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California Walt Disney Family Museum


Oct 08

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The Walt Disney Family Museum opened in the Presidio in San Francisco this month. The Walt Disney Family Museum consists of 10 galleries dedicated to different chapters in the life of Walt Disney beginni ng with his life in Kansas City to his Hollywood life. On display, you will see such things as the earliest known drawings of Mickey Mouse and concept art and animation cells of Bambi and Pinocchio. There is also the Oscar statuettes awarded for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; it is one full-sized award accompanied by seven smaller ones. You can purchase Walt Disney Family Museum tickets up to 60 days in advance at waltdisney.org.


If you are making a trip to California from out of town, make your vacation comfortable and affordable by reserving California vacation rentals. California vacation rentals are more spacious and more affordable than a hotel room.

Hours:

Wednesdays to Mondays

10:00AM to 6:00PM

Admission:

Adults: $20

Kids (ages 6-17): $15


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An All New Huntington Beach


Aug 03

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Huntington Beach in Southern California has undergone a multitude of different changes throughout the years. Most recently, the city rebranded itself as Surf City USA after winning a legal battle with Santa Cruz over the title. There was a time when it was a town where officials discouraged surfing and now it’s Surf City USA. In the 20’s, it was an oil town.

Then decades later, it became a surf town for several years, lined with trademark bungalows, filled with barefoot pedestrians and wet suits hung to dry on the railings. The lifestyle was its own; existing at a much slower pace than other nearby cities.

Today, it has reinvented itself into a resort town. The reinvention has brought about a wave of development to complement its new style.

In May, the city welcomed Shorebreak, a stylish, 157-suite boutique hotel just across the street from the waves. You can also find plenty of affordable California vacation rentals or California holiday homes by the beach. Wet suits and boards can be rented right on the beach at affordable prices. Surfing lessons are offered there, too.

Huntington Beach’s newest reinvention is a risky one as they are trying to build a four-season travel destination around surfing. Really, it is all about the lifestyle.

A typical afternoon for any of the local surfers can consist of beach volleyball, hanging out on the pier, a stroll along the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and a beach fire after dinner. The nearby International Surfing Museum depicts memorabilia from the very beginnings of surfing. Find California vacation rentals or California holiday homes near your destination of choice!

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Los Angeles Vacations: All About Vacations in Malibu, Los Angeles


Jul 22

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Malibu Los Angeles Holiday Rental Guide - Malibu Vacation Villas

Malibu is an iconic district of Los Angeles about 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles. This celebrity-filled, seaside town is a must-see or a must-stay, if you have the time. This adorable town has around 14,000 full-time residents. You have to be quite rich to live in this upscale neighborhood. Use a Malibu Los Angeles holiday rental guide to get the scoop on the city. Malibu is a 21-mile strip stretching across the Pacific Coast and offering breathtaking views. Malibu is all about nature, views and, of course, its residents. Vacationers stay in hotels or Malibu vacation villas.

Malibu is also known as BU by locals. It is a laid back seaside town with many wealthy celebrities. Malibu is known, first and foremost, for its breathtaking pacific coast. Malibu does not have a real center, per say. Vacationers go there with a Malibu Los Angeles holiday rental guide in hand, in attempts to see or mingle with stars or just to relax before breathtaking oceanfront views from the wonderful Malibu vacation villas found in the Malibu Los Angeles holiday rental guide. The beauty of the mountains plunging into the sea is magnificent. The beaches of Malibu are renowned but Malibu is much more than that. It offers a world class museum, plenty of gourmet restaurants and shops where you will be happy to spend your money.

Observe Breathtaking Views
Drive along the highway to see the incredible beauty of the seascape. Whether you are visiting Malibu just for the day or are staying in Malibu vacation villas, you must visit Point Dune Preserve (www.parks.ca.gov). Take a short walk around and witness the gratifying breathtaking view of Santa Monica Bay. If the day is clear enough, you will be able to see the Catalina Islands.

Dine on the Beach at Sunset
Contrary to what we may think, dining in a beach restaurant with a view of the sunset is not an easy task. While it is easy to find restaurants on the beach, the problem is in that Malibu faces south, not west, therefore, making sunsets hard to see. You will need to find a restaurant facing west. The Malibu Los Angeles holiday rental guide recommends the Sunset Restaurant (6800 Westward Beach Road, 310-589-10 07, Thesunsetrestaurant.com. Sure, the food is good and affordable, but the view is extraordinary!

Dining and Spotting Celebrities in Malibu
Vacationers in Malibu appreciate the natural beauty but they also enjoy Malibu’s great restaurants. If you like Sushi, are not on a tight budget and would like to catch a glimpse of a celebrity, head to the famous NOBU Malibu. NOBU is an upscale Japanese restaurant featured in the Malibu Los Angeles holiday rental guide with other locations such as New York and Miami Beach. NOBU Malibu is located at 3835 Cross Creek Road, 310-589-1007, Nobumatsuhisa.com). Expect to pay around $60 per person, not including alcohol.


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Top Ten Waterfalls - Adventure Travel


Jan 07

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A powerful waterfall is a beautiful and wondrous sight.

The natural beauty is truly inspiring and moving in all of the top ten waterfalls featured below.

Here, you  will discover a collection of the top ten waterfalls according to Realtravel Magazine.

Any of the best waterfalls mentioned will provide a top travel destination for those travelers looking forward to enjoy the best advantages of smart travel and adventure travel.

1. Jog Falls in Karnataka, India

Visit Jog Falls on the Sharavati River during or after the annual monsoon rains to witness the four gargantuan rapidly-running cascades of waters plunging 253 meters down. The four cascades are named Raja (King), Rani (Queen), Rocket and Roarer (also known as Rover). This waterfalls extreme seasonal alteration from trickles of water to powerful gusts of water is what makes it special. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in India.

2. Angel Falls in Bolivar, Venezuela

This waterfall in the Guiana Highlands of Bolivar is the world’s highest waterfall plummeting 979 meters from the top of Auyan-Tepui or Devils Mountains into a 150 meter wide chasm. It is so high that a lot of the water turns to mist before it hits the bottom. A dense jungle lines the waterfall which makes it much easier to see from an aerial perspective. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in Venezuela.

3. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe/Zambia

The Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River are known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya. Although not the widest or the highest, the cascade is known as the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Some people bungee jump from this 108 meter waterfall.

4. Yosemite Falls in California

Although not all waterfalls have been properly measured, Yosemite Falls currently has the title for the highest waterfall in North America. The Yosemite Falls are two cascades that fall a combined total of 739 meters to the base of Yosemite Valley. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in California.

5. Havasu Falls in Arizona

The Havasu Falls stands out among several other falls that run along the Havasu Creek in Arizona. The turquoise-blue waters of the river plunge about 37 meters into the Catarct Canyon. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in Arizona.

6. San Rafael Falls in Ecuador

The San Rafael Falls is the highest in Ecuador with a plunge of 131 meters. The trail around the river introduces hikers to a variety of birds. This waterfall is just southeast of the Reventador Volcano. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in Arizona.

7. Gulfoss Falls in Iceland

This waterfall runs down a three-tier staircase before plunging 32 meters into Gullfoss or Golden Falls in southwest Iceland.

8. Niagara Falls, Canada/USA

The Niagara Falls is probably the most famous of all waterfalls. The Canada/USA waterfall is divided between Ontario and New York. Although, it is rather short, it is extremely wide and powerful. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in Canada.

9. Montmorency Falls in Quebec, Canada

The Montmorency Falls are situated on Montmorency River and fall into the Saint Lawrence River. The fall is 84 meters tall and cable car ferries carry visitors between the bottom and the top of the falls. Find accommodations and vacation rentals in Quebec, Canada.

10. Huka Falls in New Zealand

Waikato River ranges from 100 to 15 meters in width narrowing at the Huka Falls. The falls drop only six meters but the large volume of water raises it to 11 meters.

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