Nice Hotels for a California Vacation

Thursday, May 20, 2010

If you are an avid traveler like me, then you know how important it is to find adequate lodging to make the trip pleasant. I love California and my husband and I spend a lot of time in this state over many others. Utah would be second in the line up but Mom lives in California so naturally it goes to the top of the list. There are so many great places to visit and some of the most wondrous sites in nature there. Often when we travel, we find the hotels lacking so I'm on a quest to explore alternatives from the normal corporate hotels and motels.

I found a great line up to check out starting with the palmdale hotels. Luxury hotels equipped for extended stays with spacious rooms, breakfast bars and social hours at night are the stuff vacation dreams are made of in my world. I learned that Palmdale is the city for airplane buffs because they boast of having several museums. The area is rich with night life and a raceway as well as outdoor recreation sites. Another great place to spend your vacation down time is the lancaster california motel. If I have my way, I'm renting a suite or a fully loaded studio with all the extravagant amenities. If I can't find what I'm looking for in this motel, I'll visit the antelope valley hotels but not before I visit the aerospace museum.

I'll be taking lots of photos because the entire area is rich with scenic attractions and stories to be shared. The hotel or motel will have to be equipped with high speed internet so I can write while I'm enjoying my tour of the lavish hotels in California. Who knows, maybe I'll write a feature story about one of them?


The Midnight Writer

Renaissance brings more fun to California Beaches

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ahoy all ye serious Rennies! If ye are planning a full schedule of festivals and faires in California this year, I have good news for ye. Dozens of renaissance faires are scheduled for 2010 and some of them are California's most popular beaches. There's an event in San Diego so pull out your travel website, plan and book one of the best san diego vacation packages before they're all sold out. This is a festival you won't want to miss. It's held annually in Balboa Park on September 11th. The event is a big deal in San Diego and all the rennie actors and vendors come out for this one.

Hotels will be scarce if you wait till summer's end. Personally, I suggest looking into an alternative to the traditional hotels, motels, campgrounds and RV parks. Tourism is big in California especially at the beaches. Add a renaissance festival in the mix and you have the formula for the nearby towns being booked solid. Most people don't want to over extend their budget.  I've found that if you book well in advance of an event, then california beach vacation rentals are not extravagant price wise. The luxury and amenities far outweigh those of most major hotel/motel chains because personal service comes with these rentals. I think it's so convenient to have breakfast and supper delivered to your door and to have your laundry picked up, cleaned and delivered. If you're busy with a big event this will save you lots of extra time and money so it's worth a little extra for the service and convenience. You can concentrate on your garments for the next show at the faire!

There is a place that is worth experiencing one time in your life, regardless which event you plan to attend or what your tourist agenda looks like. I mean, a renaissance festival is so special anyway. Why not make it unforgettable with a few nights stay at one of the mission beach vacation rentals ? Everything will be right outside your cottage or cabin. The sand, the surf and walking in the moonlight. Ahhh! I'm there already. See you when the surf's up.

The Midnight Writer