Most people think that when you visit Napa Valley you go wine tasting. If you want to ditch the crowds, head up Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail to Calistoga, California. Today I'll share how to do Calistoga like a local. Some of the best things to see and do in Calistoga do not necessarily [...]
When you drive on Highway 24 toward the East Bay, you can't help but notice the Claremont Hotel, an urban luxury resort in Berkeley, California. The castle on the hill is striking, especially at sunset. I've had a crush on this grand dame of a hotel since I was a little girl, growing up in [...]
When it comes to vacationing in Lake Tahoe, most Californians have a strong opinion of South Lake Tahoe versus North Lake Tahoe. It's a little like the friendly rivalry between Stanford University and UC Berkeley alumni. Both South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe have their pros and cons. My favorite reasons to stay at [...]
When's the last time you traveled to Reno, Nevada and stayed there for several days? I had the luxury of visiting Grand Sierra Resort and Casino for three days in the winter and it was so much fun! Whether you like to gamble, take in a show, eat like a king, enjoy a spa day [...]
Thermae Bath Spa is Britain's first natural thermal spa. Situated in the center of Bath, Thermae Bath Spa, with its warm, mineral-rich waters, is a day spa that combines contemporary design with the historic spa to bring guests a bathing experience that Romans enjoyed over 2,000 years ago. This was my first visit to Bath, [...]
Only a 90 minute train ride from Paddington Station in London, Bath is a vibrant and energetic city that is still deeply connected to its ancient Roman history. This was our first time visiting this UK city and we were going to soak up all that it had to offer, from Bath Abbey, to our [...]