What a difference a mountain pass makes! Cross over the Cascade Mountains in Washington State and you have gone from rainy to 260 days of sunshine. My mother grew… [Continue Reading]
Andaz San Diego, Designed to Immerse Guests in the Destination
Stepping up to the front door of the Andaz San Diego, a Hyatt property, is like getting a vintage 1950’s Panoramic Sugar Spun Easter Egg with a scene inside. The… [Continue Reading]
Biscochitos, Balloons, the Outdoors–Albuquerque, Oasis in the High Desert
Albuquerque sits right under the beautiful Sandia mountain range and has an elevation of 5,312 feet in a high desert. This is one of the oldest cities in the country… [Continue Reading]
Two Perfect Days in Costa Mesa, California
What makes a perfect getaway for a few days? For me, it’s water, a beautiful hotel, shopping, some art, and good restaurants. I spent a couple of days in beautiful… [Continue Reading]
Three Fun Anti-Malls in Costa Mesa
A quick trip to Costa Mesa was a welcome shopping change for me from the usual. While it might be beneficial to travel to one of the large… [Continue Reading]
The Two Temeculas
Temecula, California, has a split personality. This is a good thing. Let me give you a little background about the city and what I see as a resident through… [Continue Reading]
Rosé All Day
Summer’s coming, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for “Rosé All Day.” Our Wine Review Council took the opportunity to explore a variety of colorful rosés to enjoy… [Continue Reading]
L’Ecole Winery No. 41 in Walla Walla, Home to Sunshine in a Bottle
When you think of Washington State’s climate, most people think of a whole lot of rain interspersed with some glimpses of sunshine. But journey east over the Cascade Mountains, and… [Continue Reading]
The Great Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands
If you heart beats at the idea of hiking, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, clam digging, or fishing, then head to Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands. Even if you just love… [Continue Reading]
Boozehounds Restaurant Palm Springs—Where Dogs Take Their Humans
Several nights ago a fellow writer, Susan Montgomery, and I attended a media event at Boozehounds, a new dog-friendly restaurant in Palm Springs. We were wowed by the ambiance. We… [Continue Reading]