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The “new” Santa Cruz Dream Inn

  I’m a bit of a creature of habit, especially when it comes to my favourite places to stay. I’ve been coming to the Santa Cruz Dream Inn for years …. my high school prom was held there back in the 80s! The hotel has so much going for it – …

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Highway 1: A great family beach getaway in Santa Cruz

Mention that you are visiting California and many Brits will admit aspirations of travelling Highway 1, the iconic West Coast Highway that hugs the Pacific coast. The drive itself is gorgeous, albeit a bit curvy, with stunning views around every corner. But you can’t drive all day and you’ll want to pick a …

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The perfect weekend with kids in Santa Cruz, California

  When we are in California, we always try to fit in a couple of nights in Santa Cruz, a local beach town nestled in the most northern end of Monterey Bay. It’s just a 30-minute drive from where we stay in San Jose, you can literally be in the …

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Let the kids be guides! Monterey Bay Aquarium

We’ve been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium a few times. I usually plan the day to make the most of it. This time, I let the girls take charge. From when we ate, to what we saw and did. Here’s how it turned out! Map in hand, my eldest (age …

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A weekend getaway in Santa Cruz

I don’t know why we haven’t done this before. Santa Cruz. It’s only 40 minutes from where we stay in California. There is sun, surf, restaurants that serve local lobster and an Edwardian Boardwalk. We go on day trips all the time … but until now, never made a weekend out of it. The Dream …

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