We've partnered with the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa to bring you this post.Above image courtesy Catamaran Resort What are your family vacation plans? If you want to stay stateside, we highly recommend San Diego as one of THE most family-friendly cities in America. … Continue reading →
San Diego’s Top 12 Family Attractions
I've teamed up with Visit San Diego to bring you this post. All opinions are entirely my own. San Diego has consistently been ranked among the top best family destinations in the United States and just this year was ranked the #1 Travel Destination in the nation by … Continue reading →
Family Visit To Sonoma County: What To See & Where To Stay
When most people think of Sonoma County they think of wine. And that's an accurate image because it's wine country. In fact it's the #1 wine country destination in the U.S.. But Sonoma County offers a great deal beyond its wine-related activities. Our family took a … Continue reading →
Safari West: An African Adventure
A couple of weeks ago our family took a trip down to California north of the Bay area in Sonoma County. We had a few things planned on our itinerary and at the top of our list was Safari West. We had never heard of it prior to this trip but discovered it in researching … Continue reading →
Surfing Coronado and Family Beach Fun in San Diego
San Diego is a terrific family vacation destination. A few months ago I published several articles about our family trip to San Diego: Our visit to the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, our stay at the stunning San Diego Omni Hotel, and our dining experience at the Bali Hai … Continue reading →
Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, California
Our family recently took a trip to Los Angeles and stayed at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Located at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, its boasts views of the hills, the Hollywood sign, is just minutes from the Griffith Conservatory, Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds and … Continue reading →
Solvang: California’s Little Denmark
My husband and I escaped for a little couple's getaway to Southern California and on our drive up the coast we stopped at the little town of Solvang in the heart of Santa Barbara's beautiful wine country in the Santa Ynez Valley. Solvang, Danish for "sunny fields", is a … Continue reading →
Four Fun Family Attractions in Santa Barbara, California
My husband and I took a couple's trip to Los Angeles last Summer and drove up to Santa Barbara for a day while we were there. Known as the American Riviera, we instantly fell in love with it. And as wonderful as it is for a romantic getaway, Santa Barbara isn't only a place … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Casa Guadalajara, San Diego, California
Our family had the pleasure of eating at Casa Guadalajara while on vacation in San Diego. It was a fun and delicious experience! Colorful, vibrant, lively, flavorful - four words that describe both the restaurant and its food. Come take a virtual tour of the restaurant … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Vacations: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Our family recently took a vacation to Los Angeles and stayed a the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. Because of its great location, Sheraton Gateway served as a perfect home base for our family to access many of the LA attractions we came to see. The hotel is conveniently located … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Bali Hai Restaurant, Shelter Island, San Diego, California
Here's some sunshine and palm trees for you to enjoy during this chilly season. Our dining experience at Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island in San Diego, California. You've got to see the setting and views! … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Getaways: Hotel Palomar, Westwood, California
This is the second Kimpton hotel we've stayed at and we're noticing a definite pattern: Swanky luxury hotels in great locations with top notch service, exquisitely comfortable rooms and beds, and each with their own unique personalities. Come take a virtual tour of Hotel … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Vacations: Omni San Diego Hotel, California
Our family went on vacation to San Diego a few weeks ago and stayed at the Omni San Diego Hotel. Normally a hotel is just the place you stay while you're having fun elsewhere, but in this case, Omni San Diego was very much a highlight of our family vacation. We were so … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: Paparazzi Ristorante, Los Angeles, California
If you like Italian cuisine and either live in Los Angeles or plan on taking a trip there, then this is a restaurant you must get to know. Currently ranked #10 best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, Paparazzi Ristorante is a gem. Each dish uses the finest … Continue reading →
Daring Gourmet Vacations: San Diego, California (Part I)
We just got back a couple of weeks ago from our family vacation to southern California. With a rambunctious 2 and 4 year old we were a little stressed at the thought of how it would all play out. But I'm happy to report we all made it back in one piece having … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: BLVD 16, Westwood, California
Located in Kimpton's Hotel Palomar in the swanky Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles is BLVD 16, the hotel's highly acclaimed restaurant and lounge. Not only frequented by hotel guests, BLVD 16 is a popular hangout for the locals and it's easy to see why: It provides some … Continue reading →
The Daring Gourmet Dines Out: The Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood’s Oldest Restaurant
My husband and I recently went on a couple's getaway to Los Angeles. I had scoped out a few restaurants in advance and the one that stood out to me most was the historic Musso & Frank Grill, the oldest restaurant in Hollywood. It first opened it's doors in 1919 and has … Continue reading →