Camping is more popular than ever, especially with families. With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to explore the outdoors than on a California camping vacation. With hundreds of beach, mountain, desert and lake campgrounds to choose from, visitors of all ages can easily find their perfect campsite in the Golden State.
According to the Adventure Travel Report (as referenced by the Travel Industry Association), camping is the number one outdoor vacation activity in America, with one-third of U.S. adults having gone on at least one camping vacation in the past five years. And, it's not a solo experience. According to the report, most of these camping travelers are married with children who are also taking part in the adventure.
"Campers in California can literally pitch their tent in a completely new site every night because the state offers an extensive variety of natural settings not found anywhere else," said Caroline Beteta, president and chief executive officer of the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC). "But there is one constant, and that's the connection to nature. Whether it's hiking through a wooded forest, enjoying a lakeside swim or toasting up s'mores around the campfire, campers now have the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in California's pristine environment at area campsites."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Eco-travel options are abundant
Santa Barbara's air pollution district has a little challenge for you: Leave the car at home.
The district, in cooperation with the city's tourism office, is trying to make it easier to travel green. Hop on an Amtrak train and you could qualify for cheap hotel rates. And, once you're in town, there are ferries, a 25-cent electric shuttle and bike rentals.
"On a vacation, if you drive somewhere, you're not just going to be driving there, you're going to be driving all around when you get there," said Mary Byrd, manager of the program. "You can get here without a car and you'll be fine."
Wherever you're going, taking mass transit, such as a bus or a train, is the best transportation choice if you want to minimize harm to the environment (and it's almost always cheaper than driving or flying).
The district, in cooperation with the city's tourism office, is trying to make it easier to travel green. Hop on an Amtrak train and you could qualify for cheap hotel rates. And, once you're in town, there are ferries, a 25-cent electric shuttle and bike rentals.
"On a vacation, if you drive somewhere, you're not just going to be driving there, you're going to be driving all around when you get there," said Mary Byrd, manager of the program. "You can get here without a car and you'll be fine."
Wherever you're going, taking mass transit, such as a bus or a train, is the best transportation choice if you want to minimize harm to the environment (and it's almost always cheaper than driving or flying).
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Cali’s wedding season
The California Travel and Tourism Commission is rolling out the red carpet for same-sex couples after legalization of same-sex marriage, with suggestions of spots for ceremonies and honeymoons. A few of them: the gay-owned and -operated bed and breakfast Chateau de Vie in Napa Valley’s Calistoga; Viceroy Palm Springs, with an "I Do for Two" package that includes a wedding, commitment or vow renewal starting at $449 midweek; Casitas Laquita in Palm Springs, a lesbian-friendly, private resort that has offered commitment ceremonies for years. Details and more listings all over the state:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The California Travel and Tourism Commission posted a special gay wedding page
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The flowers have been selected, the Veterans' Memorial Center has been booked, and the three-piece band has been chosen. The e-invitations have gone out and relatives are flying in. The brides — and there will be two of them — might not have time to buy something new to wear, but that's OK.
Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac, who have been together for 34 years, do not want to wait a day longer than necessary to tie the knot now that California's Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage. They had five weeks to plan a June 21 reception for 250 people.
Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac, who have been together for 34 years, do not want to wait a day longer than necessary to tie the knot now that California's Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage. They had five weeks to plan a June 21 reception for 250 people.
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