THE CANES ARE HAVING A STAY-CATION!

For the duration of summer we have decided to stay close to home. We have many day trips planned to keep you up to date on what's happening within a days drive of the Bay Area. We will takes boats or trains, but please no planes or gas guzzzling cars.

Our new quest for daycations has taken us to a few places within 1 hour driving of San Francisco.   The Sofitel to the South, Inn Marin to the North and a bit further north, Meritage Resort in Napa.    

The Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel, located in Redwood Shores Lagoon in Redwood City provides an oasis in the center of activity.  Providing luxirious rooms, some with water views, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center restaurant and bar, this is your one stop in a weekend or overnight gertaway.  You will travel a short distance but feel far away when you ckeck into this place.  Plan on bellying up to the bar for “poolside spirits” as the cocktails flow with the bar snacks at this very creative watering hole.  For more info go to www.sofitel.com  

Most everyone who has driven up the 101 from the city, must have noticed the landmark roadside inn with its convenient location in the center of one of the Bay Area’s busiest and most popular corridors along Highway 101 in Marin County.  Inn Marin has undergone an organic renovation and now houses some very comfortable and affordable spaces for pure relaxation weekend getaways or family reunions.   Perfectly suited for any family’s needs and amusements, the property  features a lovely pool with spa, large garden, complimentary breakfast buffet, and Rickey’s full service bar and restaurant, exercise facility, and games galore.  They are kid friendly and pet friendly and close to the wine country for day tours.  Visit them on line at www.innmarin.com  

The Meritage Resort & Spa sits at the base of two great regions to visit, Sonoma and Napa.  If you just want to escape the city, park yourself in the country and bask in the sun, this is a good spot to do that.  Or if you want to go day tripping, this location will put you right where you have access to everything. The world class spa cave can put things into a better perspective for you.  Their wine bar features locally made Trinitas Cellars wines in an estate cave setting that’s sure to relax any tension you bring to the party.  So  relax and take this short drive to a world class hotel.  Contact them at www.TheMeritageResort.com    

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