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Press Releases
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. – The San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for San Diego North travel stories from recent visitors to feature in the Bureau’s newly launched “Don’t Be Left Without a Story – Write Yours in San Diego North” campaign. Visitors can share their favorite San Diego North memories, experiences and photos with other visitors on the Bureau’s website (www.SanDiegoNorth.com/Your-Story) for a chance to win a trip to La Jolla, valued at over $1,700. The trip includes a three-night stay at the historic Grande Colonial hotel, surfing lessons at the world famous Surf Diva Surf School and tickets to Birch Aquarium. The campaign runs through June 30, 2010 with the winner being selected at random in early July. For those who don’t yet have a San Diego North story to tell, the Bureau is also offering a variety of special hotel deals and exclusive offers to entice consumers to book a family, golf, adventure, spa or romantic-themed getaway.
The new 2-hour "Backstage Pass" experience at the San Diego Zoo gives visitors star-status VIP treatment with exclusive encounters of exotic animals, a gourmet picnic meal and a private show featuring some of the Zoo's animal stars and their celebrity trainers.
Night Moves - take an animal-courtship-centered caravan tour at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and see how rhinos, giraffes and other animals handle mate selection. Guests ride in an open-air safari truck through the park's field enclosures, while learning about the mating behaviors of the animal residents. The guide shares tales of animals' courtship escapades, while participants feed the rhinos or giraffes. At the secluded Amani Point, desserts and specialty beverages are served while listening to more tales of the birds and the bees.
The San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a brand-new website: www.SanDiegoNorth.com. Designed to be more user-friendly for leisure and business travelers, the new site features an easy navigational layout, modifiable search capabilities and a visually appealing design.
The San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired hospitality industry veteran, Larry Kaufman, as vice president of sales. Bringing over 24 years of hospitality experience to his new position, Kaufman will be responsible for overseeing the Bureau’s seven-person national sales team based in Carmel Valley.
Whether it’s a leisurely drive along the Historic 101 coastal route, taking a behind the scenes tour of a local brewery, visiting the historic mountain town of Julian or seeing the wildflowers bloom in the Anza-Borrego Desert, San Diego North offers a variety of free activities and events that allow visitors to get the most out of their vacation for the best value.
Containing three of the top ten brewers in the world, according to the popular RateBeer.com website, San Diego North's explosion of microbreweries has transformed the region into a hot spot for a cold one. Popular beer tasting tours are transforming visitors into beer connoisseurs as they sample award-winning products and learn the secrets behind making fine craft brews.
With its temperate year-round climate, varied terrain and abundance of outdoor activities, San Diego North is the perfect getaway for any season. Visitors can experience a variety of activities in San Diego North’s four distinct regions: coastal, valley, mountain and desert.
The San Diego North region is a 2,000 square mile area that stretches from La Jolla north to Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside, to the valley, mountain and desert communities of Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Julian and the Anza-Borrego Desert.
Spending the night listening to a pack of snoring rhinoceroses or waking up surrounded by sharks may not be for everyone, but for visitors looking for “unique accommodations” will find it in San Diego North. Many of the area attractions provide overnight programs for visitors looking for a different way to experience these popular points of interest.
Known for its diverse terrain, ideal climate and popular attractions, San Diego North is a preferred resort destination. Home to four- and five-star resorts, championship golf courses and world-class spas, the 2,000 square mile region is brimming with pristine beaches, natural preserves and historical landmarks.
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San Diego North CVB
360 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025-2600
Phone: 760-745-4741, 800-848-3336
Fax: 760-745-4796
Director of Public Relations
Hilary Townsend
Email: htownsend@sandiegonorth.com
Phone: 760-745-4747, 800-848-3336
Fax: 760-745-4796
Public Relations Coordinator
Amber Connor
Email: aconnor@sandiegonorth.com
Phone: 760-745-4748, 800-848-3336
Fax: 760-745-4796
