Articles written by Betsy Husband

Drive along the Feather River National Scenic Byway on Highway 70 and see some of nature's most dramatic displays of wildflowers in bloom by cascading waterfalls.

Mar 6, 2009 - Betsy Husband

A perfect day in Southern California includes a brilliant blue sky, no wind, and rolling hills carpeted with an ocean of orange blooms. This is a photographer's dream.

Feb 24, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Flappers wearing short skirts and high heels, with beads, hats, and makeup sashay down Eureka's streets on the arms of dapper men sporting fedoras and spats.

Feb 21, 2009 - Betsy Husband

A short two-hour drive from San Diego passes lovely mountain towns then drops into the Anza-Borrego Desert, where the wildflowers this year should be spectacular.

Feb 13, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Northern California is known as a wine and food destination, but Humboldt County, on the far North Coast, is a culinary capital with wine, local food, and great beer.

Feb 10, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Experience the haunting beauty of a slot canyon. Capture a ray of light beaming into a corkscrew canyon, and a shower of sand falling from a ledge high above.

Feb 8, 2009 - Betsy Husband

California's deserts are famous for spectacular springtime bloom. With the heavy rains that California received in December, this spring looks promising for wildflowers.

Jan 26, 2009 - Betsy Husband

On Valentine's Day, be the first to demonstrate love. Show enthusiasm and spontaneity, yet also let it be known that this day was planned with an eye toward romance.

Jan 25, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Try a romantic escape to a luxurious destination spa resort. Learn massage techniques to take home with you. Have a body coffee wrap, or a cinnamon sugar scrub.

Jan 13, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Reconnect with a loved one at one of California's luxury spa resorts. Champagne and strawberries, feather beds and plush robes, and bathtubs big enough for two.

Jan 12, 2009 - Betsy Husband

San Diego is exactly what people visualize when they think of beaches in California--bikinis, surfers,sailboats, people riding beach cruisers, and warm sun.

Jan 10, 2009 - Betsy Husband

Bushtucker Gourmet Winery Tour in Margaret River, Western Australia, visits five of the best local wineries and a brewery. Enjoy a fun lunch with bush tucker.

Dec 21, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Swim, snorkel, and dive in the clear blue Caribbean Sea at Xanadu Island Resort on Ambergris Caye, a small island off the coast of Belize.

Dec 15, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Chicago's Navy Pier will be rocking with celebrities and superstar DJs at a New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Go to Chicago's number one visited site to ring in the New Year.

Dec 9, 2008 - Betsy Husband

The Millennium Resort Scottsdale serves Prickly Pear Margaritas at the poolside Cool Coyote Cabana Bar. After golf, tennis, and shopping relax with a drink at sunset.

Dec 4, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Enjoy the warmth and culture of Mexico. See flamingos in Ria Lagartos and pristine Mayan ruins at the newly discovered Ek' Balam.

Nov 23, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Mashatu, a private game reserve in Botswana, Africa offers luxury accommodations. Go on game drives, walking safaris, bike safaris, and horse safaris.

Nov 11, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Winter can cause the blues. Death Valley National Park has lots of winter sunshine, and the Furnace Creek Inn has golf, swimming, and horseback riding.

Nov 7, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Everyone who watches TV has been to Lone Pine, California, but may not know. It's where Hollywood filmed all those old Hollywood westerns. And it's still used today.

Oct 26, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Take a tour with San Francisco's leading expert on Chinatown. Since 1986 Wok Wiz has been educating tourists from all over the world, with anecdotes and history.

Oct 13, 2008 - Betsy Husband

The Panorama Trail, an 8.5 mile hike, is all downhill. See Illiloluette Falls, Nevada Falls, and Vernal Falls all in one hike.

Oct 4, 2008 - Betsy Husband

Take a winery tour at Ferrari-Carano and learn how Don and Rhonda Carano created this elegant estate in Dry Creek Valley-an area known for full, rich wines.

Sep 29, 2008 - Betsy Husband