* U.S. state sales taxes list http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/tax_stru.html
http://thestc.com/STrates.stm
(No sales tax States are Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon)
* Premium Outlets http://www.premiumoutlets.com/ (NY: Woodbury , S. CA: Desert Hills)
* Secaucus Outlet http://www.secaucusoutlets.com/ in New Jersey
* Century 21 http://www.c21stores.com/tsio.htm in New York
* Worldwide Factory Outlet Centers http://www.outletsonline.com/oc.html
* National Farmer’s Market http://www.farmersmarket.com/
* Flea Market Guide www.fleamarketguide.com
* World Longest Yard Sale http://www.127sale.com/
* Town USA http://www.town-usa.com/
* Google Maps http://maps.google.com/maps
* AAA : Main page : http://www.aaa.com
N. CA page : http://www.csaa.com/index-anonym.asp
* 美國天氣 http://www.wunderground.com/
http://www.weather.com/index.html
* Air Tickets/Hotel/Rental Car
*http://www.bt-store.com/
*http://www.mobissimo.com
*http://www.sidestep.com/
*http://www.kayak.com
http://www.orbitz.com/
http://www.expedia.com/
http://www.quikbook.com/
http://www.cheaptickets.com
http://www.hotwire.com/index.jsp
http://www.hotels.com/index.jsp
http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/home/AvisHome
* Name your Price http://tickets.priceline.com
* Sky Auction http://www.skyauction.com/?adref=LowestFare
* Top 20 Travel Deal http://top20.travelzoo.com
* Las Vegas http://www.lasvegas.com/
*世界旅遊 408-954-1695~6 楊小姐/周先生 2F, 792 Barber Lane, Milpitas (環球廣場側)
*萬達旅行社 408-996-8588 元先生
*中華旅行社 408-973-8888
*永來旅行社 408-946-8668
* 全球民宿資訊網 http://www.ubbinfo.com/portal/
* Worldwide B&B http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/
* Worldwide Lodging http://www.virtualcities.com/
Top 10 Eco-Hotel
#10: Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn Santa Barbara de Heredia, Costa Rica (near San Jose)
http://www.finca-rblanca.co.cr
Costa Rica Expeditions http://www.costaricaexpeditions.com
#9: Hotel Triton San Francisco, Calif. http://www.hoteltriton.com
#8: Papoose Creek Lodge Cameron, Mont. http://www.papoosecreek.com
#7: Arbor House Inn Madison, Wis. http://www.arbor-house.com
#6: Hotelito Desconocido Jalisca, Mexico http://www.hotelito.com
#5: Jackson Lake Lodge Moran, Wyo. http://www.gtlc.com
#4: Dobson House Taos, N.M. www7.taosnet.com
#3: Sheraton Rittenhouse Square Hotel Philadelphia, Pa. http://www.sheratonphilly.com
#2: The Keeper’s House Inn Isle au Haut, Maine http://www.keepershouse.com
#1: Half Moon resort Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies http://www.halfmoon-resort.com
The Insider’s List : Episode FLINS-203
Yosemite Hotels ~
Yosemite Lakes 209-962-0121 (about 5 minutes from park’s gate)
Yosemite Westgate Lodge 209-962-5281 http://www.innsight.com (about 1 hr from park’s gate)
The Groveland Hotel 209-962-4000 http://www.groveland.com (about 1 hr from park’s gate)
太浩湖的網站
http://www.visitinglaketahoe.com/
http://www.virtualtahoe.com/
http://www.tahoeguide.com/tahoe/SITE/indexlisting.cfm/other/3637/0/direct
http://www.tahoe.com/
Hot Spring & SPA in Tahoe
This center features one large, natural outdoor pool, and two new
Jacuzzi pools. It also has six private spa rooms, some newly remodeled,
all featuring hot tubs brimming with thermal spring water, and offers
massage services.
1500 Hot Springs Rd. Carson City, NV (30 minutes from Heavenly, Kirkwood and Homewood) (775) 885-8844
DAVID WALLEY’S
HOT SPRINGS
Twelve and a half miles east of South Lake Tahoe, this resort features
six hot mineral water pools, plus a full-service spa, fitness center
and award-winning restaurant. Men’s and women’s locker rooms also
feature dry saunas and steam rooms.
2001 Foothill Rd., Genoa, NV (775) 782-8155
GROVER HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK
The pool complex at this Forest Service run venue will be closed
through Dec. 15 for deck replacement. When open, it features two large
outdoor hot springs swimming pools. It’s always wise to call ahead for
current operating hours.
Markleeville, CA (near Kirkwood) (530) 694-2249
NEPHELES
This romantic dining spot is also home to two private hot tub rooms,
which boast cocktail service, towels, music and even an intercom (in
case you need more libations from the bar!). The rooms are available
from 2pm until the last session at 12:30am. The cost is $20 per couple
and $7.50 for each additional person, and it’s always wise to make a
reservation or call ahead.
1169 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (on the way to Heavenly) (530) 544-8130
NORTHSTAR AT TAHOE
Guests enjoy access to a heated swimming pool, and three outdoor spas,
some of which are allocated for family use and one which is adults only.
100 Northstar Dr., Truckee, CA (530) 562-0320
SIERRA HOT SPRINGS
This clothing optional resort and retreat center is the more rugged
sibling to the popular Harbin Hot Springs outside Sonoma. Facilities
include hot pools, saunas, and an extensive menu of massages, wraps and
other spa treatments. This is a members-only center, so one person in
your party must have a membership, which can be purchased upon arrival,
starting at $5 for one month.
521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd., Sierraville, CA (30 minutes from Truckee) (530) 994-3773
THE SPA AT SQUAW CREEK
This slopeside resort spa with lift service to and from the mountain
just got even more luxurious, with a recently completed $1.5 million
renovation. The revamped venue now features a new entrance, retail
center, treatment rooms, locker rooms, a new relaxation room and an
updated fitness facility, in addition to its deluxe menu of massage,
body, facial and salon services.
400 Squaw Creek Rd., Olympic Valley, CA (530) 581-6624
ONSEN SPA
For those wanting to take a break from the slopes, this full-service
Aveda lifestyle salon and spa is located in Lake Tahoe’s Montbleu
resort. It features a full roster of Aveda-branded treatments and
services, and the product line is also available for purchase. Post
spa-ification, be sure to check out the resort’s grotto-style heated
indoor pool.
Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa, 55 Highway 50, Lake Tahoe, NV (866) 895-7894