When I learned that I would be invited to preview some menu items for Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 16, 2013) my mouth started watering like Pavlov’s dog experiment, only no one had to ring the bell for me to salivate! You see, I remembered my last visit to Palm Spring, California […]
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Among a glut of colorless generic airport hotels, L.A.’s Custom Hotel is a breath of fresh air. Make no mistake — it’s still an airport hotel located in a charmless neighborhood 15 mins from LAX (not counting rental car return — for that add 1/2 hour). But given that it’s part of the Joie de
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If you find yourself in Half Moon Bay, and you are patient, like a fisherman waiting to hook a prize catch, you will be rewarded when the morning fog lifts. A magical jewel will be revealed; The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Situated a short and scenic 23 mile drive southwest of San Francisco International Airport,
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Having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area the majority of my life, I feel that I know the area fairly well. However, I recently had the opportunity to explore San Jose, California for several days and was pleasantly impressed at what this Silicon Valley city had to offer. My home base for city exploration
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My husband, 11-year-old son and I started our California road trip in San Francisco. With an ambitious itinerary, we headed off from San Francisco International airport in our Dodge Avenger rental car (GPS equipped) to visit friends and see what we could see in 10 days. National Parks, beaches, prehistoric history, small town charm, wildlife, oddities and great
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Are you visiting San Jose, California for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in the heart of the Silicon Valley. When I want to escape the crowds, my favorite place to visit is South First Area (SoFA) District. SoFA serves as downtown San Jose’s visual
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