Our Golden State travel experts guide you through key destinations in California, whether it be wine tasting, hitting theme parks, or touring missions.
South Lake Tahoe is perfect for summer vacationing families, couples, or solo travelers. Of course, Lake Tahoe, or Big Blue as locals call America's largest alpine lake, is spectacular in any season. Still, summertime offers activities satisfying folks of all ages,...
Heading to Southern California, but you've already visited Disney? Wondering what other Southern California amusement parks offer great family fun? Read on for our top picks. Southern California is known for its family-fun activities, including hot spots like...
Mendocino, about a three-hour drive north of San Francisco, is filled with diverse landscapes, from vineyards and rolling hills to redwood forests and rocky shores. Its temperate climate lends itself to vacationing any time of year (just be sure to pack layers!), and there are activities aplenty. Mendocino is a place where life slows down a bit, affording you the chance to take in stunning seaside scenery, peruse boutiques and galleries, and savor the local flavors of both food and wine.
Summertime is beach time! Here are our recommendations for the 10 best beach escapes. It's summertime, and where better to celebrate the season than at the beach? For me, something is cleansing about letting the ebb and flow of the water relax you. If you're...
From roses to cacti, these outdoor wonderlands showcase natural beauty all year long.
Botanical gardens across the Western United States offer amazing opportunities for visitors to explore the world around them, experiencing everything from native plants to exotic foliage. these gardens vary from desert landscapes filled with cacti and succulents to hothouses brimming with exotic orchids to rugged seaside cliff walks. Some gardens also house animals, birds, children's activities, petting zoos, carousels, miniature trains, art and antiquities.
A golf newbie gets a lesson on the Tom Fazio Championship Golf Course at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. The 18-hole, 72-par golf course is ideal for newbies and pros alike. When I headed to San Diego for a three-day stay at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, I had no...
Sample great Santa Ynez wines with a visit to Gleason Family Vineyards. This Central California winemaker operates Refugio Ranch Vineyards, Roblar Winery & Vineyards, and Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard. Read on to find out why you should visit these Santa...
There is so much happening at Disneyland as the Walt Disney Company celebrates 100 years! Here is what you need to see now at Disneyland. The fun and excitement are underway as the Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary. Now, guests are invited to...
The West has always been a romantic draw for celebrities. When you travel the West, look for these iconic hotels filled with history. The West has always held a romantic draw for celebrities looking to get away from their busy lives and cities. I always seek out...
Santa Ynez Valley has six distinct communities—Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, and Los Olivos. Here is our guide to the best Santa Ynez Valley restaurants. The terrain of the Santa Ynez Valley is diverse, with its green pastures dappled with...