Author: California Tours
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An Interview with Tim Dewart — Boston Tour Guide
California Tours introduces a new series of interviews with the tour guides who lead our tours around the US. They’ll share funny stories, travel tips, and details about the destinations that they visit so often. This week, we speak with Tim Dewart, a professional tour guide based in Boston who switched from a life of…
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Miami, Florida: Outdoor Pleasures divine for the adventure seeker
If the thought of going to Miami conjures up images of hedonistic nightclubs and topless beaches, let me assure you there’s more to this Florida vacation spot than meets the naked eye. For the outdoor adventure seeker, sensational water action alone is worth the flight. Further, hiking and bicycling tours guarantee unforgettable day trips to…
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Hearst Castle: Opulence Along the California Coast
Most people have an idea of their dream home – a swimming pool, a spacious kitchen, maybe vaulted ceilings. Or, if you are William Randolph Hearst, a 115-room mansion surrounded by three guesthouses, with two swimming pools, a movie theater, tennis courts, and a 360 degree view of his land all the way down to…
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Orlando, Florida: Do the theme parks, but do it YOUR way
So, going to Orlando anytime soon? If you are like zany thousands who parade into the mega theme parks annually, you can march in lockstep with the robotic throng and do the Same Old-Same Old, OR you can plan ahead, carving out a special experience you can call your own. Ta da! At no extra…
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Winter Advisory Alert: Lake Tahoe is in Perfect Condition for Your Ski Trip Vacation
Lake Tahoe is one of the most sought after ski vacation destinations in the US, and once you’ve seen it with your own eyes, you need not wonder why. As the largest alpine lake in North America, there are 72 miles of shoreline spilling into California and Nevada. The cold lake waters are…