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The Horton Grand Hotel - Named after Alonzo Horton (who helped build modern San Diego), the hotel is rumored to house the ghost of Roger Whitaker, a gambler who never checked out.

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San Diego Whale Watch is a well-reviewed whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offering year-round excursions from Mission Bay. They specialize in whale and dolphin watching tours

Whale watchers from around the world enjoy Dana Point and Oceanside tours by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching and Oceanside Whale Watching. . Here, whale watching enthusiasts board Dana Pride. Whale Watching Is at Its Best in Dana Point and Oceanside STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Whale watching is happening now in southern California. Some of the best occurs in Oceanside and Dana Point, where the hobby was born. It's a bucke

STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Nestled within the expansive Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Paradise Point offers a unique escape blending natural beauty, recreational activities, with a touch of luxury. This hidden gem is a destination beloved by locals for years. It offers a wealth of experiences for all tastes -- both for those seeking a peaceful, inexpensive retreat and those in search of an active day by the water with all the resor

STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Fanciful balconies of Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo are made of stone and shell-shaped, reflecting the architect's marine inspiration. Tours are available. We recommend the Barcelona tourism card. Tourist cards offer huge savings to travelers. Barcelona's is among the best for its access to the world of famed architect Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona's card was a perfect match for our interest in architecture and

Autumn in New York Central Park with Cookie

Crowds on our recent crossing of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence illustrate the overcrowding which is taxing the patience and pocketbooks...

SAN DIEGO WHALE WATCH OFFERS FINE CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF WHALES AS THEY PASS BY PROVIDING THRILLS FOR WHALE WATCHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.