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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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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March 3, 2020
I recently experienced WestJet’s Premium Flex to Southern California’s John Wayne Airport (Orange County) on a three hour non-stop flight. I chose a comfortable 9:45 am departure into Santa Ana » 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 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 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 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
