From cabins to fully furnished yurts, several locales along the coast offer rustic yet luxury lodging, plenty of amenities and a chance to unwind and immerse in nature.
By Sharon Stello
After the year we’ve all been through, nothing sounds better than spending a stress-free weekend relaxing in nature—but without giving...
On the heels of its 150th anniversary, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park offers an urban escape filled with gardens, museums and hidden treasures.
By Sharon Stello
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, some may be pondering future travel plans, but still desire a driving-distance destination until the pandemic is officially over....
While the pandemic and related travel restrictions have wreaked havoc on the hotel industry, this downtime has allowed for renovations, a re-creation of outdoor space and the opening of new luxury properties.
By Justine Amodeo
Whether it’s the worldwide distribution of vaccines, a slowing down of COVID-19 cases or the desire...
Soak up everything that California's snow-filled mountains have to offer as you hit the slopes with pandemic safety measures in place.
By Ashley Ryan
What began as a stay-at-home order that, for many, allowed extra time for watercolor painting, reading books and taking virtual yoga classes has evolved into months and...
Catch a glimpse of some of the ocean’s largest mammals while aboard local vessels.
By Ashley Ryan
As the glittering waters along the Laguna Beach coastline are marine protected areas, it’s no surprise that various species of whales move in to make this part of the ocean their highway, dinner table...
Concerts and festivals in the Coachella Valley have lured a new generation of desert explorers, creating a selection of design-driven hotels and restaurants.
In between sunny summers and icy winters, the Mammoth Lakes region is aglow with warm autumn colors, making it the perfect place to frolic this fall.
By Ashley Ryan
In Southern California, we’re fortunate to have sunshine year-round. Even when the temperatures drop (you know, to a frigid 50 degrees) the...
More than simply a place to visit, the residential boom in Los Cabos is on.
By Steve Zepezauer
The evolution of Los Cabos from sleepy fishing village to party town to global luxury destination is remarkable. It’s hard to deny that this idyllic spot at the tip of the Baja California...
Hawaii’s Lanai offers the perfect island escape for parents-to-be.
By Elizabeth Nutt
We’re all familiar with the concept of the honeymoon—a relaxing getaway on which newly married couples embark to solidify their bond, de-stress post-wedding and enjoy those early days of matrimonial magic. But the babymoon, a relatively novel travel trend,...
Thrilling activities abound at Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe.
I’m peering over the side of the mountain, arms planted at my sides, knees slightly bent, heart racing, contemplating the steep drop and the turns that lie ahead. It’s not ski season, though I feel similarly—that same burst of adrenaline...
