Editor & Publisher:
Joe Hilbers



Articles from Previous Issues on travel


.."At Desert Hot Springs its the water"

.."At Fallbrook Art replaces big city hustle and bustle"

.."Los Angeles--Think awesome when describing the new Broad Contemporary Art Museum" by The Editor

.."San Marino--A gracious and sparkling renewed Huntington Art Gallery will open soon"

.."Williams, Ariz--The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is ideal for railroad or car trips to the South Rim"
By The Editor

.."Grand Canyon--The Old West comes alive on a steam train trip to the South Rim"

.."San Diego--Dead Sea Scrolls highlight a visit to the San Diego Natural History Museum"

.."Carlsbad--Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park dates an earlier California" by The Editor

.."The Hollywood Chef takes a Mediterranean Wine and Food Cruise"

.."Oregon Central Coast--Newport Aquarium has much to offer the visitor"
By The Editor

.."Tijuana--Baja-Med is just one of the exciting cuisines in this bustling City"

By The Editor

.."Tijuana--Exploring Mexico's Fourth Largest City"

.."Mendocino County--For scenic beauty try a trip on Highway 128 from the sea to the vineyards"

.."Long Beach--Dramatic stylings greet visitors to the newly opened Museum of Latin Art" by The Editor

.."Santa Ana--Scott Collection of jewels glitter at Bowers Museum"

.."Gold Country--Historic hotels and restaurants have much to offer in the Sierra Foothills"

.."Oregon's Central Coast--Exploring its cities and the wonderland of its shores"

.."Mendocino County--Organic farming gets high marks in vineyards and wineries"

.."Laguna Beach--Vacation Village proved to be a great starting point for interesting adventures" by The Editor

.."France--The Hollywood Chef visits Champagne on a barge" By Vern Lanegrasse

.."Mendocino County--It offers interesting escapes from urban California"

.."Temecula--Excitement reigns in wine country with new wineries and restaurants" by The Editor

.."Dana Point--Exploring the pleasures of the 'Gold Coast',"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Honolulu--The Hollywood Chef finds great cuisine on a Hawaiian holiday" By Vern Lanegrasse

.."Santa Ana-- Chinese Exhibit heralds new Kennedy Wing at Bowers Museum"

.."San Diego--The Wild Animal Park is excitement, adventure for young and old alike"

.."Perris--It's 'All Aboad' when touring the Orange Empire Railway Museum" by The Editor

.."Santa Clara Valley--Here one sees the past and present with its vineyards and wineries"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Long Beach--The Museum of Art has presence and interresting content" By The Editor

.."Long Beach--Queen Mary's Exhibition features artistry of Hollywood photographer George Hurrell"

.."Monterey--Like 38 milliion other visitors we enjoyed Monterey Bay Aquarium"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Carlsbad--This is a Museum thqt takes one through one hundred years of American music"
By The Editor

.."Valle De Guadalupe--Baja California's wine country"

.."Vittles now in 15th year of reporting on the 'good life'" by The Editor

.."Mendocino's 'Wine Affair'--There was much to see and do"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Long Beach--Dazzling + Dangerous exhibit makes for exciting viewing at the Aquarium of the Pacific" By The Editor

.."Santa Barbara Appellation--Vines and Vistas Abound"

.."Santa Ana's Bowers Museum--Major exhibitions and an expansion program add to its growing prestige"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Lake County--Pastoral scenes and its attractions including Clear Lake are visitor friendly"

.."Santa Barbara wine country--Touring this region represents the good life"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Lodi--Once again Zinfest here was a smash success"

.."Mojave Desert Preserve--Larger than two States here there is room to roam"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Pinnacles National Monument--This region shows San Andreas' violent past"

.."Temecula--New wineries, resorts, a second wine road all point to an exciting future for Southern California's wine country"

.."Newport Beach--Newport Dunes Resort offers RVers the 'ultimate' experience"
By Joe Hilbers

.."San Pasqual Park--It marks the place where Mexican and American forces met in battle in 1846"

.."Mexico--The Hollywood Chef found cruising in Mexico delightful"
By Vern Lanegrasse

.."Riverside--The Municipal Museum shows a long history of the region"

.."Los Angeles--Its Art Center is NOHO and yes, it is located on the left bank of a river"

.."Palm Desert--Santa Rosa-San Jacinto National Monument offers easy access for the visitor"
By Joe Hilbers

.."San Francisco--The City plans many events to mark the Centennial of the 1906 earthquake and fire"

.."Palm Springs--The Follies always produces great entertainment"
By Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Lodi--The Wine and Food Center is a great way to learn about grapes and vintages"

.."Temecula--South Coast Winery Resort & Spa brings a new elegance and luxury to wine touring"

.."The Carrizo Plain National Monument shows a primitive view of California that many people nevr get to see"

.."Sonora--The Mother Lode populated California"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Lodi--This appellation leads in state grape production"

.."Oxnard--A beachside city that spells growth"

.."Los Angeles-The Autry Museum shows the American West both in fact and fiction"

.."Redding--Sundial Bridge points the way to a land of outdoor beauty"
By Joe Hilbers

.."Lakeside--Barona is a luxury Resort and Casino in a rural setting"

.."Lassen Volcano National Park--Here summer comes late and leaves early" by The Editor

.."San Diego--The Royal Navy sails again with H.M.S. Surprise moored at the Maritme Museum" by The Joe Hilbers

.."Temecula--New growth and excitement reign in Temecula Wine Country"

.."Paso Robles--Summerwood shows best of wine country"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor's Vineyard

.."Pinnacles National Monument--California's age on display"

.."Temecula--Now a popular playground with gaming, balloning, fine dining, wine tours and outdoor recreation"

.."San Luis Obispo--County Parks offer a host of sports activities"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Redwood National Park--With State Parks there are many attractions"

.."Palm Springs--We had it right staying at Doral Desert Princess Resort"

.."San Luis Obispo--Perfect for exploring the scenic Central Coast"

.."Los Angeles--Disney Concert Hall gives Downtown a big boost"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Bakersfield--Kern County Museum traces the history of Black Gold"

.."San Pedro--Like all harbor cities it offers cosmopolitan, diverse and exciting leisure with much to see and do"

.."Lewis & Clark--We visited campsites in the Bitterroot and on the Yellowstone River tracing their return journey"

.."Costa Mesa--Malls and Theatre make the City a destination resort"

.."Costa Mesa--'Kicking back' became a busy time indeed"
By The Editor

.."Utah Parks--Adventure awaites in the Red Rock Country"
By The Editor

.."Baltimore--The City offers classic dining that mixes the old and the new"
By Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Washington--We followed the Expedition along the Columbia to the Sea"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."San Francisco--The City by the Bay is always a delight for a visit"
By Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Arizona--There is much to see and do on a visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon"

.."Millions of Americans will follow the path of Lewis and Clark during the three year Bicentennial Celebration of the Expedition"

.."Montana--Three Forks and the Lolo Trail were our destinations in following Lewis and Clark"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."California--Desert recreation abounds at Joshua Tree National Park"
By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Los Angeles--The Getty Center is a museum, park and experience for people of all ages and interests"

.."Yorba Linda--Experience history at the Nixon Library & Birthplace"

.."Orange--The City of Orange has blended the historic past with its place in the 21th Century'" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Los Angeles--Leisure Travel getting New Look

.."Sequoia--Big Trees, exciting vistas beckon at Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park"

.."Antelope Valley--A unique Swiss style chalet is home to the Antelope Valley Indian Museum"

.."New Orleans--Still the place for unusual sights and cuisine" By Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Long Beach--Unique, Different and Worth Visiting'" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Alaska--'Our Cruse on the Sun Princess was a memorable experience' by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef,Editor

.."Hawaii's Big Island--At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park the Kilauea lava flow is a show with a long continuing run"

.."Simi Valley--History is on view at the Ronald Reagan Library "

.."Hawaii--Finding solitude on the Big Island'" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Texas--The Alamo, always popular with visitors"

.."Nevada--A visit to Great Basin National Park looks back to the old west "

.."Oxnard--Add Oxnard when planning 'getaways' to California's Riviera'" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Yellowstone--It is the nation's most popular National Park"

.."Long Beach--The Queen Mary, Number One attraction for 35 years "

.."San Diego--For many people the City means 'Getaway'" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Channel Islands National Park--A unique California treasure"

.."Mountain High Resort--Big Pines has seen skiing develop over three-quarters of a century "

.."Utah--Bryce Canyon National Park is Nature's Labyrinth" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Maine--Bar Harbor is Gateway to Acadia Park" by Mel and Ronnie Greenberg

.."Malta--A Place to explore 4,000 years of history" by Michelle Cory

.."Coachella Valley--To be enjoyed at all seasons" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Wyoming--Majestic Beauty best describes the Tetons"

.."Sonoma--Great fun in Town and in the wine country" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Vermont--An Idyllic Inn and ski trails" by Mel and Ronnie Greenberg

.."Mt. Rainier--Spectacular at any season of the year" By The Editor

.."Florida's East Coast Has Everything for the Visitor" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Boca Raton's Museum of Cartoon Art will keep you Smiling" by The Editor

.."Down Mexico Way to Puerto Vallarta" By Dorothy Hundley

.."The Old South is Alive and Well in Natchez, Mississippi" by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Santa Maria Valley--Old and New Cuisines, plus fine wines are to be found" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."The Sierra Nevada's Kern Plateau" by The Editor

.."The Kenton Clan--The music once again brought back the old style, excitement and lots of memories" by Jim Chilton

.."Santa Maria Valley--It is the gateway to California's scenic Central Coast" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Idaho's Hell's Canyon--A Place That Time Forgot" by Lilyan Mastrolia

.."Yosemite National Park--Outdoor splendor and gracious living go together" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Santa Barbara--It offers visitors a huge lineup of recreation activities" by The Editor

.."Vancouver--Stanley Park, the Aquarium and the Maritime Museum are must-see places" by The Editor

.."Idaho--A visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument willtake you as close to a lunar landscape as you will ever get" by The Editor

.."New Orleans--A City like no other in the U.S.A." by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Louisiana's Hinterland--Finding Cultural Diversity" by Lilyan Mastrolia

.."Vancouver--Like the City itself Dining is Exciting" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Palm Springs and the Cochella Valley--Things to see and do"

.."Vancouver offers the tourist a wide range of activities" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."The Beartooth--a land of mountains, lakes and meadows with unforgettable beauty" by the Editor

.."Las Vegas--It is THE PLACE for glitter, entertainment and good food" by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."British Columbia--Whistler Resort is World Class" By Dorothy Hundley

.."Washington State's Long Beach Peninsula--A place to enjoy the present and the past" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Dallas, Texas--A Chicken recipe worth $25,000 cannot be called 'chicken feed" by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Long Beach Peninsula seafood makes cuisine very special" by the Editor

.."Long Boat Key--The Florida Winefest was an Exciting Event" By Dorothy Hundley

.."Washington's Peninsula--Historic homes to be enjoyed" by Joe Hilbers

.."Sequoia National Park--Paradise found at Montecito-Sequoia Lodge" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Washington's Peninsula--For 150 years Willapa Bay is all about Oysters" by Joe Hilbers

.."Temecula Valley--An all season tourist mecca" by the Editor

.."Washington State--Adventures for summer visitors" by Joe Hilbers

.."Santa Fe--A showcase for southwestern culture" by Dorothy Hundley

.."Natchez, Mississippi--Monmouth Plantation can be a dream vacation" by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Washington State--Where to find tourist information"

.."Los Angeles--Take your pick of 300 museums by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Long Beach--The Port, the Sea and Ships are its maritime heritage" by the Editor

.."Glacier National Park--Its wonderful and the bears are polite" by Joe Hilbers

.."Disneyland--Innoventions is the newest attraction" by The Editor

.."Louisville--At Bluegrass Cooperage barrels are made for Kentucky bourbon"

.."Mt. St. Helens--A unique view of an ever changing planet" by the Editor

.."Louisville--Dining offers a lot of choices" by The Editor

.."St. Maartin--It's in the Caribbean and the food is the best of French cuisine" By Dorothy Hundley

.."Switzerland--A place where all seems well in the world" By Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Alaska--How to get spoiled on a Cruise" By Jim Chilton

.."Kentucky Bourbon--See how its made at L & G Distillery" by Joe Hilbers

.."Louisville and Kentucky--The fame goes beyond blue grass, horses and bourbon" By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."South Texas--Exciting cuisines can be found" By the Editor

.."Eureka--Bay tours and a museum show visitors a seafaring history" By the Editor

.."Lake Powell, Arizona--Savor the beauty" By Dorothy Hundley

.."San Antonio--Texas lives up to its name" By Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Corpus Christi--You can relive maritime history here" By The Editor

.."Phoenix--Much to offer the winter visitor" By Vern Langrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Santa Barbara--Whale watching, wine touring, fine dining are yours on a weekend" By The Editor

.."Cabo San Lucas--a new resort to dazzle visitors" By Dorothy Hundley

.."Humboldt County, California--Bring a hearty appetite with you" by Joe Hilbers,Editor

.."Portugal's Algarve--A place of rare beauty" by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

.."Calistoga, California--It offers a different perspective when visiting Napa Valley" by The Editor

.."Calgary, Canada has many surprises for the visitor" by Dorothy Hundley

.."New Orleans--A Wonderful Wine and Food Festival" by Dorothy Hundley

.."Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-A jewel to be enjoyed "by Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Athens, Ohio--Quiet Lanes in Appalachia" by The Editor

.."Spokane, Washington--A place of colorful people and events" by The Editor

.."Columbus, Ohio--The new and old blend together" by The Editor

.."Eureka, California--A Place where the past and present meet" by Joe Hilbers

.."Zanesville, Ohio--Exploring America's First Frontier" by The Editor

.."Montana--You relive history on a visit to the Little Big Horn" by Joe Hilbers, Editor

.."Napa Valley, California--Visitors love It" by Editor's Vineyard

.."Istanbul,Turkey--There is excitement in its cuisine and wines" by The Editor

.."Bath, Maine--Its Maritme history is on Display" The Editor

.."Valley Forge--A place to review history" By The Editor

.."Philadelphia--A City that works hard to captivate tourists" By The Editor

.."Bucks County, Pennsylvania--It offers historical interest, modern living" by Joe Hilbers

.."Baja California--Its wine country is a place of scenic beauty" by The Editor

.."Cote D'Azur, France--The Wines & Cuisine of Provence" by Joe Hilbers

.."Central Anatolia, Turkey--New Adventures were to be had in Cappadocia", By Dorothy Hundley

.."Ankara, Turkey--One turns the pages of history on a visit to Turkey"

--"Temecula--Southern California's Wine Country" by The Editor

--"Ah San Francisco--So Cosmopolitan"

--"Rio De Janeiro--How it Dazzles The Visitor" by The Editor

--"Switzerland--Still the Playground of Europe" by The Editor

--"Alsace, France--Enjoying the Wine Road, by Vern Lanegrasse, The Hollywood Chef

--"Maine--A great place for a vacation"

--"San Francisco--Number One with Tourists"

--"French Riviera--The very name is magic"

--"Red Lodge, Montana--You can still see the old west here"

--"Taos--Add interesting wines and cuisine to museums and gallerys"

--"Nova Scotia--Uncrowded and so much to see" by The Editor

.."Previous stories in Vittles on Wine and Dining"

"San Francisco bar room stories and those early days of journalism"

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