Fly from SF to the OC for under $100

If you are on the hunt for cheap tickets, check out this link.

http://tinyurl.com/cwmrjb

In other news, Allegiant Air now offers flights between LA and Monterey for a steal.

Can’t jet off to the Galapagos? Head to the Farallon Islands instead

If I were to splurge for one Northern California boat excursion, this would be it!

http://tinyurl.com/da4djo

Facing death makes life sweeter

Last night, Eddie, Kai and I almost died. Here's a link to the story.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Facing-death-makes-life-sweeter

Vibrators, candy, and massage lotion: one San Francisco hotel chain knows how to Stimulate

Just got a great press release in for a deal on one of my favorite hotel chains in SF.

http://tinyurl.com/dzlwon

Ways to stretch your dollar--low cost vacations

Here's a link to some of Northern California's best cheap vacations.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Northern-Californias-best-lowcost-summer-getawaysPart-One

Book it! Now.

Anyone interested in flying between Los Angeles and Monterey this summer? Allegiant Air is celebrating its new service between LA and the Central Coast with $15 flights--no joke.

Here's the catch: You have you book tickets today APRIL 15, 2009.

Get this deal, friends.

Tahoe and Yosemite Deals

Here's a link to some recent deals I found for Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Enjoy.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Beat-the-crowds-Hit-up-Yosemite-and-Lake-Tahoe-this-spring

Esalen Institute's Magic Touch

Need an escape from everything? Check out my article on Esalen Institute in Big Sur.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Esalen-Institutes-Magic-Touch

Hey Adults, time to bust out the Big Wheel

Probably one of San Francisco's goofiest events. A grown up Big Wheel race down Vermont Street.

http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Hey-Adults-time-to-bust-out-the-Big-Wheel

New travel trend: Hire a travel coach and take a Life Sabbatical

Here's a link to a new travel trend I found. Three Month Visa helps people plan the trip they have always dreamed of. And no, it isn't just for the rich.

http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d7-New-travel-trend-Hire-a-travel-coach-and-take-a-Life-Sabbatical

Easter deal in Healdsburg

Here's a link to an Easter special at Hotel Healdsburg and Dry Creek Kitchen. Both are my favorites in Healdsburg and worth your cash, if you can swing it.

http://www.examiner.com/x-6346-Northern-California-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Easter-in-Healdsburg-Anyone