PHOTO: California's central coast. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

Fifty California Landmarks to See Before You Die

Here is a list of California’s most worthwhile historical landmarks, from the quirky (Grandma Prisbey’s Bottle Village in Simi Valley) to the gorgeous (Hearst Castle in San Simeon) to the super fun – the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

SOURCE: Thrillist

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Transforms Into a Winter Wonderland for 23rd Annual Festival of Lights

The historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa embraces the spirit of the holiday season with its collection of nearly 4 million holiday lights on display from Nov. 27-Jan. 6, 2016

SOURCE: Mission Inn Hotel & Spa press release

ATTA’s AdventureELEVATE Returns in 2016

The two-day AdventureELEVATE conference will be held in Saguenay, Québec, June 6-7. It will build on what was started last year but continue with the theme “Adventure Means Business” — bringing in keynote speakers and concurrent sessions that will deliver on business-related themes showcasing the economic and social value of having strong and strategic adventure organizations. 

SOURCE: Adventure Travel Trade Association press release

Have Yourself a Classic British Christmas at The Stafford London

The Stafford London will celebrate the holidays in classic British style. The property will hold a classic British Christmas feast with its entertaining Ceremony of the Christmas Pudding. To welcome the New Year, the hotel will present a New Year’s Eve celebration that begins with a canapé reception, followed by a lavish dinner in The Lyttelton.

SOURCE: Luxury Travel Magazine

Empire of the Sun and Steve Angello Ring in 2016 at Grand Oasis Cancun

Oasis Hotels & Resorts announced its New Year's Eve lineup at the Oasis Cancun complex. World-renowned electronic music superstars Empire of the Sun and Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia will come together for a one-night experience to ring in the New Year.

SOURCE: Marketwatch

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