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Planning a family vacay is hard. We know. We hear you. But we’ve got some good news: we’ve planned your family’s California vacation for you. From where to stay to how to spend your day, we scoped up and down the coast to find the Golden State’s famous must-sees and hidden gems the whole family will enjoy. You, the little ones, your parents, your aunts and uncles—whoever is hitting the road with you, they’re going to love this trip. Explore Southern California’s wine country, take surf lessons at a vintage motel, even take the fam glamping in the California wilderness, we seriously covered it all. Inhale, exhale...now keep reading, adventure is calling!  Reporter: Erica Nichols  

Running wildly through forests, zip-lining into lakes, learning how to ride a horse or shoot a bow and arrow, telling stories around a campfire. All these activities fall under the umbrella of a summer well spent. And yes, most likely at summer camp. But no longer is that summer camp experience just for the kiddos – now adults are getting in on the action too. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots to explore the great outdoors, maybe do a little crafting and enjoy time with friends old and new. Oh, and there’s wine, people.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown

From surf lodges to remote island beaches, we’re bringing you all sorts of places to host a summertime BBQ, get together with friends or a sneaky last minute summer getaway. And because no party’s complete without the proper supplies, we’re even bringing some of our favorite tried and true summer hosting recommendations your way.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown

We’ve scoped out camp sites from Tanzania to Uluru, Malibu to Belize, Ithaca to the United Kingdom, bringing you 52 of the world’s best glamping spots. Ranging from low-key rainforest cabins to the ultimate in luxury safari trips, we’ve got glamping options for every week of the year. Come along and explore with us!   Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: Sandat Glamping Tents

Whether you call it glamping or luxury camping, holiday nights spent inside well-decorated tipis, airstreams, yurts, and tree houses is a trend that has officially gone global. We’ve crossed mountains, oceans, valleys, beaches, and bayous to bring you this epic list of top glamping spots from Africa to Utah to China and everywhere in between.   If you’re looking for a pod to hang from a tree as your personal tent or looking to sleep in a vintage airstream outside Venice (Italy) for a weekend, we’ve got you covered. Planning a glamping wedding for a solid crew of adventurers and want to put everyone up in fully furnished bell tents? We’ve scoured up a few good options for that too. The biggest question you’ll be left with is whether to fly to your destination on a seaplane or ride a camel to get there.  Written by Alyssa Brown

There’s an old saying, “when the sun shines, we shine together,” that perfectly sums up the celebration goals of a bachelorette party. We think it was the great Rihanna who said it first. Jokes aside, bonding with your baes should be at the top of your bachelorette party to-do list, but where to do it is the big, burning question we get time and time again when Vegas just won't do. We’ve crossed the continent far and wide to bring you the best of the best places to bond with your ladies while your main gal transitions from single to married life. Why shouldn't this be a magnificent excuse to take that road trip? Stay at that glampsite? Rent that PERFECT farmhouse you've been eyeing from your Insta feed? From glammed up camping in Yellowstone National Park to living life large during the last of your single days in Miami Beach, we’ve camped, glamped, dined, vined, and explored all the best options for your whole crew of ladybirds and brides-to-be. Here are 35 unique bacheloretty party venue destinations in the USA and beyond! Also, don't forget to take a look a our latest list of unique bachelorette party ideas. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

While this Girls Guide to Gathering is a special Valentine's edition, you and your lady friends can use this as a guide for any Cali gathering! In the words of the dazzlingly sweet Charlotte York to her best girlfriends, “maybe we could be each other’s soulmates.”  Oh, Char, how right you are. Whether you’re in a relationship or flying solo, girlfriends are the ultimate proof that we aren’t alone in this big, crazy world. Celebrate your love for each other this Valentine’s Day and explore your favorite part of California as a dynamic duo, triple threat trio, or as a whole crew. From Downtown LA’s whacky prom party to Malibu Canyon’s gorgeous vineyards; from stargazing in Joshua Tree to Ojai’s most chic spa; from meandering the gardens of Sonoma to hosting breaststroke competitions at a swim club in San Diego, there are so many ways to sneak in some quality time with the most quality women in your world. Which will you choose? Written by Alyssa Brown

The wait is over and the list is finally here. Presenting the ultimate list of over 100 Hot New Hotel and Venue Openings for 2016! It's looking to be a very good year for all of you gathering gurus out there. We're witnessing the feathering of some very fine five-star farmhouses, perfectly pretty poshtels, historically radiant restorations, bespoke boutiques and inspiring venue openings for "I-do's." Since we know you like to be the first to get the lowdown, we've assembled an all-star list of the most beautiful and buzziest 100+ new venues from 2015 and into 2016 for your to get out and gather gorgeous ones. Want more? 2019's Hottest New Openings Across the Globe is now live →   This list is alphabetized by location. 

New Year’s Eve is one of our favorite holidays here at the Venue Report. Why? Because it’s celebrated by nearly every culture around the world. In Iceland, people burn big community bonfires to get rid of the past year’s bad juju. In South Africa, people parade through the streets in costume. In Newfoundland, people share poetry over a gunfire salute.  And in Miami, well, in Miami people party like rage machines. We’ve covered all your New Year’s celebration possibilities, from California glamping to luxury hotel stays in the Maldives, from African safari adventures to late-night parties in Los Angeles. If you can't make it this year, save these for your dream gatherings and getaways for next year! So, here’s to a brilliant 2016, filled with more opportunities to travel, gather and explore! Written By Alyssa Brown

Whoever said Vegas was the baseline for a beautiful bachelorette bash certainly never celebrated at any of these chic locations. When celebrating your bestie bride-to-be, a "sodden farewell to single days" just won't do. In the words of Carrie Bradshaw... "Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." We're thinking outside the bachelorette bash-box and bringing you most beautiful (and fun) places to say 'sayanara' to single life and "dance with the ones that brought ya" - your besties. Also, don't forget to take a look a our latest list of unique bachelorette party ideas