Winter 2019-2020
"In Southern California winter is the time for desert activities"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Anza Borrego Desert State Park--A wonderful choice for winter adventures"
by The Editor
"Simi Valley--'Egypt's Lost Cities' Exhibition at Reagan Library shows treasures of ancient past""
by Joe Hilbers
"Van Nuys--Valley Relics Museum exhibits a half century of San Fernando Valley culture and life-style"
by Joe Hilbers
"Los Oso--Montana De Oro State Park is one of the jewels of the Central Coast"
by Joe Hilbers
"Van Nuys--The Japanese Garden is a retreat offering calm and expansive beauty"
by Joe Hilbers
"Westlake--The goal was to 'Fill your Hearts With Ireland"
by Joe Hilbers
Fall 2019
"Santa Barbara Historical Museum displays many cultures the City has enjoyed through centuries"
by Joe Hilbers
"Cambria--Here is another beach community that makes California's Highway One so exciting"
by Joe Hilbers
"Temecula--The visitor is offered much diversity in what to see and do"
by Joe Hilbers
"Newport Beach--The Upper Newport Bay Reserve is a place to enjoy natural beauty"
by Joe Hilbers
"San Gabriel Mountains--What could be better than spending a summer day here?"
by Joe Hilbers
"Simi Valley--Reagan Library new exhibition features ‘The World of Leonardo Da Vinci" "
by Joe Hilbers
"Mission Hills--San Fernando Mission offers quiet interlude from busy Los Angeles "
by Joe Hilbers
"Santa Monica--New Exhibition shows importance and glamour of Route 66"
by Joe Hilbers
"Pacific Palisades--Will Rogers Historic State Park offers an escape from the City and a look at an earlier America""
by Joe Hilbers
Summer 2019
"La Jolla--This seaside city has much to offer the visitor"
by Joe Hilbers
"Palm Springs--There is much to entice visitors to this City and Coachella Valley"
by Joe Hilbers
"Los Angeles--LAX's Flight Path Museum is dedicated to those who love aviation and adventure"
by Joe Hilbers
"West Hollywood--'Experience Austria Showcase' placed on display a country with much to offer the visitor"
by Joe Hilbers
"Palm Springs--For fifty six years the Aerial Tramway has awed and pleased millions of passengers"
by Joe Hilbers
Spring 2019
"Lancaster--Here in the Antelope Valley Los Angeles County meets the Mojave Desert
by Joe Hilbers
"San Pedro--This port city has diverse and exciting leisure with much to see and do"
by Joe Hilbers
"Santa Ana--Our Tri-Motor Ford flight was to experience aviation of an earlier era"
by Joe Hilbers
"Antelope Valley--State Parks offer many activities for visitors"
by Joe Hilbers
Los Angeles---"American Japanese history is well told at their museum"
by Joe Hilbers
"Simi Valley--The Pompeii Exhibition at Reagan Library offers a look back two thousand years"
by Joe Hilbers
Winter 2018 P>
"Highway 1 Discovery Route--The opportunities for adverture and sighteeing are endless"
by Joe Hilbers
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"San Simeon--Our stay at Cavalier Resort made it hard to depart from San Simeon and Cambria"
by Joe Hilbers
"Paso Robles-- Allegretto Vineyard Resort was the perfect place to start our visit"
by Joe Hilbers
"Madera--Following the Madera Wine Trail shows the region's past and present"
by Joe Hilbers
Fall 2018
"Morro Bay-- A seaside jewel with much to offer the visitor"
by Joe Hilbers
"Redondo Beach--This ocean side city plays its summer role year round"
by Joe Hilbers
"Los Angeles--An Exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West was a link to this Editor's Family History"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Burbank--Our tour of Warner Bros. Studios offered insight on the requirements of screen production"
by Joe Hilbers
"Madera--Following the Madera Wine Trail shows the region's past and present"
by Joe Hilbers
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"San Pedro--Touring USS Iowa is a look to naval warfare of the past"
by Joe Hilbers
"Valencia---With CraZanity put thrill in capitol letters at Six Flags Magic Mountain '"
by Joe Hilbers
Summer 2018
"Temecula--The emphasis is on Resort at the new Pechanga Resort Casino"
by Joe Hilbers
"San Pedro--Norwegian Bliss's Inaugural cruise was most exciting"
by Joe Hilbers
"Julian--San Diego's outback offers mountain forest, scenery and a look back to an earlier era"
by Joe Hilbers
"Carmel By The Sea--Hofsas House matches the laid back ambiance of the town"
by Joe Hilbers
"Palo Alto--Personal service and inclusive luxury are for real at The Clement Hotel"
by Joe Hilbers
"Santa Ana--A new program shows what the City has to offer locals and visitors"
by Joe Hilbers
"Temecula--The Fifty years that created Temecua Valley Wine Country 1968-2018"
by Joe Hilbers
"Simi V alley--Genghis Khan Legacy is on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library"
by Joe Hilbers
"Newport Beach--When aboard Wild Goose you learn about John Wayne and his career"
by Joe Hilbers
"Los Angeles--King Tut is back by popular demand"
by Joe Hilbers
Spring 2018
"Mendocino County--It beckons with adventure, recreation and a wine trail"
by Joe Hilbers
"Sacramento--For visitors there is much to see and enjoy"
by Joe Hilbers
"Solvang--It was all aboard Amtrak for a car free visit to Denmark USA"
by Joe Hilbers
"Long Beach-New development at Terminal gives big boost to Carnival Cruises"
by Joe Hilbers
Winter 2017
"Long Beach--It was down Mexico way aboard Carnival Miracle"
by Joe Hilbers
"Pacifica--This community combines urban services with matchless seashore beauty"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Carmel By The Sea--This timeless, idyllic community has been designed to relax and delight people"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Monterey--The Hyatt Regency Hotel was our gateway to the sights of the Peninsula"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Puerto Vallarta--Once again our visit proved to be an adventure"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"San Bernardino County--New Book describes the highs and lows of Cucamonga vineyards and winemaking"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
Fall 2017
"La Jolla--This seaside jewel has much to offer the visitor"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Southern California--It has its very own Riviera"
by Joe Hilbers
"San Diego--Bay and Ocean enjoy major roles in recreation"
by Joe Hilbers
"San Bernardino County--New Book describes the highs and lows of Cucamonga vineyards and winemaking"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"California history--Follow the Juan Bautista De Anza Trail"
by The Editor
"Hollywood--Ford Amphitheater opens after extensive renovation"
by The Editor
"Long Beach-Photographs at Queen Mary Exhibition show doomed Titanic"
by Joe Hilbers
"Santa Monica--Getty Villa offers enchanting look at ancient art and cultures"
by Joe Hilbers
Summer 2017
"Santa Barbara--Fess Parker's Resort proved the perfect place for our planned 'road trip'"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
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"Yuma--It is always a sunny day for a party or festival"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Laughlin--This City on the Colorado River offers much in a compact area"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Newport Beach--Sumeth and Chau Tila celebrate forty years of showing classic cuisine at their Royal Thai restaurants"
"Long Beach--The Aquarium of the Pacific offers great family entertainment"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
Spring 2017 P>
"San Francisco--On this trip it was a road down memory lane"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"San Diego--With the new Pendry Hotel the Gaslamp Quarter adds a fifth star"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Carmel By The Sea--At Hofsas House we found the perfect place for our visit"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"San Diego--The Gaslamp Quarter continues to add new restaurants and cuisines"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Long Beach--We were 'picking and jamming' Bluegrass on our Carnival Cruise"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Lomita--The Railroad Museum is perfect for a family adventure"
by Joe Hilbers
"Yorba Linda--The Richard Nixon Presidential Library has reopened with much that is new"
by Joe Hilbers
Winter 2016
"Mendocino County--The Inn at Newport Ranch captures wonders of coast and forest"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Mendocino County--The Inn at Newport Beach was a great base for further explorationl"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Monterey--Our stay at Hyatt Regency Hotel showed Peninsula at its best"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Great Phoenix--We could not get enough of the WigWam Arizona Resort"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Santa Catalina--The new museum is a major attraction when visiting Avalon"
by Joe Hilbers
"San Pedro--Enjoy a waterfront experience with a visit to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum"
by The Editor
"Ventura--Ventura County Farm Day combined entertainment with a learning experience"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
Fall 2016
"San Mateo--Silicon Valley is Bay Area's Crown Jewel"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Silicon Valley--Many were our culinary adventures on the 'As Fresh as it Gets' San Mateo tour"
by Joe Hilbers, Editor
"Salinas, California--Vast changes are taking place in Steinbeck's East of Eden"
by Joe Hilbers
"Salinas--The Culinary scene shows full use of the bountiful products grown there"
by Joe Hilbers
"Carmel Valley--Nestled on the flanks of the Santa Lucia Mountains Holman Ranch and Resort offer the visitor an unforgettable experience "
by The Editor
"Marina Del Rey----Hornblower's Sunset Cruise proved to be the perfect way to spend a summer evening "
by The Editor
"Salinas--Add Santa Lucia Highlands wine to the Valley's great productivity "
by The Editor
Special 25th year Edition 2016
"Phoenix, Arizona--Discovering what the City has to offer made for busy days"
by The Editor
"San Diego--Rural and Urban merge in North County"
by Joe Hilbers
" Los Angeles--Dazzling changes present at reopened Petersen Automotive Museum"
by Joe Hilbers
"Simi Valley--The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has much to offer the visitor"
by The Editor
"Yolo County--Its past is remembered with some outstanding museums"
by Joe Hilbers
Summer 2016
"Yolo County is the perfect match of Town and Country"
by The Editor
"Santa Barbara--It was All Aboard Amtrak for our Car Free Outing in that City"
by Joe Hilbers
"Yolo County--Thanks to its agricultural bounty culinary arts flourish"
by The Editor
"Claremont--The Botanic Garden shows California's native foliage"
by The Editor
"San Pedro--White Point Nature Center offers views of original flora and fauna"
by Joe Hilbers
"Carlsbad--Legoland and Leo Carillo Park are among its many attractions"
by Joe Hilbers
Spring 2016
"California Central Coast--We found much to explore on Highway One Discovery Route"
by The Editor
"Central Coast--California cuisine rates high marks on Highway One Route"
by The Editor
"Highway One--Here you follow the path of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail"
by Joe Hilbers
"Quebec City, Canada--Here one can look back to the Old World"
by The Editor
"Boston--Our short explorations were most rewarding in this historic city"
by The Editor
"Nova Scotia--A return visit to Domaine de Grand Pre showed a work in progress"
by The Editor
"Guam--USA Island enhances role as tourist destination"
by The Editor
Winter 2015
""Big Bear Lake--It is a resort and retreat for all seasons"
by The Editor
"Montreal, Canada--When visiting this City you know you are in a foreign land"
by Joe Hilbers
"Big Bear--Our National Forest off road adventure was pure joy and excitement" by Joe Hilbers"
by Joe Hilbers
""Montreal, Canada--La Route Des Vins took us to the Eastern Townships wine country"
by Joe Hilbers
"Medford, Oregon--It proved the perfect hub for exploring southern Oregon's history and wine trails"
by The Editor
"Quebec City, Canada--Here one can look back to the Old World"
by The Editor
"Medford--The Southern Oregon Wine Trails show lush vineards and fine wines"
by Joe Hilbers
"Ireland--Tourism at new high with over one million visitors annually"
by The Editor
"Central California--Pinnacles enjoys new status as National Park"
by The Editor
Fall 2015
"San Diego--The beach scene has many options and activities"
by Joe Hilbers
"Valle de Guadalupe--In Baja here are great wines and scenery"
by Joe Hilbers
"Lompoc Valley--We visited Lompoc's unique Wine Ghetto and followed the Valley Wine Trail"
by Joe Hilbers
Summer 2015
"Mesquite--This Nevada city is a good base for scenic exploration"
by The Editor
"Mojave Preserve--Once again the desert lured us for exploration"
by The Editor
"Los Angeles--There is always something new on a trip downtown"
by The Editor
"Los Angeles--The Chinese American Museum has a story to be toldby the Editor
Spring 2015