Archive for November, 2007

Alcatraz Flowers - Beauty among Anguish…

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Alcatraz is one of San Francisco’s most popular attractions - with over 1.3 million visitors per year to the island’s former prison.   But the occupants of Alcatraz have another - more beautiful history - of working to landscape the island’s rocky cliffs. 
Since the 1800’s - plants have grown on Alcatraz.   During its life as [...]

Why stress? Spend Christmas in San Francisco.

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

As we ponder holiday shopping, our minds go to more fun vacation times around San Francisco.  There’s no better time to get incredible deals on top-quality, historic hotels - and hit the POST-Christmas sales when the real prices come out.  Christmas-time in San Francisco is mild weather and a great time to get in the [...]

Best Ways to Enjoy Golden Gate Bridge

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

 
We’d like to open the floor to our readers - how have you enjoyed the Golden Gate Bridge, and what are your favorite special spots to enjoy the bridge’s beauty?