tropit, finding that balance between needed tourism $ and gridlock is tricky. In the Finger Lakes, getting through the small towns at the north or south ends of the lakes during the summer months is daunting. They are all just 2 lane roads, and the traffic is crazy. Getting into restaurants can also be challenging.
We have a winter home in FL that is on an island that was unheard of 25 years ago. Now, thanks to the county's constant advertising of it worldwide, it is overbuilt and overpopulated with tourists. Very few people who own property actually live there anymore, even in the winter. Getting onto the island during high season, if you have to go onto the mainland for some reason, can take a couple of HOURS. Horrible. I'd sell in a heartbeat, but DH is not ready to yet.
Thanks for the links! When I have the chance, I will spend some time checking them out.
Many years ago, DH had to spend a semester at UC Davis. Absolutely loved the area and would like to go back again. We drove as far north as Eureka for a quick visit, but that was before the wine industry took off. We also went to southern California before driving back across the country. That part of the state did not appeal at all.
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