We recently visited Mulligan's and were pleased to find out about some major changes that are about to take place and we can assure you, these modifications will please the locals and attract even more visitors to the Family Fun Center.

Well, we've left you in suspense for long enough. Mulligan's recently announced that as of February 27, 2011, they will be closing its Blaster Boats attraction in order to build the first section of the yet-to-be-themed water park. The first phase will include 5 water slides, lounge chairs, splash area and cabanas and will be available for children and adults of all ages. Mulligan's anticipates re-opening this part of its park by the beginning of June which will be just in time for the sweltering summer months. And parents won't have to worry about bringing a change of clothes for your kids once they are finished playing in the water area because guests are invited to visit any of the attractions in their swimsuits, no matter how wet or dry they might be!

Mulligan Family Fun Center expects to continue expanding every one to two years and will slowly turn a large portion of the property into a multifaceted water park. We are really looking forward to its future development and certainly believe Mulligan's will be an ideal location for kids, adults and families to visit on those hot summer days when it seems there is no other way to beat the heat.

Mulligan Family Fun Center is located at 24950 Madison Ave in Murrieta, CA. You can contact them at (951)696-9696 or visit their website directly www.mulliganmurrieta.com.

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Most people visiting Southern California Wine Country believe that wineries are located exclusively in the Temecula Valley. And many wine drinkers in the Temecula Valley rarely venture out to neighboring regions, the Insiders included. This is one reason we were pleased to receive an invitation to visit Orfila Vineyards & Winery in Escondido for an evening with Winemaker Justin Mund and an exquisite dinner prepared by Chef Mark Kuhlmann of San Diego-based Culinary Underground.

You might not have visited (or even heard) of Orfila Vineyards & Winery but it is nestled in the hills of North County San Diego and is approximately 30 minutes from both downtown San Diego and the Temecula Valley. We feel it is a hidden gem in the Southern California region but Orfila is known for producing award-winning Rhone-style wines from grapes grown on its hillside estate located just off the Pacific Ocean and from other renowned grape-growing regions in coastal California.

Top 5 Workouts in the Valley

Whether you are just starting a workout as part of your New Year's resolution or looking for something new to spice up your routine, The Temecula Insider has sought out the Top 5 Workouts in Temecula to help you reach your goals. From intense cardio to endurance and strength, there are fun and effective workouts throughout the Valley you can utilize without the hassels of an overcrowded gym. 

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Top 5 New Year's Resolutions

Out with the old, in with the new… right? It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. Well, the New Year is underway and hopefully each of you has set some realistic resolutions for 2011. The Temecula Insider wanted to help you out, or at least point you in the right direction with some of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions and how to succeed in keeping them.

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