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!...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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....
[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...