Archive for the ‘United States West’ Category

Fourth Annual Discover the Arts in Los Angeles Makes the Arts Accessible to All, Presented by Wells Fargo

Discover the Arts, the longest running and largest arts campaign in the City, has launched the fourth-year of its campaign. Discover the Arts is held in conjunction with the City’s annual Los Angeles Arts Month celebration. Created in partnership with Wells Fargo and approximately 50 cultural institutions as well as media and community partners, the [...]

February 2, 2012   Posted in: United States West

Love is in the Rocky Mountain Air, Mile High Romance on a Budget in Denver, Colorado

DENVER, CO – Valentine’s Day is all about the grand gesture – the biggest bouquet, the most expensive restaurant, the diamond ring that costs way more than three month’s salary. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Denver locals and visitors can have a perfectly romantic Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank – and [...]

February 1, 2012   Posted in: United States West

North America’s Highest Chairlift, Breckenridge’s Imperial Express SuperChair to open Wednesday in Colorado

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo.– Today, Breckenridge Ski Resort announced its plan to open the Imperial Express SuperChair on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012; signifying 100 percent of Breck’s 31 lifts are now open to the public. In addition, approximately 250 acres of expert terrain will also open to the public on Wednesday, including Imperial Ridge and the Peak [...]

February 1, 2012   Posted in: United States West

Los Angeles Marathon 2012 Coming in March

The Stadium to the Sea 2012 Honda/LA Marathon course starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes just steps from the beach in Santa Monica. At the heart of it all lies Beverly Hills with runners conquering Mile 17 on famed Rodeo Drive.

February 1, 2012   Posted in: United States West

What’s New in Buena Park, (Orange County) California in 2012

California Welcome Centers are California’s Official State Visitor Centers offering personal, concierge-style service to all visitors, including traveler essentials like free brochures, maps and directions, computer and internet access, hotel reservations, discounted attraction tickets including LA Go Cards, dining recommendations, as well as a gift shop with snacks, beverages and souvenirs.  

January 31, 2012   Posted in: United States West

Sonoma County Announces New Flights from San Diego, Los Angeles on Alaska Airlines

Sonoma County, CA— Sonoma County will now have three flights from Los Angeles non-stop to Sonoma County Airport (Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport- STS), with the third flight starting June 4, 2012.

January 31, 2012   Posted in: United States West

New Travel Adventures Slated in Sonoma County, California

SONOMA COUNTY, CALIF. – While there’s always something new to experience in Sonoma County, 2012 promises to delight visitors with the much-anticipated opening of a world-class music venue, the return of a premier cycling event, the diamond jubilee of a regional icon, and a year’s worth of bicentennial celebrations.

January 27, 2012   Posted in: United States West

Los Angeles Experiences Record All-Time High for Total Visitors in 2011

Los Angeles experienced the largest number of visitors and spending in the history of the city in 2011. A total of approximately 26.9 million people visited LA in 2011, an increase of 4.2 percent more overnight visitors than in 2010. Tourist spending rose as well with visitors accounting for $15.2 billion in expenditures – an [...]

January 27, 2012   Posted in: United States West

Winter & Spring Events in Paso Robles, California Include World Class Wine Festivals, Horse Derbies and Art Shows

PASO ROBLES, CA –(JANUARY, 2012) – Take in the beauty of Paso Robles this winter and spring where warm sunny days give way to cool, crisp nights. With so many exciting events happening, visitors can enjoy premier wine and art festivals, authentic horse derbies, vintage sidecar shows, and so much more. Additionally, a multitude of [...]

January 26, 2012   Posted in: United States West

California’s Historic Gold Country Region joins the U.S. Travel Association in Applauding National Strategy to Boost Travel and Tourism

SACRAMENTO – In a first for the U.S., last week President Barack Obama announced a national strategy on travel and tourism to boost travel in the United States. The U.S. travel industry is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, representing 1.8 trillion in economic output and supporting 14 million American jobs.

January 24, 2012   Posted in: United States West