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SUMMER VACATION GET-A-WAYS

   Looking for a place to spend your summer vacation? Well, you came to the right spot. Here you can see five different places to spend your summer, whether you want a relaxing holiday or an extreme sports vacation.


      Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz, California, is a wonderful place for a summer vacation. Its boardwalk and beautiful beaches make it a must-see. It is one of America's surfing capitals, even featuring a surfing museum. The beach is among the most beautiful beaches in the world, and is a great place to stop with your kids. Many of the towns are located within walking distance, and a train tours the Redwood Forest. If you are more in the mood for partying, it will interest you to know that Santa Cruz is noted for its night life. Click on the image to the left to set up your trip today with "trip advisor."


Cozumel
 
    Cozumel Island, Mexico, is the largest island in Mexico and is the second best diving capital of the world. It is about 490 square km. It is inexpensive to stay at, and is easy to get to. All natives speak English, so there is no language barrier. Also, you can drink the water (it is much cleaner than the water in Mexico). Most of the restaurants and shops accept credit cards and traveler's cheque. It is a very relaxing place in which to spend your vacation.


San Luis Obispo
    
   
    San Luis Obispo, located in Central California, is a college town with many attractions. It has wine country (vineyards and wineries), perfect weather, and good restaurants. Its quaint small-town setting provides a good place to wind down after a busy year. Its slow life has earned it the name "S.L.O. town." It's a good launching point for those who want to take a tour of Hearst Castle. William Randalph Hearst started the newspapers on the West Coast. He was a very wealthy man, a fact clearly reflected in his castle.


Disneyland



    Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, is a fantastic location to take your kids. There are rides for all ages, from riding on Dumbo to going on roller coasters. Also, you can meet Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck. Parades are common around holidays. On Christmas, you can watch a parade featuring a Santa Claus and fireworks. Although some hotels might be a little more price than an average overnight stay, the price is well worth it. Click here  to find out more.


Yosemite


    Yosemite National Park is in the central Sierra Nevada Range of California. It features many domes, slopes, sequoia groves, and Yosemite Valley (possibly the best example of a glacier-carved canyon in the world). It once lay beneath the sea, but formed when layers of sediment pushed it above ground. Native Americans lived in Yosemite until, in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill which protected the Valley and Sequoia Grove. It is now available for tours and is flocked by visitors who daily view its natural wonders.