A Spring Getaway to Yosemite National Park
Spring is a great time to visit Yosemite National Park. Melting snow is causing cascading waterfalls, lakes are serene, wildflowers are blooming and the...
Spring is Here and the Hawaiian Islands are Calling
Hawaii is a great place to visit no matter the season. The islands are always warm and inviting, like a swaying palm tree. But one...
Bathing in Beauty and Luxury at Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara
The Belmond El Encanto hotel has welcomed discerning guests since 1918. Perched in the hills above Santa Barbara, this iconic hideaway offers serene seclusion...
Snow, Wind Turbines and Rueben Sandwiches in Tehachapi
I love a scenic, Sunday drive. And when it includes things like snow, giant wind turbines and great food, then I know it’s a...
Cayucos by-the-Sea Hosts 9th Annual Sea Glass Festival
California's majestic Central Coast is speckled with hidden gems lining the Pacific Ocean and none shine brighter than the tiny town of Cayucos by-the-Sea....
Great Views, Food and Thrills at Stratosphere Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
The Stratosphere stands out among other hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. Not only is the 1,149-ft-tall tower the tallest resort on The Strip, but it...
Day Tripping Down to Dana Point Harbor
For Richard Henry Dana, it was the culmination of an epic and grueling two-year voyage from Boston to California. For me, it was a...
Meandering Through Meersburg, Germany
As the boat glided across Lake Constance, a 7th-century castle appeared through the morning mist, her fortified walls jetting from the side of an...
Wellness and Luxury at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is not only a luxurious resort; it is also a world-renown sanctuary and wellness retreat. And as an...
Relaxing at Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa
There are many great sights and sounds that come to mind when thinking about my recent escape to the Hilton San Diego Resort and...