You can’t get much closer to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean than at La Jolla’s Balinese-inspired Pantai Inn. Its owners were inspired to rebrand their former lodging (Shell » Read More
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November 14, 2024
From the moment I arrive at the entrance of San Diego’s gorgeous Fairmont Grand Del Mar, greeted with an enormous bouquet of fresh flowers inside the marble and chandelier-filled lobby, » Read More
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October 12, 2024
San Francisco offers an abundance of live music, theatre, museums, gorgeous parks, iconic views, vibrant neighborhoods, scenery, themed tours, cafés, bars, and great food. From family-owned dining establishments to historic » Read More
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October 11, 2024
With a prime address next to Union Square, Nob Hill luxury hotel The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco sets the tone for an urban retreat in the heart of the city. Built » Read More
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August 12, 2024
Drawing inspiration from the city’s historic orange grove roots, The Westin Anaheim Resort is a stylish property suited for both work and pleasure. The light and airy lobby extends in » Read More
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October 18, 2023
Opened in 2019, six-room boutique property The Butler Hotel was built by local architect George Garcia who’d been a fan of this building – a former automotive garage – for » Read More
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July 17, 2023
Air Canada just opened a brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The » Read More
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April 3, 2023
Tucked away at the back of the Estancia Hotel and Spa is the charming Spa at Estancia. The beautifully manicured hotel grounds lead me to the 7,000-square-foot spa that includes » Read More
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October 26, 2020
Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville. The famous Jimmy Buffet song has inspired a global lifestyle brand bringing to mind tropical escape and relaxation. And while Palm Springs is more desert » Read More
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May 11, 2020
As we’ve recently become smitten with the new Netflix series Hollywood, we couldn’t help but notice the Hollywood sign figuring prominently in the series. In fact, Hollywood (the series) follows » Read More
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April 10, 2019
About two hours north of Santa Barbara is San Luis Obispo (aka SLO), a small city along California’s Central coast (with stunning, green rolling hills and blooming wildflowers following the » Read More
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April 8, 2019
Looking for a laid-back, intimate retreat in the heart of Santa Barbara, close to State Street and the historic Presidio District? Luxury boutique Spanish Garden Inn offers 23 deluxe rooms » Read More
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April 5, 2019
Santa Barbara has often been called The American Riviera, and for good reason: the small, laid-back city is a dream for those wishing days filled with sunshine, walks along the » Read More
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April 3, 2019
Following a nearly six-hour, at times stunning drive through rolling hills and along the coast from Oakhurst, I was happy to arrive at the cozy and casual Brisas del Mar, » Read More
