California Wine Country: AirBnB’s for a Romantic Getaway in Napa & Sonoma

Honeymooners or couples looking for romance have long flocked to California's wine country so they can soak up the ambiance and be pampered in style. The region is cloaked in vineyards and it's a foodie's paradise. With everything from upscale to farm to table restaurants sprinkled throughout, wine country won't disappoint. AirBnBs offer the perfect base for exploring wine country's wineries but for some, the challenge can come in deciding where exactly to stay to make the most of your time away.

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10 Terrific Southern California Motorcycle Rides

Southern California offers a wealth of choice routes for the discerning motorcycle rider. With the two most populous cities, Los Angeles and San Diego, and surrounding areas of immense natural beauty, this region is a rider’s dream. Blessed with year-round sunshine, feel the gentle breeze on your neck as you move from expansive highways to twisting, turning mountain roads.

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The Gorge White House, Hood River, Oregon
The Gorge White House, a fantastic winery in Hood River, Oregon

Affordable Weekend Trips in the Pacific Northwest

The northwestern states of the U.S.A., along with the stretch of Pacific coastline in Canada's province of British Columbia, constitute a region known as the "PNW" or Pacific Northwest. This area is known for progressive and modern cities, stunning old-growth forests, beautiful mountains, rugged coastlines, and friendly people. For those that live nearby (or even if you're coming from far away), plenty of affordable destinations can be found in this region for a good weekend trip. Or, if you have a full week, why not combine several of the destinations together?

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Stopover Places on Road Trips You Can Visit Along the California Coast

If you haven’t been on a road trip, you could be missing out on a lot of things. A type of travel that’s self-organized and involves long drives on a vehicle should be on every person's bucket list. Road trips are special because they give you different kinds of emotions and experiences. It’s also safe to say that it’s not for the faint-hearted, either. The last thing you want is to find yourself stuck on the side of the road by a simple car problem that could have easily been avoided. In case this happens, Roadside Rescue has affordable rates for Towing cars and trucks to best serve the Towing service you need. Whether you’re traveling alone or with other people, a road trip is always memorable – plus, it offers several surprising benefits. These include: Relaxation: Embarking on a journey using any vehicle helps ease your mind off work and other matters. Road trips allow you to appreciate the locations…

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Affordable Weekend Trips in the Southeastern U.S.

The Southeast is known for warm weather, friendly culture, delicious food, and fun road trips. From the beaches to the mountains, there's always something to do for every type of traveler. Whether you're a family looking for a weekend getaway, a couple with eyes on a romantic weekend, or a solo traveler looking to explore the region's unique culture, The South has it all. Big cities along with small towns and beautiful countryside await.

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Day Trips from Dublin

You can drive to most places in Ireland in less than 3 hours and you can reach the farthest, most remote corners of the country in less than 5 hours by car (check car rental prices here). Base yourself in Dublin and take advantage of a variety of day trip options rather than having the inconvenience of unpacking and repacking each day as you move from hotel to hotel. Read on for a collection of Dublin day trip ideas curated after nearly 10 years of living in Ireland. These day trips from Dublin range from super easy to outright ambitious.

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A Weekend in Shenandoah

The most famed avenue for taking in this iconic view is Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles through the entire length of Shenandoah National Park, but there's plenty more to explore in these mountains and pastoral hills. From remote nature trails to the history of a founding father, a trip to the countryside of northern Virginia is well worth a weekend, or more!

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