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November/December 2002
Top Stories:
Alternative Ski Resorts in the West
Skip the crowded ski slopes this winter and check out
Bear Valley, Alta, Homewood, Brian Head, Mount Ashland, and
Grand Targhee.
Christmas in New York City
New York City delivers a fanciful Christmas experience from the
Macy's Parade to many versions of The Nutcracker, as well as
fine dining and holiday shopping.
Tacoma's Glass Museum
The new Museum of Glass: International Center for
Contemporary Art in Tacoma, Wash., honors native son Dale Chihuly
and kicks off the city's cultural boom.
The Rejuvenation of Hawaii's Waikiki Beach
A rejuvenation project for Waikiki has reclaimed Oahu's famous
strip as a piece of paradise.
How to Get Low Hotel Rates
Here's how to get a great hotel room rate by using the
Internet and negotiating with hotels.
Travel Tips for Seniors
Mature travelers can enjoy trips with these tips on
planning, insurance, transportation, and common sense.
Travel Stores in the West
Find the perfect gift for yourself or your favorite traveler at
these unique travel stores in California, Oregon, and Washington.
The Pleasures of Dining Alone
Marya Charles Alexander, the editor and publisher of
SoloDining.com, touts the joys of dining alone.
The Best Sake Places
Sakeries in California and Oregon quench the thirst
for knowledge about rice wine.
Weekenders:
A Holiday Weekend Getaway in San Francisco's Union Square
Shop for gifts, savor an old-fashioned tea, and partake of a play
around San Francisco's newly-renovated Union Square.
A Weekend Getaway in Seattle's Capitol Hill
East of downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill embraces an eclectic
mix of museums, B&Bs, and hip shops.
Best Bird-watching Places in the West
In autumn, the Pacific Flyway offers great bird-watching at eight
locations in Utah, Idaho, California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Portland's Vacuum Museum
Stark's Vacuum Cleaner Sales & Service in Portland houses a
vacuum museum, starring such top-notch suckers as the
Duntley Pneumatic.
Free Telescope Viewing in Oakland
The Chabot Space &Science Center in Oakland offers free telescope
viewings of the heavens every Friday and Saturday night.
Food:
Pacific Coast Oysters
Here's where to find oysters along the Pacific Coast from Marin
Miyagis and Hog Islands flats to Netarts Bay Kumamotos and
Puget Sound Olympias.
Automotive:
Saving Money on Car Insurance
Keep your car insurance costs under control with these
helpful suggestions.
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