Embrace the allure as nature provides an awesome road show on the way to Paso Robles. Set in the northern part of San Luis Obispo, it was the original trail chosen by the Franciscan Friars known as the El Camino Real, the King's Highway. Take...
My Quivira Los Cabos adventure began two days before arriving to the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica resort, when my personal butler named Leopoldo emailed me to introduce himself and welcome me before my arrival....
Walking onboard the towering 19 deck Emerald Princess cruise ship, before it set sail to Hilo, Hawaii and beyond, I marveled at the clear glass balconies of nearly 900 staterooms. Cruise passengers who book one of these cabins can open their door to allow fresh...
Dazzling gold and orange hues on vines that were once green spread across the crisp and delicious Highway 1 Discovery Route along the California Coast on the way to San Simeon. The Route, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco connects ten artisan communities that...
After a recent renovation, The Hyatt Regency LAX is now part of a growing trend of airport hotels becoming more upscale. Studies have shown that more travelers are staying close to an airport before a trip to make sure they make their flight. Traffic, long...
The small timber industry that started long ago was quickly over shadowed by the cry of "Gold," putting Madera on the map when mining started here in 1849 and continued well into the 1900's. It's other claim to fame is that it is one of...
We explored the Washington Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in the evening, while the weather was cooler and the crowds thinned out a little. The next day we visited two free world-class museums, the National Museum of African...
On the island of Oahu, a hotel named after Hawaii’s beloved Queen Kapi’olani was built in the mid-1960s. It was one of the first modernistic properties in the Waikiki area. Located across Waikiki Beach, Kapiolani Park, and Honolulu Zoo, the 19 story, 315 room hotel...
Sitting in a window seat while flying on a two hour Alaska Airline flight from Los Angeles to Loreto in the Baja Sur, I immediately recognized why Jacques Cousteau dubbed the Sea of Cortez as one of the most beautiful aquariums of the world....
Navigate your way through regions where the melding of an earlier time moves on to the vibes of the present. Mix and blend in sumptuous food and wine and be assured that a grand journey lies ahead....
The epitome of all the elements for great beauty is celebrated in the fantastic areas of Palo Alto, Carmel-by-the Sea and Pacific Grove. With no shortage of fascinating places to whet your appetite, take off on a fantastic adventure and get to experience how life...
[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...
Stretch your sense of discovery straight to the heart of Santa Ana, the government seat and second oldest city in Orange County. It has been reborn as one of the region's trendiest destinations for short and long term adventurers looking for a creative urban vibe....
Disney is expanding their multigenerational vacation experience to appeal to all ages from birth to the golden age with engaging activities and memorable moments. Both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure have just debuted Pixar Fest offering festive decorations throughout the parks, special creative themed food and...
Board Amtrak Pacific Surfliner at the Chatsworth* station, sit back, relax, and feast your eyes on the ever changing landscape on the way to Santa Barbara. Upon arrival at the historic Santa Barbara station be whisked onto a connecting Amtrak Thruway bus straight to...
During the month of October, 2017 Hurricane Maria tried to decimate Puerto Rico island. The Level Five hurricane ravaged certain cities causing widespread destruction and most of the island’s residents were without electricity and clean water. Recently I traveled to Puerto Rico to see what recovery...