Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Napa Valley Wine Train Night Tours

Napa Valley Wine Train Night Tours

Sundays will now be a part of the Napa Valley Wine Train's popular night winery tours. Read »

Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California Wine Month, Temecula-Style

California Wine Month, Temecula-Style

Wine country is holding a 30-day-long party to celebrate harvest. Read »

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California's Grape & Gourmet

California's Grape & Gourmet

Taste a bunch of Golden State victors, all in one setting/sitting. 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 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California Wine Festival

California Wine Festival

Reserve wine tastings and glass seminars are part of this traveling party. 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 »

Sunday, Jul 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail

Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail

Seventeen tasting rooms + one great passport? 101, here we come. Read »

Saturday, Jun 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea

Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea

Strolling one of the planet's prettiest nooks and tasting vino? Okay. Read »

Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey and merlot? It's an old and time-honored friendship. Read »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Christmas in May

Christmas in May

Are you a big fan of the Napa Wine Train's St. Nicholas? You can get your tickets now. 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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