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August 6, 2010

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In This Issue:

Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Visit Reno/Tahoe the Perfect year-Round Destination

Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado
September Splendor in the Rockies

Hana, Maui, Hawaii
Old Hana Still Alive

Virginia
Get To Know Virginia

Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Reno, Nevada, courtesy Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

Visit Reno/Tahoe the Perfect year-Round Destination

Reno, Nevada is located at the base of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, 13 miles east of the Nevada-California state line on Interstate 80. Lake Tahoe is bisected by Nevada-California borders, and is 40 minutes southwest of Reno in the Sierra Nevada.

Averaging over three-hundred days of sunshine per year, the Reno-Tahoe area is the perfect year-round destination. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport provides non-stop or one-stop service to almost any major destination in the United States. In winter, 18 world-class alpine and cross-country ski resorts, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, sledding, ice skating all make for enjoyable activities. In summer, 50 championship golf courses, hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountaineering, boating, sailing, kayaking, diving, water skiing, rafting, windsurfing beckon visitors to relax and enjoy.

September's coming events include the Great Reno Balloon Race, Virginia City International Camel Races, National Championship Air Races, Street Vibrations, while attractions and the arts and culture abound. Options for accommodations include first-class hotels, motels and gaming properties in addition to numerous vacation rental options.

For more information on planning your next visit go to www.visitrenotahoe.com
 

Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado

Ohio Pass near Crested Butte, Colorado.
Photo courtesy Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association.

“September Splendor in the Rockies” Showcases Colorful Gunnison-Crested Butte

Great vacation deals make the fall foliage in Colorado even brighter.

Colorado's largest aspen grove turning brilliant shades of color, Indian summer temperatures and a wide range of events and outdoor recreation combine to make "September Splendor in the Rockies" a month not to miss in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado. September is an ideal time for people who love the sights, smells, sounds and feel of fall. Gunnison-Crested Butte is nestled among almost two million acres of pristine wilderness in southwest Colorado.

A few highlights include the Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-off, Vinotok fall harvest festival, Gunnison Western Heritage Festival, running and biking events, art walks and plays, farmers' markets, stargazing at the Gunnison Valley Observatory, a golf tournament and more. For more detailed information, visit www.septembersplendor.com. Suggestions for great fall drives are posted on www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/fall-drives.

To find out more about Gunnison-Crested Butte's calendar of events and personalized vacation packages, visit www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
 

Hana, Maui, Hawaii

Drive to Hana - Photo courtesy Hawaii Tourism Authority/Tor Johnson

Old Hana Still Alive

Hana's residents exude a gentleness, a graciousness, that is palpable and unforgettable. Even celebrities who seek anonymity end up staying, because the people of Hana respect their privacy. They would never point out a Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, or Woody Harrelson pulling up to the general store.

The Hana Highway is 52 serpentine miles from Kahului. The road winds around 600 curves and over 54 one-lane bridges, through scenery straight out of a Technicolor travelogue, with waterfalls splashing beside the road, seducing swimmers to its fern-lipped plunge pools. Fruit trees dangle their offerings: mango, guava and banana. Banks of wild ginger perfume the air, and dramatic vistas unfold around every bend.

There's Hotel Hana-Maui, quietly tucked among the trees with broad green lawns yawning down to the ocean, gourmet food, spa facilities and a fully menu of vacation activities, from hula lessons to horseback riding. There are also inexpensive bed and breakfast inns, vacation home rentals, an oceanfront resort condominium, and even a tiny Japanese inn complete with tea room and Japanese-style gardens.

Just down the road from town is the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park. This is the site of the famous Blue Pools where waterfalls spill into tiered pools leading to the sea. Rangers are on hand to conduct nature walks and advise about the many hiking trails through forests of bamboo, past roaring cascades into the green heart of the island.

Visit www.visitmaui.com for more information.
 

Savor a fine meal at a five-star restaurant or quaint small town diner. Walk through the vineyard and enjoy a tasting at one of Virginia’s nearly 140 wineries. Make your way through a hip shopping district or along the streets of a small town that will become your new home away from home. Relax and luxuriate and a legendary country inn.

Visit www.Virginia.org for more information.
 

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