazing seafood dinner at <a href="http://www.starkrestaurants.com/willis_seafood.html" target="_blank">Willis restaurant</a>. The ambience is great and the food is fresh and delicious. The fish was buttery
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at <a href="http://eatatboon.com/" target="_blank">Boon Eat and Drink</a>.
Restaurants here take their food very seriously, and the ingredients are
very fresh and organic. I am still dreaming of the flash fried brussel spouts
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were driving back to the bay area, and stopped at a vista point. From here we could see <strong>Blind Beach and Goat Rock.</strong> It is very easy to miss these as they are not visible from Hwy1. We decided to turn around as we saw a lot of cars in that area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Blind beach is one of the most amazing beaches I have seen. Here, the Russian River
meets the Pacific Ocean and the different shades of green and blue water looked
so beautiful on this sunny day. There are beautiful rock formations in the
water as well as on the coast. This is part of Sonoma Coast State Beach – a 13
mile coastline stretching from Russian River to Bodega Bay. It is easy to miss
these beaches that are tucked away in rocky coves, and hidden by steep bluffs.
The ocean is very rough, and there is a rip current that is generated due to a
steep gradient along the shore. It is extremely dangerous to enter the water.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After spending a few wonderful hours sinking in all this
beauty we left with some pictures and lots of amazing memories. Happy Travels
Everyone!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Dee</span></div>
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<content type="html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We went to Rocky Mountain National Park for K's Birthday in 2011. Other than not being able to wake up in time to catch our 5am flight, the trip was pretty amazing. Dee was trying out her photography skills with her new DSLR, and the pics came out awesome for a novice.</span></content><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our hotel was right next to a river and had a beautiful lawn with chairs and swings:</span></div>
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<content type="html"><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We hiked the Nymph lake and Dream lake trails. These hikes were of moderate level and very beautiful. We saw a lot of wildlife all over the park.</span></content><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><entry>We stayed at the Palazzo and loved it. </entry><span style="text-align: justify;">Stay in one of the hotels on the strip. You can walk on Las Vegas Boulevard to the other Hotels and Casinos. Our favorite places to stay are Venetian, Palazzo, Paris, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay. On the list of places to try are Bellagio, Aria, and Wynn. Do not rent a car if you are planning to stay only in Vegas. You will be spending most of your time on the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd) where the traffic is always bad. It is best to walk or take a cab.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Catch one of the Cirque de Soleil shows when in Vegas. Each show has its own theme.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Mystere – This is still our favorite one, probably because it is the first one we saw.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>“ O” - The water theme show at Bellagio is also great</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Ka – This show at MGM grand is based on Fire. We absolutely loved it the first time in around 2006. However, we were underwhelmed when we went back in 2012. The quality has really gone down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The troop has many travelling shows and some of them that we have seen in San Jose and San Francisco have been really good. I would highly recommend this troop, the music is awesome and they put on an amazing show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When we have nothing planned for
a long weekend, we fly to Las Vegas! At one point we had become Poker addicts
and would be out all night, and return to the hotel room only when we realize
that we were making stupid decisions due to lack of sleep. These days we do
gamble, but Vegas has become a hub to go to many more interesting places. On
our last trip we went to a State Park called Valley of Fire. We had never heard
about it, and are go grateful to the security person at our hotel who suggested
that we go there. Our plan was to get up early and go to the Grand Canyon. As
usual, we woke up around noon and were told that starting a day trip to Grand
Canyon at that time was a little too ambitious. It turns out that was the best
thing that happened on the trip. Here are pictures to prove that:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had a wonderful day hiking
around the park, and were ready to head back to Vegas. It turns out there was
more adventure in store for us. We had just entered the Lake Mead recreation
area, and parked our car to take one last picture before sunset. When we got
into the car, it wouldn't start. The Cadillac that we had rented had some bug
in the security software, and an alarm was activated. We were stranded in the
middle of nowhere and it was getting dark. None of our phones had coverage, but
luckily the Cadillac had On-Star that we used to call Hertz. They had no idea
where we were and we had no address or cross street for them. They sent out 2
tow trucks that could not find us for about 6 hours. It was getting cold and we
could not turn on the heat. The battery was dying and we needed every bit of it
for the On-star satellite phone support. Finally around midnight we were so happy
to see headlights after was seemed like ages. People usually enter the hotel
drop off in fancy limos or cabs, and we made a grand entrance in a massive tow
truck that night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Other trips that we have taken
from Las Vegas are to Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Red Rock Canyon State Park. I will write in more
detail in subsequent posts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- Yam</span><br />
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