A visitor's guide written by locals. Insider tips on the best restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Carmel, California.
eHow is a diabolically efficient vacation-planning resource. The articles, which are often compiled and referenced by people who aren’t personally familiar with or passionate about the area, cover everything from puppy-friendly attractions to local Inns, and these handy searchable summaries have helped countless area visitors, so we can’t hate on them too much.
In fact, we’ve assembled the best Carmel eHow articles for you guys, with a little disclaimer — the four biggest reasons writers can’t stand the eHow information factory:
1. eHow rewards quantity over quality. Minimally researched how-to articles will always make more money than thoroughly researched original content.
2. They pay terribly. Sometimes referred to as a “writer sweatshop”, eHow promises limitless income growth opportunities, which may very well be true, but usually not for the people creating content.
3. eHow has complete control. Contributers send their work into the eHow machine, it gets tinkered with by editors, possibly makes it online, and can be taken down by eHow at any time. Back up your work, writers!
4. It’s boring. eHow is notorious for burning out writers, who thrive on projects that nourish their passions, autonomy, and creative growth.
That being said, we hope these six area info summaries make your trip planning a little easier — and maybe you’ll help a few underpaid writers pay the bills — that’s how we roll here at visitcarmel.com.
1. How to Plan a Dog-Friendly Vacation to Carmel-by-the-Sea
A Happy Carmel Visitor and His Person
2. How to Find Hotels in Carmel, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Dolphin Inn
3. How to Plan a Romantic Weekend in Carmel, California
Old Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf at Sunset, Photo Courtesy of www.TylerCrockerPhotography.com
Check Out Monterey's Coastal Trails
5. How to Enjoy a Weekend in Carmel Valley, California
Honestly... It's Hard NOT to Enjoy a Weekend in Carmel Valley
6. How to Plan a Trip to the Carmel Missions
Aerial View Photo Courtesy of CarmelMission.org
Time for an info-pallet deep cleanse — check out these fantastic mass content how-to sites; they provide consistently well-researched, creatively written, and beautifully presented content.
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Thanks! And please share any topics or questions you’d especially like covered here.
I like your blog – excellent work!