TravBuddy.com: traveldoc's California Family Vacation 2008 travel blog Copyright 2005 TravBuddy LLC http://www.travbuddy.com/blogs/28506 California trip en-us Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:33:27 PST Let's Sleep Inn Silicon Valley San Jose http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Lets-Sleep-Inn-Silicon-Valley-8 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:33:27 PST Let's Sleep Inn Silicon Valley San Jose San Jose, California, Apr 18, 2008

Almost home after a a journey across the Golden State which took us from San Diego to San Francisco and Monterey, Palm Springs, South Lake Tahoe and …

]]> Omni San Diego Hotel http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Omni-San-Diego-Hotel-7 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:46:11 PST Omni San Diego Hotel San Diego, California, Apr 15, 2008

We're in San Diego, last leg of the vacation trip and still well within the budget. If the Westin Bonaventure in LA was for the family, this one was …

]]> Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Westin-Bonaventure-Hotel-Suites-6 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:58:58 PST Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles, California, Apr 12, 2008

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel is not exactly what you would call a hotel. Its a mini city all by itself.  Over 20 restaurants, a spa, a health cl…

]]> Sand Dollar Inn Monterey http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Sand-Dollar-Inn-Monterey-5 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:16:00 PST Sand Dollar Inn Monterey Monterey, California, Apr 07, 2008

By now, I've got used to ticking off the essentials for a family vacation hotel, and its a tribute to the immense attraction of the Monterey Pen…

]]> Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento Old Town http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Vagabond-Inn-Executive-Sacramento-4 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:55:16 PST Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento Old Town Sacramento, California, Apr 05, 2008

Nothing to shake away the urban cobwebs like a lazy, relaxing weekend getaway in Sacramento. Poke around the historic Old Town buildings, enjoy the g…

]]> Orchard Garden Hotel San Francisco http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Orchard-Garden-Hotel-San-Francisco-3 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:07:08 PST Orchard Garden Hotel San Francisco San Francisco, California, Apr 04, 2008

San Francisco's Orchard Garden Hotel, located at 466 Bush Street, on Union Square, is very green - In more than one way. It was the first hotel in Sa…

]]> Just Desserts At Coyote Inn Palm Springs http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Desserts-Coyote-Inn-Palm-Springs-2 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:13:57 PST Just Desserts At Coyote Inn Palm Springs Palm Springs, California, Apr 01, 2008

I've seen a lot of exclusive resorts and villas in my 'travails' around California, but the Coyote Inn, in Palm Springs, gives a completely new meani…

]]> Bed & Breakfast At The Fairmont San Jose http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/28506/Bed-Breakfast-Fairmont-San-Jose-1 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:41:30 PST Bed & Breakfast At The Fairmont San Jose San Jose, California, Mar 29, 2008

Silicon Valley in general, and San Jose in particular, are extremely green friendly, with certified green businesses and an eco-friendly way of life.…

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