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01/31/2025

Never gets old! Join one of our to stunning ! It’s a perfect jumping off point for the and all points in the .

01/14/2025

We love this story about the continuing influence of the comic strip “Peanuts” and its endearing characters. Add a visit to the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa to any of our Northern California itineraries and learn about the fascinating life of its creator.

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In the decades since the end of the cherished newspaper strip, audiences continue to find reasons to chuckle and cheer over Charlie Brown’s gang

01/11/2025

Another “wow” near Palm Springs is the fantastic Living Desert, with flora and fauna from desert regions all over the world! A special docent-guided group tour includes transportation throughout the park and interactions with animals. We loved the wallaby enclosure where the curious creatures are allowed to approach visitors.

01/11/2025

Wow! Such an amazing weekly event held here in fabulous ! is a nightly street market with food, crafts, and entertainment held every Thursday. We include a Thursday night stay for all our tours to Palm Springs so travelers can engage with locals!

01/08/2025

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01/08/2025

01/07/2025

We’re so excited to be in for Go West Summit! It’s a gorgeous 72 degrees on this sunny day that I’m spending with Marilyn outside the Palm Springs Art Museum. There’s so much to see and do but I’m really looking forward to meeting with over 60 destination marketing organizations and travel suppliers and developing new exciting itineraries to the West!

01/05/2025

We're excited to be working with Setness Tours on a Spring Training tour to Arizona, March 9-13. Kevin will be joining Wayne Setness on this great tour to watch five Cactus League games, including a night game at Scottsdale Stadium (home of the San Francisco Giants). See three Giants games and three A's game, including one game where they play each other!

We'll also be cruising Lake Saguaro, touring the Musical Instrument Museum, and visiting the Desert Botanical Garden. Airfare is included from Sacramento but can be from another city or credited. Limited space is available! Check out all the details at https://www.setness.com/setness/pagepkg/PkgTour.aspx?pid=1124&sid=1134&oid=95.

12/28/2024

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, held annually in Washington, showcases stunning fields of vibrant tulips, attracting visitors from all over the world. This festival not only celebrates the beauty of spring but also supports local farmers and the community, making it a must-see event for flower enthusiasts! Read more in our blog this week - click on the link below!

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12/19/2024

Traveling during the holidays or within the next month? With the increasing possibility of a federal government shutdown, now is the time to start thinking ahead.

While most airport workers are employed by local governments and authorities, airlines, and private contractors (restaurants, gift shops, baggage handling services), federal workers comprise the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and, of course, our nation's air traffic controllers. These employees are classified as "essential" and must continue to work without pay.

However, the longer a shutdown goes, the more likely these employees may push back by "calling out" and not showing for work, which can cause significant delays. In fact, it was the lack of air traffic controllers and flight delays in 2019 that was credited to ending the 2019 government shutdown after 35 days. A shutdown will also impact Amtrak and close national parks and federally owned museums.

Make sure you plan extra time for your travels, which is good advice during any holiday season. Also, consider downloading an app like "Flight Aware" to keep track of your flights in real time.

With a potential U.S. government shutdown on the horizon, travelers are concerned about possible disruptions to flights with airlines like American, Delta, United, Southwest, and others. Similarly, cruise passengers are wondering if voyages with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Disney could...

12/07/2024

The absolute BEST way to get from Seattle to Victoria, BC! The Victoria Clipper departs from the waterfront in downtown Seattle and delivers you straight to Victoria’s Inner Harbour in just three hours. Various classes of services are offered onboard, along with lovely restrooms, space for checked and carry-on luggage, and a snack bar with “adult beverages.” Or bring your own snacks with you. The ferry is a main feature on all our Seattle and Victoria tours. Cruise Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in perfect comfort! Destination British Columbia Destination Victoria

12/06/2024

The and . Two amazing places that compliment each other so well! There’s so much to see and do in Seattle, but these places are always our first stop!

12/01/2024

Watching live glassblowing at Chihuly Glass Garden!

11/30/2024

Who’s ready for an amazing holiday in Victoria?

11/29/2024

Absolutely stunning Thanksgiving Day in the Pacific Northwest from high atop the Space Needle! Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, it stands at 602 feet tall. On the clear day (like today), you can see massive Mt. Rainer, located about 60 miles south of Seattle, standing at over 14,000 feet.

The Space Needle has seen many changes in its 62 year history. Today it has a rotating glass floor, the only observation deck in the world with such a feature. At its base are the Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Center Monorail. Nearby is the Seattle Art Museum, and the newly expanded Seattle Aquarium along the waterfront! . Visit Seattle Explore Washington State.

11/26/2024

Our latest edition of "The Western Rambler," our quarterly newsletter, is out! Check out what we've been up to recently, including tours to Oregon and Monterey! We'll give you a hint: apples, wine, berries, nuts, and other great fall tastes! https://gem.godaddy.com/p/d5a05b1/preview

11/18/2024

So much fun working with Becky from Moostash Joe Tours and Stu from Arrow Stage Lines the last few days! We visited Santa Monica Pier, the museums of the Miracle Mile, LA Farmers Market, Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, including a private luncheon under a former Air Force One plane, and Olvera Street. Not bad for three days! And that didn’t include the Nebraska/USC Football game! Whew! Here we are saying our goodbyes at Olvera Street, where "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula" began! Safe travels! Visit California Visit Los Angeles

11/16/2024

And the Oscar for best group in the role of an L.A. tour goes to….these folks! And this is only 24 of the 53! Our Midwest tour group had a choice between the or or ! They are very close together, right along Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile. Film, automobiles, or natural history: We love to be flexible and give your group members choices! Which is also why our scatter lunch was at .farmersmarkets!