The Water Cottages of Miniloc Island Resort sit on stilts over the water. The rooms are ideal for couples wanting a bit more privacy and a great view of the bay.
Gannet, one of the boats found in El Nido Resorts. Incidentally, the owner of this boat has the quirk of naming all of his boats after birds.
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This saw mill is a replica of the saw mill owned by John Sutter in 1848. This is the place where gold was discovered in California which started the gold rush eventually leading to California's statehood.
Echo Lakes, California, is located off Highway 50 between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. There are two small alpine lakes in the High Sierra Nevada Mountains at about the 7,000 feet above sea level.
This is a small, boutique winery located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California. The winery is owned and operated by the Hildebrand family.
Placerville, California part of the old gold mining district in Placer County. Placerville was also once known as "Hang Town" and has an effigy to that effect in the middle of the downtown area near all the antique shops.
The mist rises off Taylor Creek in the early morning. This creek leads to Lake Tahoe and is the spawing creek for Kokanee Salmon.
Morning coffee at the main El Monte lodge in Mindo, Ecuador is the way to start your day.
Apple Hill, located off Highway 50 between Placerville and Lake Tahoe, is best known for the many apple vendors and beautiful scenery. There are wineries with tasting rooms, micro-breweries with tasting rooms, fruit vendors, and Christmas tree farms.