Travelocity Tracks Summer Travel Trends

Worth a quick look is the recent release from Travelocity of how Americans' travel plans this summer (given all the economic changes) have matched what they said they would do in January.

Quick takes:

• 55% of Americans are still planning a summer trip despite gas prices and economic weakness


• Average length of stay for a summer trip has gone from 7 to 6 days.

Travelers are booking 4.3% earlier than they did in 2007.

Wondering what fuel prices have done to airfares? Less than you might expect. According to Travelocity, summer fares are up 13% versus 2007 -- diesel fuel prices are up 39% over the same time frame.

Bear Valley Music Festival Special

Come up and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Bear Valley Music Festival. This Blue Lake Springs Arnold vacation home would make a perfect home base for the upcoming Bear Valley Music Festival.

This spacious home has soaring ceilings and is well appointed. It offers two queen size beds, a twin, along with a loft with 2 twins. The spacious rec room loft has a pool table, dart board, air hockey, PlayStation with games, large screen TV, VCR, DVD and movie collection, as well as a stereo sound system with CD player. You can stay connected with computer and internet access.

Special Bear Valley Music Festival Offer
$40 off the rental rate per night

Only $275 per night for the duration of the Festival
July 26-August 10, 2008

Call us at 800-523-8758 or visit Century 21 Sierra Properties Vacation Rentals
to book the Bushwood home

Just Another Reason to Come Up and Visit

Kayaking at Union and Utica

These scenic small, twin reservoirs are located off the Spicer Reservoir Road. The setting is more rustic than either Spicer Reservoir or Lake Alpine. No developed recreation facilities exist at either lake; however, the area is popular for day use, dispersed camping and paddle sports such as canoeing and kayaking. A primitive boat launch is available at Union Reservoir. Maximum boat speed is 5 mph. Utica Reservoir is managed for non-motorized boating. Open June to October.