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
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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
