Are you visiting Morro Bay for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in Morro Bay. When I have a visitor from out of town the first place they want to see is the Embarcadero for shopping, dining and water adventure, but I also take them […]
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As the Mini Cooper rolled down Morro Bay’s Main Street, the ocean sea breeze spilled into my open sun roof. It had been three years since my last road trip to California Wine Coast Country in San Luis Obispo County. That trip was for our teenager to check out Cal Poly as a potential college.
Are you an extravert or an introvert? If you are an introvert, perhaps you’ll come back as an octopus, cuttlefish or squid in your next life. These creatures of the deep sea are known to be camera shy and often seek to blend in with their environment. Staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have been
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Even though Earth Day reminds us to think about our environmental footprint each April, some hotels make an earth friendly commitment year round. Here are a sampling of eco-friendly hotels worthy of a shout out. One of my favorite hotels — Boone Tavern, made it on Booking.com’s eco-friendly hotel list. Boone Tavern in Berea, Kentucky is
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Anyone who has traveled and slept in a hotel is familiar with the Hilton hotel brand. Known as “the Innkeeper to the World” Conrad Hilton opened his first hotel in Cisco, Texas with $5,000 to his name, assistance from friends and a small bank loan. The book The Hiltons: The True Story of an American
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Living in today’s active world, it can be hard to find refuge from the bustle of everyday life. Secluded from the clamor of Walnut Creek’s traffic, the Ruth Bancroft Garden is a sanctuary for both horticulturists and water conservationists. The tranquility of this Northern California garden counters the vivacity of its many cacti and succulents,
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