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12 Reasons to Book Your San Diego Vacation Now
A San Diego vacation is always a good idea. No matter when you visit, you’re sure to find beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and lots of sunshine. The area is also home to numerous conventions, festivals, and other celebrations. Plan ahead this year and experience something truly extraordinary during your vacation....
Your Best 2016 Travel Resolutions
How are you doing with your 2016 resolutions? Going to the gym and eating well can be challenging. But spending time with loved ones is a resolution to feel good about. A few weeks ago we asked you about your 2016 travel resolutions. Here are two favorites to get...
What Matters to You, Matters to Us
Our parent company, Grand Pacific Resorts, has a long standing commitment to giving back to the communities it operates in and to environmental sustainability. In 2015 we greatly expanded those efforts under our giving program, GPR Cares. The philosophy and inspiration behind the growth of our social responsibility efforts...
Desert Chica Tours Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Karen from Desert Chica traveled to Carlsbad with her family for a few laid back beach days and picturesque sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Check out some of the memories they created! Traveling with kids? Check out Karen’s blog for tips on keeping them entertained away from home with...
At the Heart of Many Families Is a Pet
We received an overwhelming number of entries for our pet story contest, but in the end it was Oso the toy poodle who took home the prize—a long weekend in Lake Tahoe for his pet parent, Mary A., plus the opportunity to help us present a $2,500 check to...
Shave the Date! Movember Is Almost Here
What Matters to You, Matters to Us It’s that time of year! Leaves are changing colors, pumpkins are everywhere, and men forego the razor blade in favor of a more hirsute, 1920s prizefighter look. That’s right, Movember is almost here. One of our associates, Mick, introduced us...
Our 10 Favorite San Diego Breweries
The craft beer scene is exploding in San Diego, home of some of our favorite breweries and resorts. In honor of Oktoberfest, here are 10 tasting rooms and brew pubs you won’t want to miss on your next trip to San Diego. North San Diego County Bagby Beer...
You Voted for Hunkapi to Receive $2,500
We recently donated $2,500 to Hunkapi Programs after the therapeutic riding program received the most votes in our crowdsourced giving contest, beCause Destination Matters. ResorTime presented the check to Terra Schaad, executive director of Hunkapi, at the non-profit’s headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are humbled and grateful,” said Terra....
The Perfect Julian Day Trip
Fall weather is still weeks away for most of Southern California. But in Julian, a historic gold mining town about an hour from San Diego, now is the best time to visit. The days are still warm with temperatures in the 70s, but you’ll get a taste of fall...
This Favorite Vacation Activity Is Fun and Free
We recently asked a few of our travelers to tell us about their favorite vacation activities. Shelly H. sent a video of her husband Jim, who recently discovered a new passion while on vacation in Carlsbad. “At age 63, my husband has discovered a new passion and it is...
3 Travel Subscription Boxes We’re Totally Crushing On
Have you heard about the subscription box craze? Sign up, and you’ll receive a monthly shipment of surprise products centered on particular theme like pets or beauty. Inspired by the trend, we went in search of the best subscriptions boxes for travelers. These three stood out from the rest....
