Visit the San Francisco de Young Museum after hours. Every Thursday night through September 2, 2010, from 5:00-8:45 p.m., the museum is hosting Impressionism at Twilight. The exhibit boasts 100 impressionist paintings drawn from the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, showcasing 36 artists including Degas, Monet, Renoir and Whistler. The Musee d’Orsay is generously lending their…
Seeking an escape from the hectic, crowded cities, vacationers flock to the gorgeous countryside of Italy to experience of the rural lifestyles of Italian farmers. Coined by the term agriturismo (a combination of agriculture and tourism), these farmhouse vacations give visitors the opportunity to live life on the farm, participating in daily chores and experiencing…
The gorgeous county of Monterey boasts 99 miles of prime Pacific coastline, the 5,312 sq. mile National Marine Sanctuary and the nation’s top-ranked Monterey Bay Aquarium. Now, there is a new addition. Set for August 25-29, 2010, the 2010 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit is a global ocean-focused event that will wet everyone’s…
SNL star Andy Samberg and T-Pain said it best, and now guests of San Diego’s Hard Rock Hotel will be boasting and blasting “I’m on a Boat!” all summer long. The hotel has teamed up with SBR Yacht Charter Club to offer the unique “I’m on a Boat” package, which includes a two-night stay in…
Spice it up and get your groove on! Saturday, July 24th marks the very first Salsa Festival on the Fillmore and promises to bring much dance excitement! The evening begins on The Fillmore Center Plaza from 7 to 9 p.m., with Salsa lessons, followed by a live performance from Los Boleros. The fun continues at…
Experiencing a vacation with family can be one of the best ways to learn about each other and make life long memories. France Cruises recommends trying a barge cruise! Because these cruises are chartered, they can be conveniently tailored to any family, making vacationing a breeze. While onboard, enjoy the luxury of having your own…
Travel the world and get paid for it! Turn your summer vacation into a writing clip you can pitch to magazines, newspapers, and web sites. Bring your travel writing ideas to the Advanced Travel Writing workshop on Saturday, July 24 and learn what it takes to land assignments at major travel publications. In this workshop, you…