Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Friday, Jun 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

World's Ugliest Dog Contest

World's Ugliest Dog Contest

One of the planet's sweetest and strangest pup shows is coming around again at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Read »

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Field of Hammocks

Field of Hammocks

Yes. Please take us there now. Read »

Friday, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sonoma for Less

Sonoma for Less

The Lodge at Sonoma has several packages running, including a book-by-this-date-and-save. Read »

Friday, Jan 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Olive Feast, Sonoma-Style

Olive Feast, Sonoma-Style

The most elegant night on the olive calendar is just ahead. (You have an olive calendar, right?) Read »

Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A St. Patrick's Savor

A St. Patrick's Savor

What merry plans have you for mid-March? Savor Sonoma Valley has a suggestion. Read »

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

"A white-sand beach" inside a cellar? Raising a glass to the whimsy. Read »

Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sonoma-Sweet Winter Wineland

Sonoma-Sweet Winter Wineland

You resolved to up your education in 2012, right? Here's an early opportunity. Read »

Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

NYE, North and South

NYE, North and South

Heading for Monterey or Mendo for the big night? Find your go-outs. Read »

Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Tweed Ride

The Tweed Ride

Nubbly fabric and peaceful biking? They go hand-in-handlebar at this Sonoma-sweet outing. Read »

Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

ARTrails Open Studios

ARTrails Open Studios

Eye works -- and workplaces -- of some 135 artists in and around 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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