Archive for October, 2009

Staycation Specials: Kimpton offers Bay Bridge closure deal

Staycation Specials: Kimpton offers Bay Bridge closure deal

Staycation Specials: Kimpton offers Bay Bridge closure deal San Jose Mercury News The unexpected closure of the Bay Bridge this past week prompted Kimpton Hotels to slash rates at eight of its San Francisco hotels.

Staycation Specials: Weekend for vampire fans in San Francisco

Staycation Specials: Weekend for vampire fans in San Francisco

Staycation Specials: Weekend for vampire fans in San Francisco San Jose Mercury News If you still haven't made plans for Halloween, consider booking the Vampire Weekend package at Hotel Triton in San Francisco. … and more

Museums ‘boosted by staycation’

Museums ‘boosted by staycation’

BBC News Museums 'boosted by staycation ' BBC News UK museums and art galleries have seen a rise in visitor numbers due to the recession but face financial worries, a new study has revealed.

Go on a leaf tour

Go on a leaf tour

For some people, the only good thing about winter coming is the turning of the leaves. While you may not be ready for snow and cold, it’s hard not to ...

View Migratory Birds

View Migratory Birds

One of the great sights in nature is to see a flock of geese flying south for the winter. Seeing the geese, the ducks, the herons and others is a ...

Attend a Football Game

Attend a Football Game

The leaves turn, the air grows cooler, the days grow shorter…it all means one thing. Football’s coming. High school, college, pro…if you love the game, ya gotta have it. And ...

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Get your Halloween pumpkins, go on a hayride, and even pet a goat. Consumer pumpkin patches are a booming business and offer a variety of fun family activities including corn ...

Fall Staycation Idea: Research an Historic Site

Fall Staycation Idea: Research an Historic Site

Places, like people, can all tell their own story. If you pry hard enough, they will whisper their secrets and give up their ghosts. So meet a few ghosts. Pick ...

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

America’s agrarian roots are celebrated every fall, all across the country. As pioneers settling the land, our fore bearers knew the importance of a good harvest, and celebrated their blessings ...

Covered Bridge Drives

Covered Bridge Drives

Remember the romance of The Bridges of Madison County? Francesca and Robert falling in love at Roseman Bridge? It’s time to create your own romance. Covered bridges became popular in ...