Sweet deals in Visalia

On the edge of the Central Valley, Visalia is a surprisingly central place to hold meetings - and a great jumping-off point for trips to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks and other destinations in the Sierra.

Now through Dec. 11, there;s even more incentive to meet there: Events that generate 1,000 or more room nights will receive up to a 50 percent transient occupancy tax rebate that can be applied to meeting space rental at the Visalia Convention Center. The Visalia CVB has details at www.visitvisalia.com.