Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Lovable, Photographable, Soon: Ugliest Dog Contest

Lovable, Photographable, Soon: Ugliest Dog Contest

Have a snaggle-toothed hound? There's still time to enter. Read »

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Earth Day 2013: Woofers and Wine

Earth Day 2013: Woofers and Wine

A day in the sunshine with your best four-footed pal? Plus wine? Like. Read »

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sipping Sonoma Wine and Buying Futures

Sipping Sonoma Wine and Buying Futures

Make for the northern part of the county for the annual Barrel Tasting days. Read »

Friday, Jan 25, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Olive's Holiday

The Olive's Holiday

Sonoma Valley is all about a tiny, be-pitted fruit come wintertime. Read »

Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Savor Sonoma Details Announced

Savor Sonoma Details Announced

Looking ahead to some nice merlots in March? It's a plan. Read »

Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Walking in a Winter WINEland

Walking in a Winter WINEland

A Sonoma-sweet vino party staves off the chilliest month. Read »

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Heart of Sonoma Holiday Open House

Heart of Sonoma Holiday Open House

Some 27 wineries'll put out the holiday cheer over one convivial weekend. Read »

Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sonoma Valley Crush

Sonoma Valley Crush

An annual Heart of Sonoma Valley weekend sends fans into the thick of it. Read »

Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Later Wine Tasting

The Later Wine Tasting

Didn't make it up to Sonoma before 4 p.m.? You still have time. Read »

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Wine Country Big Q

Wine Country Big Q

Things are getting saucy in Sonoma. Read »

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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Trip points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

LA GETAWAY

Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.

BAY'S BEST

Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.

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