Tag: beaches
Win Romantic Getaway in Beachfront Resort
Stay free at the world famous Hotel del Coronado and at the historic Glorietta Bay Inn in Coronado, California. Dine in four of Coronado’s best restaurants and enjoy a dreamy gondola ride. Enjoy spa treatments, explore the village on the Coronado Beach Buggy and still have time to walk along Coronado’s long white beach and watch the […]
Lots To Love About Coronado, CA
Coronado, California is a popular travel destination located between the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay in the southwest corner of the state. It is connected to the much larger city of San Diego by a beautiful arching bridge. Most visitors arrive via this four-lane iconic structure, however cyclists and pedestrians have the option of […]
Intro to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Reader Tom Jeffries provided this guest post. Rio de Janeiro was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2012. Known as The Cidade Maravilhosa (“marvelous city”), it is one of the most striking urban areas in the world and famously home to the annual Carnaval, which takes place on Rio’s bustling streets. Cariocas, natives of […]
New Zealand North Island Trip Report
This “New Zealand North Island” Trip Report was written by Maya & Mark from San Diego, California. They asked for my help with trip planning last spring when they were headed to New Zealand for the first time. I was happy to oblige, since this is an area I know quite well. They traveled during the […]
Ibiza, Spain
This guest post was contributed by Dan Perdomo. Is it just me or does anyone else find planning the perfect romantic holiday stressful? One of the most important decisions to make is the destination. Sure, Paris instantly springs to mind, but it’s a little clichéd don’t you think? So I started searching for other destinations […]
San Diego Trip Planning
Some people are ho-hum about their home town, but not me. I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life and appreciate it more every day. When I’m in Balboa Park, I gape at the truly elegant Spanish Colonial architecture as if I was seeing it for the first time. I never tire of watching […]
One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns
I minored in English and taught school for ten years, so you’d think I’d be able to write instructions clearly – but apparently not. I’ve heard from several Authentic Luxury Travel followers who assume they are automatically entered in the “La Jolla Getaway” because they are subscribers. Not so. The way our system handles contests requires […]
Wonderful La Jolla Getaway Gets More Wonderful !
I’m excited to share with you that the “Wonderful La Jolla Getaway” we announced last week has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, two very cool local businesses have asked to be included. Surf Diva, the lengendary surf school in La Jolla Shores, has added a surf lesson for two people to the winner’s prize. Now […]
Huahine – the Best of French Polynesia
Huahine is one of many spectacularly beautiful islands in French Polynesia. It’s also my favorite, primarily because it doesn’t feel touristy. When my husband and I explored the island on foot and by car, we encountered only friendly locals and felt very welcome. Many readers have told me that if they could go anywhere in the world, it […]
Chasing California’s Surf Culture
Let me start by saying that the surf movie Chasing Mavericks is in no danger of being nominated for an Academy Award. Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston are sympathetic characters, but as one reviewer said “there’s a pretty good 90-minute movie trapped inside this 111-minute extravaganza.” * On the other hand, Authentic Luxury Travel is […]
Win Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel, California
Win a luxurious four-night stay for two in beautiful Carmel, California! Enjoy innovative meals and fine wines at Carmel’s landmark Cypress Inn and Carmel Valley’s award-winning Bernardus Lodge. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, walk white-sand beaches, stroll through vineyards, and enjoy scenic surroundings during the day. Relax by an open fire in the evening. […]
Best Places to Walk in Northern California
I love to walk and I recently took advantage of a great opportunity to experience the best places to walk in Northern California. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions that authentic travelers make because we’re open to spontaneous adventures on the road less traveled. A friend of mine had planned a walking trip from […]
The Cypress Inn, Carmel, California
My husband and I just spent two wonderful days in Northern California at The Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and I can’t decide what I loved most about it. First of all, the inn is pet-friendly and standard schnauzers, labs, and cocker spaniels give it a homey feel and provided natural ice breakers for meeting other […]
Vacation Rentals in Hawaii – Maui & Big Island
Vacation rentals in Hawaii are perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. As I said in an early post on this topic, rental homes cost considerably less than a flock of hotel rooms and provide more space, privacy, and conveniences. And what could be more authentic than staying in a real home instead of […]
