Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Located in sunny San Diego, the Belmont Park is one
of the best amusement parks in San Diego. With plenty
for the entire family, this Park has something for
everyone. With rides for the entire family and basically
everything in between, Belmont Park makes for a very
exciting adventure.
The most distinctive attraction in the Park is the Giant
Dipper Roller Coaster. The coaster was built in 1925 and
has been restored over the years. This coaster is truly
one of a kind, as it offers quick drops, steep hills,
and insane speed!
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Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Past all of La Jolla’s ritzy homes, hotels, and well
known restaurants, lies Windansea Beach. Down the
hill, this beach is flanked by surfers and sunbathers
on hot summer days. With sandstone cliffs, a sandy
beach, and amazing surf breaks, Windansea Beach has
been a popular surfing haunt as far back as the 1940s
and a gathering spot of the Windansea Surf Club since
the 1960s.
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
During the year 1913, La Jolla’s premiere hotel, The
Grande Colonial, opened its doors for visitors,
charging just $1 a night. Since that time, La
Jolla has blossomed into a resort community, with
modern hotels only helping to enhance the shine
of the community.
No matter if you’re looking for a modern building
and maximum services for a business or romantic
venture, seaside cottage, or vacation - La Jolla’s
accommodations won’t disappoint. For business
travelers, many of La Jolla’s hotels will provide
Internet access, data ports, meeting rooms, and
other types of business services. Leisure visitors
are equally pleased, as hotels here offer breathtaking
views of the Pacific Ocean, coupled with luxury
services and nearby attractions.
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
Napa Valley is a great destination to plan a vacation where you are a wine connoisseur or you know absolutely nothing about wine but you would like to learn. There is a keen belief that you need to be a wine expert in order to enjoy a trip to Napa Valley; however, the truth of the mater is that you can still enjoy a great time in Napa Valley even if you are not very knowledgeable about wine. If you are considering starting a wine cellar at home, a trip to Napa Valley is a great way to educate yourself about different types of wine as well as stock up on quality wines at reduced prices.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Translated, La Jolla means “the jewel”, which is an
apt name for a splendid and beautiful town full of
blue water. One of California’s best oceanside
towns, La Jolla is also home to many of the best
beaches in the state.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
St. Helena was the focal point of early commercial wine production in the Napa Valley region. As a result of the production of wine in this region, the entire wine industry in California was shaped.
The town of St. Helena was established in 1855. Several years later, in 1861, the first winery was established in the Valley by a German immigrant. His name was Charles Krug. A number of other German immigrants soon followed in his steps, including the Schrams and the Beringers. Krug went on to become one of the first major vintners in Napa Valley. Born in 1825 in Prussia, Krug had been a political radical as a youth. Later he moved to Alto, California and became a neighbor of Agoston Haraszthy, who became Krug’s mentor regarding the production of grapes and wine. Before long, Krug began producing wine for others. One of his first clients was George Yount, of Yountville fame.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
For over 75 years, the Gliderport in Torrey Pines
has been the learning place for aviation greats
such as the Lindbergh’s, Boyles, and many other
greats. First established as a soaring site in
1928, the Gliderport has defined the world of
motorless flight. Today, the Gliderport is home
to hang gliding, paragliding, scale models, and
even sailplane flight.
The Gliderport also provides quality, instruction,
certification, tandem flights, equipment sales,
adventure tours, repair services, and even year
round flying conditions. From the first day of
instruction to master pilot and instructor
certifications, the Torrey Pines Gliderport can
support all of your needs with flying.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Rutherford Wineries have become known in the last few years in international circles. The number of accolades they have received have brought a great amount of respect and admiration to Napa Valley. In fact, Rutherford Wineries has come to be associated with some of the best wineries in the entire state.
In particular, Rutherford Wineries are known for their vast production of excellent red wines. The well drained soils and warm climate in the Rutherford region have created an area that is ideal for growing red Bordeaux varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As a result of the award winning wines produced in this region, Rutherford has also become one of the most popular wine tour destinations in the Napa Valley region.
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Smaller and more intimate than other aquariums, the
Birch Aquarium is one place where you can get close
to all of the animals, and still take your time to
simply enjoy being there.
Due to its intimacy, adults and children alike are
energized by the aquarium. You can watch an
octopus flow up and down the glass, or watch a
jellyfish move slowly through the water. This is
an excellent thrill, for everyone in your family.
The most popular exhibit at the Birch Aquarium is
the sea horse exhibit. It offers many different
species, from the tiny miniature sea horses that
are under an inch tall, to the taller and more
amazing sea dragons.
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