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A Wine Country Weekend

Whether planning a family trip or a couple's getaway, Santa Barbara-area vineyards offer options for every traveler. By Ashley Ryan and Sharon Stello   While many locals head to Temecula for a wine tasting trip, there’s another region ripe for exploring that’s not too far away. The Santa Barbara wine region, about...

Winter Wonderlands

Experience scenic snowscapes right here in California as you hit the slopes at nearby ski resorts. By Ashley Ryan   When picturing Southern California, it’s a pretty universal picture: Palm trees swaying over sandy beaches with not a cloud in the sunny sky. But while our region’s mountains may not be as...

A Piece of Paradise

Rent or buy a luxury villa at Costa Elena to enjoy pristine landscapes, dynamic wildlife and endless adventures in Costa Rica. By Ashley Ryan   With volcanoes covered in thick layers of clouds, lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, rushing waterfalls and plenty of adventures to be had, Costa Rica is a dream destination...

A Hawaiian Hideaway

The newly reimagined Turtle Bay Resort offers a tropical escape filled with luxurious amenities and opportunities for relaxation and adventure. By Sharon Stello   Tucked away on Oahu’s North Shore, nestled on 1,300 pristine oceanfront acres, Turtle Bay Resort has enchanted visitors for more than 50 years. Established in 1972 and recently...

Awe-Inspiring Alaska

Cruise along the coast of the 49th state, teeming with wildlife and stunning landscapes, for an adventure to remember. By Sharon Stello   Alaska’s abundant wildlife captures the hearts of its visitors—and for good reason. Imagine pods of orcas spouting in front of your boat, humpbacks flipping their flukes toward the sky...

Escape to Punta Mita

Indulge in Riviera Nayarit’s “gateway to paradise.” By Steve Zepezauer   Though I’d been here before, it still feels like a dream I’m having for the first time. As our car slowly snakes down the cobblestone road, we are engulfed by the unbelievably green and dense terrain, which offers only the occasional...

Winter’s Favorite Town

Visit Park City to hit the slopes and enjoy apres ski in a charming mountain town that feels as if you’ve landed in a snow globe. By Ashley Ryan   As soft, fluffy snowflakes float down around you amid the twinkling lights of Main Street, it’s hard to deny the magic of...

Beach Retreat

Historic Hotel del Coronado offers the ideal setting for a quick getaway. By Sharon Stello   Shimmering in the sun, thanks to golden flecks of mica in the soft sand, San Diego’s Coronado Beach stretches 1.5 miles long and is frequently named one of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. This...

A Relaxing Retreat

Hotel Mousai, a Puerto Vallarta resort with all-inclusive options, offers an ideal setting to rest and recharge. By Sharon Stello   Standing in the infinity-edge pool on the rooftop of Hotel Mousai, gazing out at the lush green hills and the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean—with an icy drink in hand,...

Desert Getaway

Scottsdale offers the ultimate oasis for weekend retreats or luxurious weeklong escapes. By Sharon Stello   A six-hour drive—or a quick flight—from Orange County, the majestic landscape of the Sonoran Desert unfolds as you travel through Arizona. The shapes and shadows of rocky outcroppings and saguaro cactus shift as the sun sinks...