Holidaze get you down? Sick of the hussel and bussel? Single and no family in town? Try a Christmas away from home this year.

Relax and schedule a mini vacation for the holidays. Enjoy a winter wonderland with a cabin in the mountains or escape the snow all together for a desert retreat. Cozy mountain Cabins & Lodges are all open for the holiday season.

• Cabin in the Mountains
• California Snow Towns
• California Ski Resorts
• Christmas Tree Farms
• Cross Country Skiing
• Desert Retreats
• National Parks
• Sledding in Calif
• Sleigh Rides
• Snow-Mobiling
• Train to Yosemite

Pre-chart winter driving routes with lodging, suggested stops, destinations and recreation. Venture off the beaten path and be prepared for almost anything.

- check CalTrans online before you leave for up-to-date winter conditions and highway closures.
- creating your travel routes w/ maps.google.com
- print out all reservation confirmation pages for hotels and campgrounds.
- carry tire chains when driving in winter conditions.
- change your windshield wiper blades before the trip
- carry more than one hard-copy (a real map)