Palm Springs is one of Southern California's most famous resort destinations. Located in the Coachella Valley and surrounded by golf courses and palm trees, it's hard to beat as a winter getaway. Long equated with Spring Break, and as a Hollywood celebrity hideaway this oasis in the desert is also known for pampering visitors in style with its numerous high end spas, luxurious accommodations and top notch restaurants.

A dense fog-blanketed morning gives way to rain. The Northwest wind pulls at Douglas Firs. It is the kind of day most people imagine who haven't been to Portland, Oregon and know it mostly for its weather statistics. Officially known as the city of roses, Portland boasts much more than blooms and rain. This people-friendly city is a sophisticated urban playground best known for its microbrew beer, Stumptown coffee, bridges, bikes and books.

San Francisco, known for its eclectic style, offers endless opportunities for exploration. One of the cities most popular and famous destinations is Fisherman's Wharf.

Well-known for its historic waterfront, fresh fish stands, first class restaurants, Pier 39 and unique shopping; it is also the launching point for everything from Ghirardelli Square, the Maritime Museum, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and of course, the world famous San Francisco Cable Car. And to top it off, it is one of the best spots in the city to take in the incredible views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.

Portland, as many food lovers know, is a culinary mecca. Rarely though, do most equate gluten-free as gastronomic pleasure, but instead as tasteless, cardboard bread look-a-likes. Today's gluten-free foods have come along way from barely edible to almost undetectable as far as texture and flavor go and many Portland restaurants are celebrating with gluten-free entrees and menus. We even have a few 100% gluten free establishments.

Los Angeles is famous for a multitude of reasons and one of the most fun and famous is Santa Monica and its boardwalk planked pier; loaded with rides, restaurants, and arcade.

This beautiful seaside town, located south of Malibu and north of Venice Beach just off Coast Highway offers three-and-a-half miles of coastline, an average of 340 days of sunshine a year and a quintessential California beach experience. For adults out for a day of fun in the sun or families looking for the perfect way to please the whole bunch, you can't go wrong with Santa Monica Beach.

Portland offers more than 250 urban parks; the largest forested urban park in the nation and more parks than any other city in the U.S. So, it is no wonder Portland has its own Park Avenue.