26 Oct LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATER IS SUCH A GIFT
Morna Martel will be taking some time off and NBY! will utilize fill in contributors. November’s contribution is supplied by Amanda Blake Secola, Editor of Not Born Yesterday!...
Travel
26 Oct The Inn at Spanish Bay During The Holidays
Last month I was invited to a wine harvest at Talbott Vineyards at their Sleepy Hallow Vineyard in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley. We spent three days with female winemaker Kamee Knutson, and enologist Ben Hernandez, learning about their award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
29 Sep Making Memories at the JW Marriott Desert Springs
From the moment you drive up to the palm tree lined JW Marriott Desert Springs resort, one feels as if they are on vacation. Situated on 450 acres of desert gardens with signature lakes, four swimming pools, mountain views, and two championship golf courses, it’s...
24 Aug Traveling To Exotic Lands On Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises
According to The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), cruise travel is forecast to reach 106% of 2019 levels this year, with 31.5 million passengers sailing on the water. Other predictions include cruise travel will reach 36 million people in 2024, and more than 37 million...
31 Jul Cooling Down This Summer at Terranea Resort
One of the best resorts in Southern California to cool down during this hot summer is at the oceanfront Terranea Resort. Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers refreshing coastal breezes and unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. ...
30 Jun Year-round Fun at the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Flying into Salt Lake City International Airport, I always enjoy seeing families waiting in the arrival area holding signs that read Welcome Home Elder John and Welcome back Sister Mary....
26 May Beachfront Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard
[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...
30 Apr Big Bear’s boutique Noble + Proper is an Upscale Getaway for All Seasons
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 +...
30 Mar Idyllic La Jolla Shores
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....
01 Mar Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Flower Fields Super Bloom
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...
01 Feb Spectacular Views at VEA Newport Beach
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...
30 Dec The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta
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....
02 Dec Holiday Magic at Hotel del Coronado
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....
31 Oct Celebrity Solstice Sails From LA to Mexico
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...
06 Oct Del Mar Is Where The Surf Meets the Turf
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....
30 Aug The Best Things To See and Do in Nebraska
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...