Judith Wylie
Judith Wylie has been a travel writer, columnist and author for 25 years. Her work has appeared in Travel+Leisure, the London Financial Times, Westways and more than 100 other publications. She is author, co-author or editor on four travel-related books, including Best Places Central California Coast and Travelers Tales Love and Romance. She teaches travel writing workshops at New York University and UC Berkeley. She is a cruise lecturer on the history and culture of destination ports for several cruise lines, specializing in cruises to Mexico and Alaska. She is also an organic farmer, and is co-owner of Point of View Farm, an organic fruit farm in Santa Cruz, California. She writes in a 100-year old cabin at the edge of an orchard, with a view of the Pacific.
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Tour Wineries Near Monterey, CA in Steinbeck Country
Drive River Road to visit many of Monterey County's best wineries, featuring fine pinots and chardonnays, past landscapes that inspired John Steinbeck.
Jun 8, 2011
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Surprising Facts About Cruising
Knowing these insider cruise tips, from staying warm, to ordering room service, to clearing the air can help anyone cruise with more confidence.
Jan 11, 2011
- Judith Wylie
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Australian Shepherds as Pets
The mid-sized, smart, attractive Aussie Shepherd loves being part of a family. Originally used on ranches to herd sheep and other stock, they need plenty of exercise.
Oct 26, 2009
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Pumpkin Season at Half Moon Bay, CA
South of San Francisco, the village of Half Moon Bay comes alive in the Fall with everything from contests for biggest pumpkin to delicate hand-blown glass pumpkins.
Oct 12, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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How to Pack for a Cruise
A cruise calls for a wide range of clothes, from shorts and a bathing suit to an evening dress or tux. For sea days and non-formal dinners, "smart casual" is the norm.
Oct 12, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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See Artists, Art at Open Studios in Santa Cruz
During three weekends in October, artists like Vivienne Andres open their studios to the public, demonstrating how they create art and offering art works for sale
Sep 22, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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Low Vision Aids
Get enhanced vision by working with products in sharply different colors. Find tools, cosmetics and the TV remote easily, and spill less. Centers offer low vision help.
Aug 18, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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See Shakespeare Santa Cruz in a Redwood Forest
Watching a play by the Bard of Stratford is even more enchanting in an outdoor setting with wind blowing through the trees. Here are tips for attending.
Aug 11, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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Pillar Point, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach
Just north of Half Moon Bay, CA a string of charming coastal hamlets offer tide pools, serene harbors, fresh fish, coastal trails and an upscale hotel with harbor views.
Aug 8, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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Pescadero, CA Hidden Village North of Santa Cruz
See blue herons at Pescadero Marsh, taste artichoke soup at Duarte's tavern, hike a beach trail, visit a farm to buy goat cheese, see tidepools or stay in a lighthouse.
Aug 8, 2009
- Judith Wylie
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