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TTG Knowledge USA
Profile California – the Golden State
California is one of the most well-known destinations in the world – home to Hollywood,
miles of sandy beaches and some of the world’s most iconic cities. But there’s a lot about
California that people don’t know and that’s where we’re here to help
Ski in California
■ The many Californian ski resorts of
Lake Tahoe and Mammoth
are already open and
expecting a bumper year
of snow. California enjoys
one of the longest ski
seasons with resorts
often open until the end
of May.
■ Yosemite is not just a
summer destination.
It is easier to book
accommodation in the
Cycling across San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
park at other times of the
year and you can enjoy
GATEWAY GETAWAYS. THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
some of nature’s finest
In Los Angeles and San Francisco there are Heading out of San Francisco clients can expe- displays – waterfalls in the spring and a
hidden gems waiting to be discovered. In LA, rience Sacramento, the birthplace of California kaleidoscope of colours in the autumn,
alternative shopping areas such as the Avenues following the gold rush, and now state capital. as well as downhill and cross country
of Art and Design in West Hollywood are the The route travels past the winelands of Napa skiing in winter.
real places to spot celebrities. The revitalised and Sonoma, which are just 45 minutes from
Downtown area offers some of the hippest the Golden Gate Bridge. Further north, drive ■ The new Ritz-Carlton
hotels including The Standard and entertain- through Giant Redwood trees in the Redwood Highlands opens in
ment with LA Live, LA’s answer to Times National Park, explore volcanoes in the Shasta Northstar-at-Tahoe on
Square. In San Francisco, nearby Sausalito is a Cascade and ski in Lake Tahoe and Mammoth. December 9. It is the first
picturesque waterfront community and offers five-star property in Lake
amazing views of the skyline while clients can
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
Tahoe and features ski-in
journey to and from the city on a short ferry Linking San Francisco and LA is the famous ski-out access to the mountain, 170
ride. Step away from the cities and within a Highway 1 coastal drive. Dotted with charming rooms, a Traci Des Jardins restaurant
couple of hours’ drive, clients can experience towns the route slowly makes the transition and a 17,000ft spa.
the diversity that makes California unique. from the north to south of the state as the
rugged beauty of Big Sur gives way to the sandy
AWAY FROM LA.
beaches around Santa Barbara– as tempting as
In Southern California, the OC and Anaheim it is to spot whales, keep your eyes on the road! Get in touch
are less than an hour from LAX and offer beach Tel: 020 7257 6180
towns including Huntington Beach – known
BECOME A CALIFORNIA EXPERT.
Email: info@visitcalifornia.co.uk
as Surfcity USA – and the original Disneyland. You can learn more about California by taking visitcalifornia.co.uk
Mexican flavours are on the menu in San Diego the California Expert online training which will
while the desert oasis of Palm Springs offers be live at www.californiaexpert.travel from
over 120 golf courses. Further afield is Death December 11. The programme consists of seven
Valley, a one-of-a-kind experience, while quirky modules designed to help you assist your clients
trees adorn the landscape in the Joshua Tree with all aspects of travelling to the state, from
National Park. how to get there to events and tour suggestions.
TTG Knowledge – November 2009
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