Al Roker's
interview on the Today show with
the medical editor of Health Magazine,
Friday, July 24,
2009: |
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as reported
by Health Magazine:
#3.
Monterey, California
Talk about a breath of fresh air. “There’s very little particle pollution or
smog here,” panelist Janice Nolen of the American Lung Association says.
Plus, smoking is banned on the beach. (Smoking is also banned in Coronado,
California, and Zephyr Cove, Nevada.)
Our judges also gave Monterey a thumbs-up for being a national marine
sanctuary, where you can scuba dive, kayak, or sail alongside humpback and
blue whales. “Seeing the animals brings a new joy to water sports,” judge
Howes says. A waterfront recreation trail, restaurants that serve
sustainable seafood, and golf for just $25 per round at the Peter Hay course
are icing on the cake. [Read
more...]
Health Magazine started with the 50 top vacation
destinations identified by AAA, and used several criteria to determine their
selection: [View
criteria used to determine winning destinations]