Natural mineral hot springs have been a source of healing and relaxation for centuries. One example of this geothermal phenomenon, where the water temperature is above body temperature, is the Boyes Hot Springs in Sonoma, California. The Native Americans of Northern California were the first to identify the underground … Read more
Could there possibly be a better reason to travel than for chocolate? Is there a better reason to do anything than for chocolate? (For me, the answer to both is no.) When your sweet tooth and wanderlust strike all at once, it’s time to plan a vacation to one of … Read more
With the Agriturismo trend in full swing (a style of vacationing that allows travelers to sample the bounty of rural life in the Italian countryside), it makes sense that the proprietors of the Kenwood Inn and Spa would create their own version of it at an urbane Italianate farmhouse in … Read more
Just thirty miles from the sand, surf, theme parks and attractions of San Diego, an oasis for the senses awaits you.Tucked away on the fringes of the Southern California suburbs, Rancho Bernardo Inn first appears more like a stately country club. But the warm, welcoming lobby with its high, wood-beamed … Read more
When my parents went on their 25th anniversary vacation to Napa Valley, I didn’t hear the end of it for weeks. Every night at dinner, they repeated the same stories over and over again as if perhaps I hadn’t heard properly the night before. I’m not even legal to drink … Read more
This summer take a page from America’s past and get out on the open road. America has a rich heritage of wanderers; from the Oregon trail to Route 66, The Main Street of America, the history of those who voyage is an integral part of our identity. Take advantage of … Read more
Gleaming cafe lamps anchor the white table-clothed tables at Cafe des Amis and an alto sax and tinkling piano in the background signal the jazz age feel of the place. Is it another night in Paris? No, just trendy Union Street in San Francisco. Such is the nature of our … Read more
The Langham Huntington is just nine miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but it seems worlds away from the concrete and congestion of the city. Its out-of-the-way location at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, in one of Pasadena’s most beautiful residential neighborhoods, makes it ideal for peaceful getaways. … Read more
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Making my reservations for the Hard Rock San Diego, I was a little scared I wasn’t cool enough for the property. My style is more relaxed than rock-n-roll. However, I was cheerfully welcomed to the property’s sleekly Spartan lobby – white marble floors, mirrors, … Read more