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Tag: Weekend Escape

Others · Ronda, North Carolina

Vines, Views, and a Luxe Picnic at Raffaldini Vineyards

Settle into the Yadkin Valley’s rhythm with a private tour, eight-wine tasting, and a curated picnic at Raffaldini Vineyards. This easygoing, three-hour experience blends culture, scenery, and flavor for an elevated day outside.

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Land Adventures · Avalon, California

Nine in the Canyon: Golfing Catalina’s Historic 1892 Course

Catalina’s historic 9-hole course threads through Avalon Canyon, where small greens and deep bunkers meet ocean views and quiet wildlife cameos. It’s a short round with long memories—easy to plan, light to pack, and perfectly paired with a day on the bay.

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Boat Charters · Annapolis, Maryland

Catamaran Classroom: Earn Your ASA 114 While Cruising Chesapeake Bay

Cast off from Annapolis for a three-day liveaboard course that turns a cruising catamaran into your classroom. This ASA 114 program blends hands-on seamanship with Chesapeake Bay’s working-water heritage for an education you’ll feel in your muscles—and remember with a grin.

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