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
CALIFORNIA
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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 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
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February 3, 2017
With a mild year-round climate and miles of beaches, Laguna Beach makes for a great winter getaway destination. The city’s located in the heart of Orange County, south of Los » Read More
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February 2, 2017
Laguna Beach spreads down the coast with eight miles of beaches for year-round enjoyment. From surfing to tide pools, there’s 30 coves and beaches waiting to explore. Off South Coast » Read More
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February 1, 2017
A fair amount of Oakland has undergone a massive revival since my last visit (in the late 1990’s), so much so that a downtown walking tour was high on the » Read More
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January 31, 2017
While most of us head to San Francisco for our foodie fix, did you know that Oakland recently made USA Today’s 10 Best Local Food Scenes? San Francisco chefs have » Read More
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January 30, 2017
What would you do if you struck it rich during the Gold Rush era? Perhaps build a hilltop castle for your wife and daughter? That’s precisely what Kansas farmer William » Read More
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April 22, 2016
Perusing the list of The Spa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s treatments online, it’s hard choosing from the list of relaxing, luxurious treatments, from a Vichy body exfoliation to a » Read More
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August 8, 2014
San Francisco: its colors, angles, smells, views, and ever-changing scenery create a different experience for each and every one of the numerous visitors who descend upon the iconic West coast » Read More
