26 miles across the sea on a beautiful island, you think that you have been transported to a Mediterranean Village far away from Los Angeles. Avalon is a city unto itself. Isolated, it is far removed from Southern California and it's hustle and bustle. After a few days on the island, you start to slowdown and relax. The high speed Internet is also on Island time, you adjust, after all you are on vacation at the premier Smooth Jazz Festival in the world, the Catalina Island Jazztrax Festival. Catalina is a destination with many activities to tantalize your senses from the adventurous Eco Zip Line to the interesting Submarine ride, you are inside and the fish, who are plentiful, are outside. Relaxing, everything is within walking distance, golf carts are available for rent, and taxis are abundant.