Open for two years, 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 – » Read More
CALIFORNIA
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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
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March 29, 2019
While Yosemite National Park is the obvious draw, I recently discovered two areas while exploring Madera County: Bass Lake and Oakhurst. An easy base for exploring, Oakhurst lies in the » Read More
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March 28, 2019
Charming Relais & Châteaux property Château du Sureau (Elderberry Castle) has the distinct advantage of being located just 20 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s South gate. Built in the grand » Read More
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November 6, 2018
America’s eighth largest city, San Diego, may be known for great weather, beautiful beaches and laid-back residents, but this dynamic urban metropolis is hosting so many big sporting and cultural » Read More
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April 6, 2018
From luxury lodges to working ranches and cozy cabins kissed by ancient redwoods, Mendocino County is the ideal playground for a growing getaway trend. Sporting 90 miles of classic California » Read More
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February 15, 2017
Since social media is such a big part of my brand, I was seriously excited to get invited to visit Facebook and Instagram HQ in Menlo Park, California last month. » Read More
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February 14, 2017
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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February 9, 2017
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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February 7, 2017
Considered “The Jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is filled with gorgeous coastline, lush palms and marine life, making it the ideal destination for a long weekend. Whether getting away » Read More
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February 6, 2017
As I make my way north along Highway 1 through Dana Point, I know I’m getting close when I approach Ritz Carlton Drive. I turn left and head up the » Read More
