[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3'] JILL WEINLEIN After graduating from UCLA, JIll traveled the world looking for unique destinations. She's been writing about her travels for almost 30 years in various publications. She writes a weekly restaurant review for the Beverly Press and Park LaBrea News. It’s inserted into the Los...
Last month I discovered one of the most beautiful new cabin resorts in Big Bear. After the last snow storm blanketed Southern California with a thick layer of white powder, I drove two hours drove up the mountain to stay one night at Noble +...
Driving down to La Jolla for an overnight stay at the refreshed La Jolla Shores Hotel, we planned to swim in the heated pool, dine at The Marine Room, and walk along the cliffs to see sea birds, seals, and dramatic coastal coves....
The countdown begins for the most exquisite super bloom of flowers in Northern San Diego. The arrival of giant and small vibrant colored ranunculus annually announces Springtime in Carlsbad. These delicate flowers only bloom from the beginning of March to Mother’s Day in May each...
Last month I discovered the newly refurbished VEA Newport Beach located across the street from Fashion Island. Owned by the real estate investment group Eagle Four Partners, they upgraded the former Marriott Newport Beach next to the Newport Beach County Club and Golf Course. Debuting...
Mexico is one of the easiest vacation getaways during the winter months for those seeking warmth and sunshine. During January through May, the temperature is pleasant and dry, without the rain and humidity the area receives during the summer months....
One of my favorite multigenerational vacation destinations in Southern California is the legendary Hotel del Coronado. The charm and Victorian character of the historic Queen Ann design hotel appeals to all ages....
Last month the Celebrity Solstice sailed for its first time in years from the Port of Los Angeles on a maiden cruise to the Mexican Riviera. The ship has been on a 15-year hiatus from this Southern California port, and will now have weekly sailings...
Located along California’s Historic US 101, the longest U.S. route in the state, is the Del Mar Beach Hotel. This 46-room boutique hotel is right on the beach and a short walk to Del Mar Village in San Diego County....
Known as a ‘Flyover state’, Nebraska is one of the American states that is perceived as not on the top of everyone’s list. Most people just fly over when traveling coast to coast. This summer I decided to touch down in Denver, Colorado and drive...
The first morning when the Discovery Princess arrived in Ketchikan, Alaska, a bald eagle soared over the water near our ship and perched on a tree on a nearby small island. This wasn’t the only time I saw these majestic birds. The next morning when...
There is a new gem in La Jolla Village, The Cormorant La Jolla. It’s named after the area’s famed black Cormorant birds that soar in the sky and perch on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean....
Summer is the best seasons to visit Seattle, Washington. On a clear and sunny day, it’s easy to walk through the Emerald City to appreciate the outdoor venues, sidewalk cafes and enrichment activities. The annual precipitation averages 39.25 inches a year. November is the wettest...
I’ve been spending more time exploring Berkeley while my daughter Elizabeth is attending graduate school. Berkeley is the first of the University of California campuses, and the most visible landmark in the city is the campus Sather Tower. This third-tallest bell-and-clock-tower in the world rises...
Now is the time to see the rainbow-colored Giant Tecolote Ranunculus blooming at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Not only will their beauty raise your mood, it will change how you see the world for a day or two....
Kicking off 2022 at the Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, we appreciated the quieter side of Honolulu, just a couple miles away from bustling Waikiki Beach. The 13-story, 52-room boutique hotel was originally built in 1961, near the base of Diamond Head. It’s one of...