Published December 1, 2009 | The Californian coast has some spectacular scenery and attractive beach resorts. A Palm Desert vacation offers the best in dining, sports, culture and shopping. Located in the Coachella Valley, the city is close to another popular tourist spot at Palm Springs. The area is well known for its many championship golf courses, fine tennis and water sports facilities. It’s also known for its desert rock scene, so called because of local bands that made it to the big time, such as Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age.
Published November 27, 2009 | One of the most rewarding experiences to have on your island vacation is to go hiking Hawaii. Although you can find plenty of trails scattered throughout the island, there are six state parks with official trials to make your hiking Hawaii trek more accommodating.
The �Akaka Falls Loop Trail is located on the southwest side of the island. This is a great walk through vibrant tropical vegetation ending up at scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls. These falls make a 442 foot drop into a gorge. Although perfect for a family outing, this hiking Hawaii trail will require some physical exertion. You can make the full loop is about a 1/2 hour.