Travel

Using Points

• https://upgradedpoints.com/redeem-united-mileageplus-miles-for-max-value/

Cat sitting

• https://www.rover.com/members/ghazaal-r-love-playing-with-dogscuddlingcats/?utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=977262825&utm_content=ssp&utm_source=sit-link&utm_term=17739504
• more cat sitters from rover.com: https://www.rover.com/search/?alternate_results=true&centerlat=37.4177563&centerlng=-122.1235054&frequency=onetime&location=94306&location_type=zip-code&pet=&pet_type=cat&raw_location_types=postal_code&service_type=overnight-traveling&page=1&start_date=03%2F24%2F2023&end_date=03%2F27%2F2023

World

• https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Experiences-a_Mode.expanded

Canada

• Okanagan Valley: https://www.hellobc.com/places-to-go/okanagan-valley/
• Muskoka https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/dining/ - they have lots of resorts (lodge like) with places to eat

United Kingdom

Museums

• https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
• https://www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk
• https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
• https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london
• https://salisburymuseum.org.uk

Scotland (and Copenhagen) 2020 http://bryantstreetcafe.wikidot.com/scotland

• Best time to visit https://www.audleytravel.com/us/uk/scotland/best-time-to-visit#tab_panel-may-jun
• https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/
• Sleeper Train: https://www.sleeper.scot

Venice 2019 and later…

• https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/venice-following-footsteps-tintoretto
• UNESCO World Heritage Site: https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2055/
• St Marks Campanile Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Campanile (edited by Michael)
• https://thespaces.com/future-of-housing-nordic-pavilion-venice/

Airport Limo

https://d3926qxcw0e1bh.cloudfront.net/post_photos/ba/a6/baa65f09365146cb3e3b0ab9903ef1a9.jpeg
(neighbor posted on nextdoor)

Prescreening at Airports

• TSA enrollment locations https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/locator?serviceCode=11115V

• Find a national park http://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/recherche-parcs-parks-search
• Yellowstone Luxurious camping http://www.collectiveretreats.com/retreat/collective-yellowstone/?gclid=CjwKEAjwh_bLBRDehaSMyJSCj1gSJAB-GWBDt9S2XmuFK7L2-SmGZmkHCdvgaIBjMPsbb2z8Np29BxoCB07w_wcB
• Montana Dude Ranch: http://www.theranchatrockcreek.com/sample-itineraries/sample-summer-itinerary/

California

• Auto camps (includes Russian River) https://autocamp.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_bLBRDeARIsAH4ZYENLt0JohqJ61i_DolBu8Qgk3nEXjCPz71ut9P9jnjdeX-DPg06CtBoaAoD8EALw_wcB
• Paso Robles Trailer Park https://www.thetrailerpond.com/
• Mendocino furniture: http://mendocinofurniture.com
• Partners' Gallery (Mendocino County area): http://www.partnersgallery.com
• Fort Bragg - Ron LeValley Photography http://www.levalleyphoto.com/home/
• Definitive Guide to Murder She Wrote http://jesmaine.tripod.com/index.definitiveMSW.html
• Jewelry maker in Mendocino area: http://www.rushstudio.com and http://ling-yendesigns.com
• Gold Rush Shuttle: grasp airport shuttle
• Joshua Tree and Palm Springs: https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/california-deserts/regions/joshua-tree-national-park/

Northern California Coast

Audobon Canyon Ranch near Marin Headlands (different preserves in Marin): https://www.egret.org/

• Stinson Beach "Official" site: http://stinsonbeachonline.com/
  • Stinson Beach Airbnb housing: https://www.airbnb.com/s/Stinson-Beach--California--United-States/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&click_referer=t%3ASEE_ALL%7Csid%3A97f777d0-df13-47d8-b1fd-473e048702ce%7Cst%3ALANDING_PAGE_MARQUEE&zoom=13&search_by_map=true&sw_lat=37.848622449900944&sw_lng=-122.72823077331543&ne_lat=37.98837705771419&ne_lng=-122.50798922668457&search_type=unknown&checkin=2019-08-07&checkout=2019-08-09&adults=2&place_id=ChIJLZ_NrZKThYARujlCxy63w78&s_tag=ClQObaxq
• Bolinas: Weekend in Bolinas: https://www.coastalliving.com/travel/california/bolinas-california
• Point Reyes National Park https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm
  • Bear Valley Cottage https://bearvalleycottage.com/hummingbird-cottage/
  • Olema House https://olemahouse.com
  • Roundstone Farm: https://roundstonefarm.com
  • Other places to stay near Point Reyes: https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?SEMDTL=a111798313488.b1114768363276.r106b6e09d42115a963c04d2abd1ebd2992ce2faec5ec59713e0e4d6502d411ce3.g1kwd-418108199957.i1.d1484874356497.e1c.j19031971.k1.f1.n1.l1g.h1e.m1&destination=Point%20Reyes%20Station%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&endDate=2021-09-20&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6OdlEjbbKs7pc02YTWAvu2ipo-Iy_rBbUMrT3t-KZ8mFAHbZL56Il2_caAk7cEALw_wcB&locale=en_US&regionId=177530&semcid=US.UB.GOOGLE.DT-c-EN.HOTEL&semdtl=&siteid=1&sort=RECOMMENDED&startDate=2021-09-19&theme=&useRewards=true&userIntent=
• Bodega Bay Whale Watching Winter http://coastaltraveler.com/northern-coast/whale-watching-bodega-bay.html
  • AirBNB near Point Reyes: https://www.airbnb.com/s/Point-Reyes--California--USA/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=october&flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=september&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=weekend_trip&date_picker_type=calendar&query=Point%20Reyes%2C%20California%2C%20USA&place_id=ChIJ6zCoVgvZhYARxCM6M2_wLwc&checkin=2021-10-13&checkout=2021-10-15&adults=3&source=structured_search_input_header&search_type=autocomplete_click
  • Bodega Bay Lodge: https://bodegabaylodge.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuTjye6TEzpECJlHCsT0ZJA0Ujtl9oLJAwfpMRIFp77Fl80DnQe7DukaArkZEALw_wcB
  • Better: Heritage House: https://bodegabaylodge.com/gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuTjye6TEzpECJlHCsT0ZJA0Ujtl9oLJAwfpMRIFp77Fl80DnQe7DukaArkZEALw_wcB
• Mendocino
  • Travelocity Options (https://www.travelocity.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Mendocino%2C+California&latLong=39.304749%2C-123.8013&regionId=177477&startDate=08%2F08%2F2019&endDate=08%2F10%2F2019&rooms=1&_xpid=11905%7C1&adults=2):
  • Joshua Grindle Inn
  • Mendocino View East: https://www.travelocity.com/Mendocino-Hotels-Mendocino-View-East.h21429839.Hotel-Information?chkin=8%2F8%2F2019&chkout=8%2F10%2F2019&rm1=a2&hwrqCacheKey=9ab74c55-2529-4e64-95ee-76e37a87194bHWRQ1564359253848&cancellable=false&regionId=177477&vip=false&regionFilter=177477&c=7619b3b5-bf38-4014-82be-5082210f6bc0&&exp_dp=263.5&exp_ts=1564359254222&exp_curr=USD&swpToggleOn=false&exp_pg=HSR

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Tobin and Cass Clear Lake

• https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3780-Mendocino-St-Clearlake-CA-95422/19091425_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappemail&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=emailshare

States

Montana

• Erik's Ranch: https://eriksranch.org

Zion

Utah

• Marriott SpringHill Suites: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slclg-springhill-suites-logan
• Zion Lodge: https://www.usparklodging.com/booking/step1.php?prop=100177

Bay Area

Big Sur

• Tree Bones Resort, South Big Sur: http://www.treebonesresort.com

West Coast Trip July 2017

• Hostel near Point Reyes: http://www.norcalhostels.org/reyes/rates
• http://www.visitcalifornia.com/trip/wild-north-coast
• Restaurants in Pt Reyes: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g32908-Point_Reyes_Station_Marin_County_California.html

Alaska

http://bryantstreetcafe.wikidot.com/alaska
Alaska Galleries 34 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901 [phone] Curtis Nelson, Owner. moc.liamg|seirellagaksala#moc.liamg|seirellagaksala http://www.alaskagalleries.com/ (page not up to date)
Alaska State Ferries: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/

Africa

• African proverbs https://safarijunkie.com/culture/african-proverbs/

Recommendations from Sheila and Mindy

• Holland America
• Disney!
• Try just doing the ferries in that area in Alaska; lot of people prefer to do that

Rent a VW van http://californiacampers.com/rates/

Marquette

YMCA Pool: http://media1.razorplanet.com/share/510050-5114/resources/1071519_MQTSummer2016.pdf

Boat trips

Six Spectacular Boat Trips: http://www.michigan.org/blog/guest-blogger/six-spectacular-lake-superior-cruises/
http://www.michigan.org/property/superior-odyssey-cruise/
Pictured Rocks http://www.picturedrocks.com/fares-schedule/ 2.5 hours $38 - $40 person. Munising is about an hour away (40+ miles, curvy road)

Travel sites

http://www.tauck.com

Home Exchange or home/room rentals

https://www.homeexchange.com
https://www.vrbo.com

Mileage

https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/sso/Login.aspx?return_to=wsta&redirect=sec
As of 8/1/17 489,567 Miles. Some will expire in 2019.

Cathy Visit April 2016

FRIDAY APRIL 22
AR San Francisco Airport 5:03 UA 1067 from Chicago
Dinner:

SATURDAY APRIL 23

5:30 PM Longyear Meeting Westin Palo Alto

SUNDAY APRIL 24
Dèdèe birthday lunch
Dinner at our house: Cathy, Lucia, Joyce, Cliff, Juliet, Rosalind

MONDAY APRIL 25

TUESDAY APRIL 26
Drive to Carmel to meet Judy

WEDNESDAY APRIL 27
6:15 AM drive to Airport
8:40 AM LV for Chicago

Day Trips

• Aviation Museum http://www.hiller.org
• Filoli http://www.filoli.org/plan-your-visit/
• deYoung: https://deyoung.famsf.org
• http://www.vintagepaperfair.com
• http://www.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/murmur-wall/Event?oid=3621355
• http://sfbotanicalgarden.org/
• http://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/san-francisco/
• http://newlivingexpo.com/
• http://www.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/EventSearch
• http://legionofhonor.famsf.org
• Golden Gate National Parks
• Local hiking trails
• Stern Grove http://www.sterngrove.org/

Cruises

General

Road Scholar Cruises: http://academy.roadscholaradventures.org/grand-voyage/?so=PEY-A-WRLD&gclid=CjwKEAiA9c-2BRC_vaaJ0Ybps30SJABlqxDeyVfIXBv4MRDo_N3Y-i3t-3UGhCEZPF6Y10jTDaFCkRoCTEjw_wcB
Cruise hacks: https://www.roamingaroundtheworld.com/50-cruise-hacks-and-tips-to-save-you-money-hassle-and-weight-gain/

Alaska Cruise

http://www.silversea.com/request-quote-thank-you/?hash=4600173aca9f4cd435cefbec3f85e3e0
Found by Connie: http://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/cruises/alaskas-glacier-bay-and-island-adventure
4/4/17 from Lucia:
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=27491&id=npfy

Copenhagen

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist

East Coast

http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/road-trips
http://www.jetsetter.com/feature/best-east-coast-getaways

Places

• http://mightytieton.com

Rental finders

https://www.yourhomesuite.com

Bear Valley http://bryantstreetcafe.wikidot.com/bear-valley

Stockton

Basil's lunch menu http://www.allmenus.com/ca/stockton/61849-basils/menu/
Appleby's Downtown Stockton http://www.allmenus.com/ca/stockton/54055-applebees/menu/

Limo Services

http://paloaltolimo.com/

Murphys CA

The Hideaway http://www.webervations.com/magic-scripts/resbook.asp

Baltimore

http://bryantstreetcafe.wikidot.com/baltimore

https://sites.google.com/site/fremontopera/
Fast train to Washington, Boston, New York: http://www.amtrak.com/acela-express-train

Entertainment

http://lyricoperahouse.com/live-performances-in-baltimore.php
http://baltimoreconcertopera.com

Simone

http://www.carolsimone.com/upcoming.html#retreat2015

Dog sitting
http://go.rover.com/dog-sitting/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Dog-Sitting&utm_content=rover-dog-sitting_exact&promo_code=OFFER25&utm_term=rover-dog-sitting&gclid=CjwKEAiA_s2lBRCe1YPXxtSe-DcSJACCIh3L3xqpNraiVQaLfPsaChxEFI1DbDKL6QpW-WrJyWds0hoCPq3w_wcB

Iron Mountain
http://www.truehealing.massagetherapy.com/gift-certificates