| With vacations few and far between and the | | | | reasonable and non-pretentious log home |
| difficulties that arise with attempting to coordinate a | | | | conveniently situated near a ski lift and waiting for a |
| handful of busy schedules, when a trip is planned it | | | | regular family just like yours. |
| better be worth the trouble. The best bet is to | | | | Having access to a kitchen, entertainment center, |
| choose a destination with a little bit of everything and | | | | barbeque grill, patio and enough bedrooms and |
| a solid reputation for bringing about relaxation and | | | | bathrooms to keep conflicts at bay are priceless |
| relief from the real world. Natural beauty is always a | | | | commodities (but again, you don't have to go broke |
| plus, and the more opportunities for cathartic physical | | | | to obtain them), and close proximity to the treasures |
| activities, the better. You know your group well, and | | | | of the mountain are also sure to make things go |
| it's more than likely that Big Bear knows how to | | | | smoothly. Big Bear is a happening place to be during |
| make them happy. | | | | all seasons, so whether you're here to schuss or |
| Big Bear, located in the San Bernardino Mountains | | | | water ski, it'll be worth it to pick a place nice and |
| northeast of Los Angeles, isn't as high-profile as | | | | close to a hub of activity. |
| some California hotspots but it deserves credit for | | | | The lake is a good place to focus on, as is either of |
| being about as varied, action-packed and lovely as | | | | the two resorts. Hike or bike down the mountain if it |
| can be. This picturesque paradise of mountains, lakes, | | | | isn't ski season; if it is, brush up on your |
| valleys and forests has been accentuated (but not | | | | snowboarding skills at one of the top-notch terrain |
| tamed) with abundant resort and recreation facilities, | | | | parks. At the end of the day (or perhaps in the |
| meaning that any sport or activity you can imagine | | | | middle of it if a rest is needed) return to home base |
| engaging in is likely available here. | | | | for a snack, a nap or a meeting with the rest of the |
| Another attractive aspect of Big Bear involves | | | | group in order to compare stories and plan the rest |
| vacation rentals. When traveling to a spot off the | | | | of the evening. A warm great room or inviting patio |
| beaten path, it makes sense to go for a lodging | | | | tends to give heart to an already |
| situation that is a little bit unconventional, too. | | | | sure-to-be-wonderful holiday by providing a venue for |
| Unconventional in a good way, of course - in a way | | | | conversation and catching up. A big part of a good |
| that makes you and your family feel exceptionally at | | | | trip is the people you choose to spend it with, and |
| ease as soon as you walk through the door of your | | | | when everyone is happy in their surroundings, all |
| cabin, condo or cottage in the woods. Escaping to | | | | seems right with the world. |
| nature without giving up the comforts of home | | | | So if a trip to California lies ahead, consider Big Bear. |
| provides a uniquely pleasant experience, one that | | | | The air is clean, the scenery is majestic, and the |
| every vacationer should experience at some point. | | | | stage is set for interpersonal success by means of |
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| well-connected to justify staying in one of these | | | | deals and selection. One more thing: as it becomes |
| properties. Vacation rentals come in all size, level of | | | | clear that this trip will be a success, don't hesitate to |
| extravagance and price range. For every decked out | | | | take credit for bringing it all together. |
| mansion on top of the mountain there is a perfectly | | | | |