Thought you’d want to know Horizon Air just announced a second flight direct from Santa Rosa to Seattle!

The new seasonal flight will depart from Santa Rosa at 8:35 p.m. and from Seattle at 5:55 p.m. from April 6 - October 26, 2008.

This is in addition to year-round service to Seattle currently departing Santa Rosa at 10:30 a.m. and from Seattle at 12:45 p.m. Flight time is 2 hours and 10 mins.

Adding a second flight for the spring and summer will allow more business and leisure travelers to enjoy the convenience of flying direct to and from the Sonoma County Airport.

Horizon Air also serves Sonoma County with daily nonstop flights to Los Angeles and Portland.

All flights are operated with the airline’s quiet and comfortable 76-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft.

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41. Chocoholics Paradise
Some wine tasting tours also have chocolate tasting rooms, like the Jack London Village. The premium chocolates are made with extra quality milk to yield delicious dark chocolates. You may even get a free chocolate treat!

42. Reach Out and Touch the Stars
That’s how close heaven feels like when you look at the sky through the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Great for those who have interest in Astronomy. However, check their calendar for days of public viewings. The observatory is located at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. http://www.rfo.org

43. Visit Train Town
Kids will love it and adults too! This miniature rail road runs over 10 acres with over a mile of track. There are 3 antique cabooses that date back to the thirties, as well as steam and diesel engines. These are all made according to scale. Visitors can also go by the petting zoo or join the amusement rides. Train Town is found on Broadway and is open from Friday to Sunday. http://www.traintown.com

44. Art Meets Technology
Enjoy classic Italian Renaissance combined with state of the art sound and light equipment at the Sebastiani Theatre. Watch special performances while feeling you’ve gone back in time. It’s located at First St. East. http://www.sebastianitheatre.com

45. Learn to Cook
Sign up at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School, the region’s best cooking school. You’ll learn everything from basic cooking skills to special courses on ethnic cuisine. You’ll also get strategies on running kitchens—perfect for professionals. The university also gives courses on the seasonal menus of famous chefs. http://www.ramekins.com

46. Get “Oil” the Facts
Sonoma may be known for its wine, but it also has a lot of other food industries, such as hand-made olive oils and wine inspired vinegars. Head for the B.R. Cohn Winery Olive Oils to find out how they use traditional methods (perfected to exacting precision) to make some of these gourmet products. It’s located at Glen Allen, along Sonoma Highway. http://www.brcohn.com

47. Enjoy California Cuisine
California’s abundant harvests, with fruits and vegetables available year round, has led to organic and healthy cuisine that fuses western and eastern flavors. Take a culinary tour and taste for yourself.

48. Buy a Guitar
Frankly there’s no better place. The Luthiers Gallery makes one of the best guitars handcrafted by the world’s independent craftsmen. You’ll find vintage, used and new guitars as well as accessories like strands, traps, picks, amps and strings. http://www.kleinguitars.com

49. Relax
It’s not a vacation if you’re stressed out while planning it. Sonoma’s studded with several spas that not only use the natural mineral sources but also offer massages, facials, and other beauty treatments. What an amazing way to relax and forget all your worries!

50. Arrange a trip – without a hassle!
Go to http://www.sonomacountytravels.com to save yourself time and money before you head to the Wine Country. You can also find information on attractions, flight schedules, and other services that will make it easy to plan and book your trip to Sonoma.

31. Get a “Premium” Experience
The Ferrari- Carano Vineyards have everything you need for an unforgettable, and ultra luxurious experience. The gardens are well cultivated, the orchards heavy with the grapes that have made this one of the best vineyards in the country, and the wine shop stocked with an extensive collection of Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonneys and Merlots, as well as other accessories for the budding wine expert. You can’t call yourself a lover of wine without a visit to this place. http://www.ferrari-carano.com

32. See the Works of Michael Holland
Discover one of Sonoma’s most beloved painters. He has wonderful paintings of the wine country, including the landscapes and figurative work. Art enthusiasts will see the strong influence of European artists from the turn of the century. http://www.michaelhollandgallery.com

33. Get Yourself a New Set of “Wheels.”
Now here’s a new way of seeing the sights in Sonoma. Buy a Zappy Electric Scooter, that lets you zip past traffic and into alleys or bypaths. Shop downtown, drink in the sights, get dinner, pass by museums. Hey, at least you don’t waste time in the traffic plus you’ll be cool for “going green”. http://www.zapworld.com

34. Go Camping
Choose from several camping locations. Some are equipped with electricity and piped in water, others really let you rough it out. It all depends on your needs and preferences. Enjoy the view, the fresh air, and the opportunity to bond with family, friends or co-workers. Great for vacations or team building exercises. (Some campsites even have amphitheaters for corporate functions.)

35. Rent a Harley or Motorcycle for the Day
Only in California can you see the sights and live out your dreams of riding a motorcycle through the sunset. (Come on, admit, it, you’ve always wanted one.) Rent a Harley or motorycle for several days and go where your spirit leads you. For information on Harleys go to: http://www.michaelsharleydavidson.com

36. Find Art and Nature in One Place
Go to the Wildwood Farm Nursery and Sculpture Garden along Sonoma Highway for an amazing Zen experience. Here you’ll see the beautiful craftsmanship of nearly 30 artists, displayed among Japanese maples and very rare plants and shrubs. You can purchase them as souvenirs (they can help you with the shipping). Definitely one of the most unique and relaxing “galleries” you’ll ever visit. http://www.wildwoodmaples.com/

37. Train Under a “Racing Coach.”
Learn to race like a pro at the Russell Racing School, which includes course on karting, driving and other racing courses. Check out other exciting ventures at the famous Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, California. You can also arrange group adventures. http://www.jimrussellusa.com/

38. Step into a Watercolor Scene
John Muir was a famous bird enthusiast and painter. Explore the woods that inspired some of his most popular works, by going to the Muir Woods National Monument. Tours can also take you to the nearly town of Healdsburg, wineries, and the picturesque Russian River. You can also incorporate wine tours. http://www.visitmuirwoods.com

39. Go on a Sightseeing “Marathon.”
Take a multi-sport tour that incorporates all the outdoor activities and attractions in Sonoma. You’ll bike, kayak, and hike, with plenty of pit stops at wineries and restaurants. It’s the perfect trip for people who love the outdoors, or those who want to exercise in a fun way. At least this is one vacation where you won’t gain several pounds from eating too much!

40. Bring Home a Priceless Pot
Why get a cheap knock off when you can invest in one of Beverly Prevost work of art? This talented potter has a studio at the Le Haye Art Center, and her works have graced restaurants and the collections of some of California’s most avid art collectors. http://www.beverlyprevostpottery.com/