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Review: Vintners Inn Santa Rosa Wine Country

When you think of wine country, Santa Rosa, California doesn’t always come to mind, but it should. Vinarosa Resort, formerly known as Vintners Inn, located conveniently off Highway 101, is the go-to place for a wine country getaway or romantic Russian River Valley holiday. The AAA four-diamond green hotel is surrounded in vineyards, and is […]

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San Mateo County CA Road Trip Dog Friendly

San Mateo County encompasses a large swath of land in Northern California. As of 2010, California census statistics reported a growing population of 718, 451 residents, many of these residents are very wealthy Silicon Valley types. As with many beautiful locations in Northern California, there is a diverse group of residents, from the well-healed entrepreneur

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Review: Enchante Hotel in Los Altos, California

Considering a trip to Paris, France, but not interested in the long flight from California? Or perhaps you’re headed to Silicon Valley for a staycation in Los Altos? Enchante Hotel, situated in the heart of downtown Los Altos, offers sophisticated Parisian flair without the long haul flight hassles. Upon entrance to the 19 room boutique

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Temecula: The Best California Wine Region You Never Heard Of

When you think of California wine regions, you likely think of Sonoma and Napa.  Maybe even Santa Barbara. But few people outside of Southern California are aware of Temecula, a fantastic wine region one hour north of San Diego. In fact, many of my local San Diego friends had never been to Temecula, much to

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Temecula Creek Inn: Luxury in the Heart of Southern California Wine Country

Here’s a little-known fact about Southern California: it’s home to Temecula, one of the most innovative wine regions in California. This area just one hour north of San Diego might not have the publicity and prestige of, say, a Napa Valley, but it holds its own with the wines, producing top quality Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet

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