Winter 2012

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Happy New Year, everyone! Now that we have all plunged into 2012, I hope that you are excited about the Year of the Dragon. Since Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, it is different each year. For 2012, it officially begins on Jan. 23, the day of the New Moon  and lasts 15 days, ending on the full moon. That is a lot of partying!

If you want partake Chinese New Year celebrations in the Bay Area, do make a point in visiting San Francisco on Saturday,  Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. for the Chinese New Year parade, named one of the top parades in the country.  Starting at Market and Second Street to Kearny and Jackson, this parade route will feature bands, lion dancers, little kids, acrobats, and a 250-foot long dragon! Check out our story on where to go for this celebration around the Bay Area.

We are also gearing up for the snow season. See our story on Squaw Valley Ski resort and the plethora of deals they are offering this year. Also on our pages, a story roundup of ski and snowboard deals in the Lake Tahoe region should pique your interest for you and your family.

As we go about our travels, we sometimes review new vehicles. This month, we review the newest Prius from the Toyota family. Called the Prius v (v for versatility), we have fun taking this car on a nine-hour journey to Las Vegas. Just click on this link!

On our Calendar of Fun Things to Do, we have a variety of interesting events, namely a special visit to see elephant seals in Ano Nuevo State Beach. Click on our page to see what events you can participate in!

Other stories in this issue:
*New Passenger Safety Laws - Consumer Lookout
* Napa Valentine Deals and more - Parent Getaways
* Hawaii for $79 and other perks - Hot Deals

If you have a tale from your journeys that you would like to contribute, please email it to kchinleong@sbcglobal.net. No vendors, please! Wishing you the best for 2012!

Joyful Travels,

Kathy Chin Leong

Executive Editor

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