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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...

Little River Inn of Mendocino Celebrates Spring w/Golf & Abalone Packages + Contest for All-Inclusive 4-Night Stay

With its quaint cottages, grand Victorians, towering redwoods, and meandering rivers, springtime in Mendocino County is postcard perfect. In celebration of Mother Nature and all that she brings to this quiet seaside town, the Little River Inn (www.littleriverinn.com), a family-owned and operated resort located on the rugged Northern California Coast, is offering a wealth of activities, events, and lodging promotions for guests and locals alike. For golf enthusiasts, the Little River Inn is pleased to offer its new GIRLFRIEND GOLF GETAWAY PACKAGE, and for adventure enthusiasts, ABALONE CAMP returns in June. In addition, the inn celebrates moms with its annual MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH and invites guests and locals to get up close and personal with creepy, crawly critters with its ”DON’T BE SCARED, IT’S ONLY A REPTILE” event in support of Mendocino County’s Earth Day celebration. Lastly, the Inn has launched a ‘PICK YOUR TRIP’ CONTEST, allowing contestants to experience their dream Mendocino Coast getaway.
Little River Inn, which boasts the only golf course on the Mendocino Coast, is excited to offer an amazing GIRLFRIEND GOLF GETAWAY PACKAGE. Tucked among the hills and redwoods, the nine-hole course (an Audubon-certified sanctuary) offers stunning ocean views to distract both first-time players and experts.
The GIRLFRIEND GOLD GETAWAY PACKAGE** includes:
  • Two-night stay for two in an Ocean View Fireplace Room (two queen or double beds)
  • Unlimited golf for Two, with Cart
  • Unlimited use of the Driving Range
  • Dinner for two in our Gardening Dining Room ($80 value)
  • Breakfast in our Garden Dining Room ($35 value)
  • Two $100 Certificates for use at The Spa @ Little River
  • Two Little River Inn water bottles; and
  • Bottle of Mendocino County wine in room on arrival
Add a Consultation with our Golf Instructor ($100 per person), based upon availability: 1-hour first day at the Driving Range and 1-hour on the course during golf play.
Package rate for two (males welcome as well!) begins at $1,090, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Add a third night and the package cost is $1,315, exclusive of tax and gratuity with no additional cost for unlimited golf. More luxurious rooms are available for an additional price. Book online at www.littleriverinn.com, Promo Code: GRLGLF, or call us at: 888.INN.LOVE or 707.937.5942. Package is available April 1 – October 31, 2016.
After its success last summer, the Little River Inn will be offering the 2nd annual ABALONE CAMP experience from Sunday, June 26 to Tuesday, June 28, 2016. The ABALONE CAMP package offers avid divers and novices alike a rare opportunity to dive with some of the most renowned freedive guides in the region for the prized local delicacy during Northern California’s peak Abalone Season. The dive will be followed by a demonstration on how to clean and prepare the collected bounty, culminating in a gourmand feast prepared by the Inn’s chef.
This two-night experience includes:
  • Accommodations in an ocean view fireplace room
  • Brunch and orientation on Sunday, June 26
  • Welcoming reception on the evening of June 26 for all participating divers complete with delectable passed appetizers and local beer and wine selections
  • Breakfast on Monday morning
  • All necessary dive gear and equipment needed for the dive
  • Two days of diving with the guides from Triton X (the first day will include being fitted for wetsuit/gear and getting acquainted with dive location; day two will consist of the actual Abalone dive lasting up to three hours)
  • Bagged lunch for the day of the dive
  • Assistance with the cleaning, cutting, and pounding of caught abalone
  • Cooking demonstration and communal dinner of the day’s hunt back at the inn with fellow divers and guides from Triton X
Note: Package pricing does not include Abalone Diving License. Guests MUST purchase a license prior to the dive. Additionally, one abalone per diver must be donated for the communal dinner, additional abalones caught the day will be for the diver’s keeps and properly packed for legal transport.
Package Rates begin at $618 per person for a single occupancy room or $393 per person for a shared room (excluding tax and gratuity). To add a non-diving guest to your reservation, rates start at $108, excluding tax and gratuity. A limited number of spots are available to participants. Reservations are based upon availability and require a 7-day notice.
As part of Mendocino County’s Earth Day events, the Little River Inn is proud to present ”DON’T BE SCARED, IT’S ONLY A REPTILE.” Held on Saturday, April 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., the program teaches children of all ages all about reptiles and other creepy crawly critters through an informative presentation by Al Wolf and friends from the Sonoma County Reptile Rescue, based in Sebastopol, CA. Snakes and lizards will be available to touch, feel, and observe in addition to a host of other activities and exhibits to explore. Healthy snacks will be provided too! This event is free and open to inn guests and the general public.
Weekend brunch at the Little River Inn has been a favorite pastime for returning guests and locals alike for years, but MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at the inn is always extra special. The inn welcomes returning families year after year and also looks forward to introducing new families to such a unique tradition. This year, Chef Dym is serving Asparagus and Chicken Crépes (made with Asparagus Tips and Diced Smoked Chicken rolled in House-made Crêpes and topped with Tarragon Champagne Velouté Sauce), alongside other special brunch dishes, fresh fruits, and hand-made pastries.
Mom will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne for everyone. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH is served from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be booked by calling, 707-937-5942.
Lastly, the Little River Inn means different things to different people, and with that in mind the historic coastal resort has launched PICK YOUR TRIP, a giveaway allowing contestants the opportunity to experience their dream trip to the iconic Mendocino Coast. Whether your ideal getaway is a relaxing spa vacation, an outdoor adventure wonderland, a family getaway, soaking up the local culture, or feasting on amazing cuisine and exploring world-class wineries and distilleries, the Little River Inn has put together an assortment of different prize packages fitting for all types of travelers.
Each prize package includes airfare for two to an airport in Northern California; a rental car; a four-night stay in an ocean-view room at the Little River Inn; four breakfasts and two dinners for two at the Little River Inn restaurant; a $100 gift certificate to Mendocino’s renowned Cafe Beaujolais; a $100 gift certificate to Mendocino’s newest fine-dining establishment, Trillium Café; a $260 voucher for the spa at Little River Inn; and unlimited golf privileges at the inn’s nine-hole course.
Additionally the grand-prize winner will enjoy an assortment of other activities, meals, add-ons, and a personalized gift basket themed around the winner’s selected ideal getaway category. Categories to choose from include: Relaxing Getaway, Outdoor Adventure, Family Fun, Epicurean Delights, and Arts and Culture.
Altogether, this trip is valued at more than $3,500! To enter visit, https://littleriverinn.shortstack.com/4nl79H and select the adventure you’d like to win by April 30, 2016, at 11:59 PST.

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