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ROB LOWE WANTS YOU TO ‘VISIT CALIFORNIA’

In an interview with KCRA, actor Rob Lowe talks about his new starring role and which Northern California destinations he wants to take his family to.  (KCRA)
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CALIFORNIA TRAVEL AND TOURISM – WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

The outlook for the tourism industry is bright and will shine even brighter as visitor spending continues to boom. Thanks to a recent executive order by the Obama Administration, California is expected to realize $140 billion of the estimated $850 billion in additional revenue that traveler spending will bring to the U.S. through the new federal plan for quicker visa processing.  (Fox & Hounds)
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WHAT TO DO AT PEBBLE BEACH FOOD AND WINE FEST

For four days in April, the California coastal resort of Pebble Beach turns into an exclusive culinary playground—the Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival. A who’s who of celebrity chefs (everyone from Thomas Keller to Guy Fieri) and 250 winemakers will take part in the fifth annual event that includes wine tastings, parties and a golf tournament, held mostly at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Inn at Spanish Bay. (Forbes)
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NEW AT MUSEUMS: SCIENCE FOR ALL AGES

San Francisco museums are looking to attract a wider range of visitors with new types of exhibits and programs as curators strive to keep up with the city's changing demographics and stay relevant. (The Wall Street Journal)
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CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANY KNOWN FOR HISTORIC REENACTMENT TOURS DEBUT ‘DONNER PARTY’ TREK

U.S. history buffs have a new "must-do" to add to their Bucket List. Lake Tahoe-based outdoor travel company Dark Horizon Adventures will debut its weeklong, "Following in the Footsteps of the Donner Party" trek in December. (The Huffington Post via Gadling)
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WESTERN STAR

When Irish people think of visiting the west coast of the United States, San Francisco and Los Angeles usually top the list, with a stopover on the way home in that sun-baked casino theme-park called Las Vegas. There is an alternative. San Diego might not have a Golden Gate bridge or Hollywood Studios but it has plenty other attractions – and sunshine nearly all year round. (Irish Times)
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PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM WEEK

When I visited Palm Springs, California, I had no trouble remembering where I was. I had trouble placing when I was. The city is well known for its impressive array of Mid-Century Modern buildings — many of which have been preserved, some of which have been tragically lost. The sleek aesthetic of the middle 20th century has always struck me as incredibly futuristic, which is what creates that “wobbling in time” feeling — don’t ask me to tell you what year it is when I’m looking at fifty year old building that seems like it belongs to an era that won’t happen for another fifty years.  (USA Today)
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BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS

Bakersfield, California is more than just the home of Bakersfield-style country music and the oil industry. There are tourist attractions that appeal to broad groups of people, from museums to zoos to casinos. When traveling through southern California, think about making a stop in Bakersfield to see the culture and entertainment it has to offer.  (USA Today)
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INLAND EMPIRE IS BUBBLING WITH CRAFT BREWERIES

Hangar 24, I & I Brewing, Dale Bros., Inland Empire Brewing, Packing House Brewing and more could make the Inland Empire a beer destination. (Los Angeles Times)
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HOW TO CAMP AROUND SOLVANG, CA

Solvang is in California's southern coastal region, approximately 15 minutes north of Santa Barbara. This Danish community, part of the Santa Ynez Valley, is home to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Solvang is within a 30-minute drive of Los Padres National Forest. Camping accommodations give travelers an opportunity to explore Solvang and the surrounding area on a budget.  (USA Today)
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BUYERS SAVOUR NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY

While some people visit California’s Napa Valley for a romantic retreat, many choose to stay because something else has won their heart…The 48 guest and 23 owner residences at Auberge resort are on a 64-hectare site nestled in a canyon near the town of Calistoga. Its location offers the best of both worlds, providing tucked-away appeal with easy access to amenities. (Calgary Herald)
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TEEN FINDS SAN DIEGO AN ‘EPIC’ ADVENTURE

…We were on a family trip to San Diego, which included Pam’s stereotypically unenthusiastic 15-year-old niece, Olivia, and Sadie, her college-age daughter. Last time we were in town, we took the kids to the San Diego Zoo, visited SeaWorld, and built sand castles on the beach. This time around, traveling with a tougher, older crowd, we had to ramp up the adventure meter. So far, after two days of surfing, shopping, biking, power boating, and cruising the beaches, things were “epic.’’ That’s good.  (The Boston Globe)
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WHAT’S NEW IN CALIFORNIA FOR TRAVELERS

Visitors flying out of San Francisco will find waiting for a flight a bit less stressful this spring. After struggling to get their carry-on bags, liquids, laptops and shoeless selves through security, Virgin America and American Airlines passengers using San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 2 can unwind before their flight in the airport's new yoga room. (The Seattle Times)
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