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Halloween Brew Crawl in Pleasanton

Craft beer, food, and costumes? Yep, it’s time for the Halloween Brew Crawl in Pleasanton from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 24, 2015. Disclosure: My admission to the Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl was provided courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley.  All opinions are 100% mine. Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl You can enjoy craft beer from over …

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San Diego Restaurant Week Brockton Villa Review

An oceanfront view, fine dining without the snobbery, and one of San Diego’s best kept secrets. Disclosure: We previewed the San Diego Restaurant Week menu as guests of Brockton Villa in exchange for my unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% mine.  That’s why I chose to try the San Diego Restaurant Week menu at Brockton Villa. San …

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San Diego Restaurant Week Launch Party

Disclosure: I was invited by McFarlane Promotions, the event planners for San Diego Restaurant Week, to attend the San Diego Restaurant Week Launch Party in exchange for my unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% mine. If you enjoy food as much as I do, next week is one of the best times for a foodie in San Diego, …

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Unlimited Public Transportation in Seattle for $8 a Day

Visiting Seattle? You can use public transportation as many times as you want for $8 a day. Last year Seattle introduced a 6-month pilot program that let you buy a regional day pass for $9.  This was a great idea because you can sightsee and get around Seattle without a car. The Regional Day Pass is back.  But now …

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Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Bend, Oregon

Searching for the best places to eat (and drink) when traveling can be both challenging and fun. Sometimes you hit the jackpot and find a fantastic restaurant, other times you’re not that lucky. Breakfast sets your tone for the day. So finding the perfect spot for your morning meal can mean the difference between a great …

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Drinking Wine With Ghosts on the Concannon Haunted Hallow Wine Walk

Disclosure: My admission to the Concannon Vineyard Haunted Hallow Wine Walk was provided courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley.  All opinions are my own. If someone had told me I would spend my Friday night with ghosts and pairing wine with Halloween candy, I would have laughed and thought they were crazy. But that’s exactly how I …

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You Get a Free Limo Pickup When You Stay at Holiday Inn

A limo pick up at Holiday Inn? Two things you never expect to see together: Holiday Inn and a limo. But when you stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Austin Airport, that’s exactly what you see. You get free limo pickup (and sometimes drop off). It’s one way to arrive at the Holiday Inn in …

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Hyatt Place San Diego Vista Carlsbad Review

Last November I needed 2 more hotel night stays to earn 5,000 points in Hyatt’s Discover New Possibilities promotion. But I only had two weeks and the price had to be right. The Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad was priced right and a short drive. I also stayed there in January and February 2013 to pick …

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