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  1. ilovesweeps23 avatar

    Win A California Vacation For 2! Ends 7/10

    by ilovesweeps23 24 May 2012

    [https://www.facebook.com/homerun/app_28134323652 ] Spend two days in paradise in the breathtakingly beautiful California Wine Country!…

  2. ilovesweeps23 avatar

    Win A California Vacation For 2! 7/10

    by ilovesweeps23 24 May 2012

    [https://www.facebook.com/homerun/app_28134323652] Spend two days in paradise in the breathtakingly beautiful California Wine Country!…

  3. naramata avatar

    Re: What to do, oh what to do?

    by naramata 10 May 2012

    We had to quickly choose an itinerary and book our flights back in January. Prior to arriving in South Africa we will have been to Israel…

  4. trekker502 avatar

    RE: California Itinerary help please!

    by trekker502 08 May 2012

    Monterey/Carmel are a long drive from San Francisco for just a one day drive. Save it for when you drive to Big Sur. While staying in…

  5. sudhirkochhar avatar

    Itinerary of South Africa for 15 - 20 days on a medium budget.

    by sudhirkochhar 07 May 2012

    Hell friends! We are planning on a15 - 18 days holiday of S. Africa by about the mid of June '12, and I seek help and advise from fel…

  6. clare_gil avatar

    Hawkes Bay Wineries

    by clare_gil 16 April 2012

    HI, We thought it would be nice to visit Hawkes Bay to check out the local wineries. We only have 2 nights. I am having trouble finding…

  7. burgessjackie avatar

    RE: Okanagan Wine Country

    by burgessjackie 12 April 2012

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions! I hadn't heard of Bottleneck Drive before, it looks awesome! And I will definitely check out…

  8. trailblazer48 avatar

    Re: Okanagan Wine Country

    by trailblazer48 12 April 2012

    This might be of some help...but you have your work cut out for you deciding! So many amazing options! http://www.thewinefestivals.com/even…

  9. earthgipsy avatar

    RE: Hiking in the Hunters Valley

    by earthgipsy 14 March 2012

    I grew up in the Hunter and am I a big fan of its many and varied wilderness areas, you just need to know where to look! There are 18…

  10. travelmaven avatar

    RE: Driving around South Africa

    by travelmaven 15 February 2012

    My bf and I did a 4 week self-drive throughout SA and Swaziland in 2010. We rented a compact car from Avis at the Johannesburg airport.…

  11. stopthebus avatar

    RE: A day and night in Napa Valley, CA

    by stopthebus 31 January 2012

    I agree; I'd recommend Healdsburg. You might look into dinner at Cyrus (probably the #2 - behind French Laundry, definitely top 5 restaurant…

  12. stopthebus avatar

    RE: Requested car rental tips & tips for west coast trip

    by stopthebus 01 January 2012

    35 days seems like a long time, but you're talking about an area the size of western Europe. Yellowstone really isn't feasibly combined…

  13. smurffrog avatar

    RE: Two week trip from Vegas to San Fracisco

    by smurffrog 27 December 2011

    I am from a town on the coast north of San Francisco, and so am really, ridiculously biased, but a trip up the coast of California would…

  14. stopthebus avatar

    RE: ***Getting feet wet trip*** Start:Pacific Northwest End: Grand Canyon

    by stopthebus 07 December 2011

    Completely agree that a loop trip with a rented car and tent would be most cost effective and the most fun. Not much planning is required…

  15. DECronk avatar

    RE: Best Time for Wine Country

    by DECronk 04 December 2011

    thank you both for your responses.... i'll have to really think on this... thanks,

  16. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Best Time for Wine Country

    by mendocinateacher 01 December 2011

    Mostly anytime, though to me it is more interesting to see the grapes on the vines, starting now until April. Here is the website with…

  17. andre47 avatar

    RE: Best Time for Wine Country

    by andre47 29 November 2011

    Hi! I did the wine route from Cafayate (north of argentina) to San Rafael (south of mendoza) in January, and it was really nice, just…

  18. DECronk avatar

    Best Time for Wine Country

    by DECronk 29 November 2011

    Hi There- I'm wondering what the best season, if any, is for wine tasting in Mendoza region. Or is any time in spring, summer, fall good?…

  19. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by bzookaj 23 November 2011

    >since too many losers on here spend their time as "spam police" Spam is reported by the community on this forum. That's how it works.…

  20. BlueVacations avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by BlueVacations 23 November 2011

    Was just pointing out a nice area of the US I admired. Though Im sure Australia, Chile, and certain parts of Germany wine country are…

  21. Sierragirl avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by Sierragirl 22 November 2011

    Do you have a travel question?

  22. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by rhythm_blues 22 November 2011

    I don't think I've been to that particular winery, but the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, and Canada's British Columbia) has some great wine!…

  23. bowneline avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by bowneline 22 November 2011

    Hey, OP, I was looking for a company to book a travel tour through. Do you happen to have any recommendations? ;)

  24. LouisXIV avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by LouisXIV 22 November 2011

    There are vineyards in many areas of the country or the world. I live in northern Michigan and we have many and where I live near Lake…

  25. homerjhomerj avatar

    RE: Wine Country Not Just in California

    by homerjhomerj 22 November 2011

    Dont be put off by spammy mc spam. The willamette valley produces some excellent pinot noirs. Thus is a notoriously tough grape and the…

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