A live act performing on the BottleRock Stage in 2018 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California

America’s Best Spring Music Festivals 2023

What better way to shake off the winter doldrums by attending one of America’s best music festivals? Most of the biggest and best-known music fests have announced musical lineups and ticket sales have been strong. Yet, even if you’re late in booking tickets and lodging, it’s not too late to get started. On the other … Continue reading America’s Best Spring Music Festivals 2023

The facade of the historic Tioga at dusk, formerly a grand hotel in Merced now serving as an apartment complex

Visit Merced, California: The Gateway To Yosemite

Merced is not your classic California tourist destination city. After all, it’s in the Central Valley, a sprawling region better known for agriculture and farming communities. What’s more, Merced isn’t exceptionally large in comparison to prominent Central Valley cities like Fresno or Sacramento. But if you think there isn’t much to do in this historic … Continue reading Visit Merced, California: The Gateway To Yosemite

El Capitan Hotel entrance at dusk, with the newest neon sign

El Capitan Hotel: Your Top Choice In Merced, California

There is no question that there is no better place to stay in Merced than the El Capitan Hotel. After all, it features the city’s best lodging and dining, entertainment venue and event space. What’s more, the historic JdV by Hyatt hotel has a deep connection to the establishment of this city in California’s spectacular … Continue reading El Capitan Hotel: Your Top Choice In Merced, California