Situated at the top of Napa Valley, the city of Calistoga is a warm and welcoming community, offering hot springs, dining, wine tasting and plenty of unique bed and breakfast inns. I stayed at the Cottage Grove Inn, a unique Calistoga Bed and Breakfast at the north end of Napa Valley wine country. The three […]
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Originally known as an artist’s community for writers and painters, Carmel by the Sea attracts lovers, wanderers and pleasure seekers. I use the term pleasure seeker with a broad brush, as my Labrador Retriever is as much of an explorer and pleasure seeker as I am. With that in mind, my husband and I selected
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If you walk into Hotel Triton San Francisco, you might mistake the lobby for a fine art gallery and the hotel rooms look more like guest rooms in a private home. Rest assured that you will be feeling cozy at Hotel Triton San Francisco and well cared for. While the 140 room boutique hotel opened
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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
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Once a year I get to roam endless aisles of food and beverage booths at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. This year I was dazzled by the numerous plant-based and regional food products. As a travel writer, I’m always on the hunt for healthy travel snacks that keep my energy levels up
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Guest post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion The Cliff House, perched at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, is an iconic San Francisco landmark with a curious and, some say, haunted history. In 1858, the first incarnation of the Cliff House was built high above Ocean Beach in San Francisco from lumber salvaged
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