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Bardessono

Enjoy a romantic escape in one of Napa Valley's most luxurious and green hotels.

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Ahwahnee Bar - Yosemite National Park

Enjoy martinis, smoked fish and artisan cheese with gorgeous views of Half Dome.

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Addison Restaurant - Grand Del Mar

Enjoy 5-star cuisine at Addison, one of the best San Diego restaurants you'll find.

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Culinary Institute of America - Greystone

Take a class or enroll in boot camp at the Greystone campus of CIA.

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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Take a hike to the oldest living trees on Earth in the Sierra Nevada's White Mountains.

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Portola Coffee Lab

Combine your love of science and quality java at the Portola Coffee Lab in Costa Mesa.

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Carmel Valentine's Packages

Carmel-by-the-Sea is gearing up for its AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Feb. 6-12, but it's also a popular romantic getaway for lovers. To help plan your escape, several Carmel hotels and Inns are offering special romance packages. Following are just a few to choose from: A Carmel Kiss is Twice as Sweet: Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge is offering a deluxe room, logo champagne glasses, bottle of premium

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Borrego Springs - Metal Sculptures

Join Veronica on a tour of Ricardo Breceda's "Sky Art" metal sculptures in Borrego Springs.

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Anza Borrego Desert Video

Join Veronica on a video tour of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, located roughly 2 hours from San Diego.

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Julian Video

Join Veronica on a tour of the shops, restaurants and apple pies of historic Julian, California.

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Christmas Light Show

The Mission Inn Festival of Lights is one of Southern California's best Christmas light shows.

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California Travel Tips on YouTube

Sizzle Reel for the "California Travel Tips" video series on YouTube, starring journalist Veronica Hill.

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Kern River Video

Veronica hits the road in her RV to explore the scenic Kern River Valley.

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Disneyland - Soundsational Summer Video

In this Disneyland video, Veronica heads to Anaheim for the media preview of Disney's Soundsational Summer.

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Disneyland Hotel Video

Veronica checks out the Disneyland Hotel's new features — including all four luxury suites!

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Sky Bridge Video - Navitat Wrightwood

Take a virtual tour on the sky bridge at Navitat Canopy Adventures in Wrightwood. Hold on to your hat!

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Navitat Wrightwood - California Zip Line Video

Fly from the treetops and traverse across sky bridges in this thrilling California canopy tour!

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Veronica Hill is an award-winning travel journalist with more than 30 years experience in California. Her online show, California Travel Tips, explores the state's top destinations — offering a local's perspective on dining, lodging and activities.

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