California

Susan Lanier-Graham on January 26th, 2011

Staying at Shorebreak Hotel, on the Pacific Coast Highway overlooking the ocean and the Huntington Beach, California pier is like living the American Dream.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on January 23rd, 2011

Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills, California, is in the heart of Rodeo Drive, sharing the street with Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Michael Kors, Chanel…

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Susan Lanier-Graham on January 19th, 2011

Honor Mansion in Healdsburg, California is a beautiful, stately home under towering trees, waiting to give you a romantic stay in Sonoma Valley’s wine country.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on January 10th, 2011

Emerald Iguana in Ojai, California reminds me of a fairy tale land, a magical place you’d dream up in a children’s story, remodeled with modern conveniences.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on January 6th, 2011

The boutique Canary Hotel, just a block from Santa Barbara’s famed State Street, is housed in a beautiful building, the epitome of California wine country inn.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on December 17th, 2010

The perfect gift is an all-natural, organic candle from Baroness von Neumann. This signature line of candles is as intriguing as the woman who created them.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 29th, 2010

Paulette Beverly Hills creates handcrafted, delicious almond cookies wrapped around scrumptious ganache fillings. You can even order online to enjoy at home!

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 10th, 2010

I found a little slice of paradise at the Emerald Iguana in Ojai, California. Tucked under towering century-old oaks, Emerald Iguana is one of Ojai’s treasures.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 1st, 2010

Beverly Hills. 90210. Rodeo Drive. California. The pinnacle of the American dream. My top 10 list of things to love about Beverly Hills.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on October 9th, 2010

Catalina Ocean Rafting hosted me for a two-hour, 20-mile dolphin discovery excursion to explore the Catalina coast. I had an unforgettable dolphin encounter.

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