Personal Transformation and Adventure Travel
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My Favorite Santa Barbara Hotel (by far)
I love the view of the Channel Islands from the pool at Belmond El Encanto. My favorite Santa Barbara hotel? That’s easy. Belmond El Encanto won my heart with gracious suites in historic cottages, beautiful gardens, and a panoramic ocean…
Shell Beach – Best Central CA Vacation Spot
In Shell Beach, native grasses and red bougainvillea bloom on the oceanfront bluffs. Shell Beach: What makes this area the perfect spot for a summer vacation? Great weather and a relatively laid-back atmosphere. Further north, coastal fog can be a…
Restaurants in La Jolla Shores – Part 2
Avenida de la Playa: “A short walk from the beach…a simple but wonderfully comfortable setting.” Restaurants in La Jolla Shores are my favorites, and this isn’t just because they are close to our house. What I really enjoy is the…
La Jolla Shores Restaurants Rock
La Jolla Shores restaurants: The juice bar at Everyday California is the new kid in the neighborhood. La Jolla Shores restaurants have a special place in my heart – and not just because they’re walking distance from our house. What…
Seattle – in Two Bookstores and a Library
Seattle landmark: Elliot Bay Book Company located in the colorful Capitol Hill area. Seattle is one of my favorite cities, so I was happy to receive this guest post from Karen Adams, a talented local writer. I love her focus…
Saratoga Springs – A Gem in Upstate New York
The Saratoga Arms, a charming boutique hotel, is one of my favorite things about Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Springs made me want to travel more – and better. And by “better,” I mean it made me want to take time to…
Catalina Island – An Insider’s Guide
The Inn on Mt. Ada offers a panoramic view of the marina in Avalon Bay. Catalina Island – the place that’s “26 miles across the sea,” has a reputation as being touristy, but it doesn’t have to be that way.…
Nashville, Father & Son Find Music City Harmony
Nashville – Garth Brooks is the number one best selling country music artist of all time. San Diego freelance writer Doug Hansen contributed this guest post. Nashville, Tennessee is the perfect destination for travelers with divergent interests. I know this…
Best La Jolla Shores Hotels, San Diego
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club enjoys a private spot at the south end of La Jolla Shores Beach. La Jolla Shores Beach is a long stretch of sand about a mile from La Jolla’s popular shopping and dining…
Houston Restaurants – Insider Tips & My Favorite
Houston restaurants: Bistro Menil is a small, friendly place to eat in the Museum District. Houston restaurants have evolved. Once limited to Tex Mex and BBQ, they now offer a wide variety of other cuisines and some very unusual preparations…
El Camino Real, Maggie’s 800-Mile Mission Walk
Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California. Credit: ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS. El Camino Real, the Royal Road, is a route that links California’s 21 iconic missions and provides an authentic view of the state’s colonial history. I’ve visited many…
Denali National Park – Musings on the “Great One”
View from Denali View North rest stop, Mile Post 162, February 14, 2015. Denali – the tallest peak in the U.S. – has been in the news a lot lately because of its recent name change. What’s the fuss about?…
Best Hotel Suites Near La Jolla Cove, San Diego
La Jolla Cove, in San Diego’s favorite beach community, is a wonderful spot to swim and snorkel. La Jolla Cove is easily the most recognized spot in my hometown – and for good reason. The lovely little beach is a…
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