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Perched over the surf, the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa offers 290 guest rooms, a fitness center, penthouse spa, and two award-winning restaurants: Schooners Bistro and The Duck Club. Superb amenities, coupled with great service, define what it means to be the only luxury resort on Monterey Bay. Visit www.montereyplazahotel.com or call 800/553-9430.

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FROM NET TO TABLE Don't miss Crab and Wine Days, Mendocino County's sixth annual celebration of Dungeness crab, January 21-30. Join chefs, winemakers, and fishermen for dozens of crab feeds, cruises, and demonstrations, plus a crab cake cook-off competition. For more information and a complete schedule of events call toll free 866/goMendo (866/466-3636) or visit www.goMendo.com

SADDLE UP. TEE OFF Celebrate the spirit of the West at Rancho de los Caballeros, a 20,000-acre guest ranch with 100 horses for exploring rugged trails, and a championship golf course ranked by Golf Digest in America's top 75 resort courses. Enjoy special golf and horseback riding packages, all just northwest of Phoenix. Visit www.sunC.com or call 800-694-5030.

WATER, WILDLIFE, AND WONDER Sail the San Juan Islands on a private crewed yacht. A six-day trip explores more than 200 islands in Washington State, home to orca whales, porpoises, eagles, seals, and more. These protected waters are perfect for first-time sailors. Try kayaking, hiking, and catching crab for dinner! Check out www.sailthesanjuans.com or 800/729-3207.

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