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Tag: resorts

My Favorite Santa Barbara Hotel (by far)

My Favorite Santa Barbara Hotel (by far)

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 view. Spread over seven acres, the hotel feels more residential than commercial. This isn’t surprising, since the bungalows here started out as lodging for students and faculty when a state […]

September 14, 2016 | Updated: September 14, 2016 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Shell Beach – Best Central CA Vacation Spot

Shell Beach – Best Central CA Vacation Spot

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 problem, and in some areas to the south, beach resorts are packed in cheek-to-jowl. But Shell Beach, which is the upmarket resort area of Pismo Beach, feels quiet […]

July 30, 2016 | Updated: August 1, 2016 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Lava Lava Beach Club – Eat, Play, Slumber

Lava Lava Beach Club – Eat, Play, Slumber

Lava Lava Beach Club. Isn’t that a great name? And here’s the best part: unlike many cool monikers that aren’t as great as they sound – this place is even better. Located right on the beach on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii, the Lava Lava Beach club is both a great […]

October 17, 2015 | Updated: October 17, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Rancho La Puerta – Savor Mexico Near San Diego

Rancho La Puerta – Savor Mexico Near San Diego

Rancho La Puerta, the famous spa retreat in Tecate, Mexico, is a great option for visitors to San Diego who want a taste of Mexican culture. The resort is an hour east of San Diego and just 3.3 miles south of the border. Normally reservations are only accepted for one-week stays, but savvy San Diegans […]

July 16, 2015 | Updated: July 20, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Carmel Valley – Where to Stay and Play

Carmel Valley – Where to Stay and Play

Carmel Valley is a popular destination for luxury loving Californians. Resorts, lodges, and restaurants in this area two hours from San Francisco offer the food, wine, and activities that Golden State residents love. Want to connect with the local culture? You couldn’t make a better choice than to spend some time at Carmel Valley Ranch. When I […]

July 13, 2015 | Updated: July 21, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Lanai Hawaii – Why You Should Go Now

Lanai Hawaii – Why You Should Go Now

Lanai is the only accessible Hawaiian Island that I haven’t experienced. I’ve stared at it across the water from our Maui vacation rental, but just never felt motivated to plan a visit – mainly because I didn’t know much about it. That all changed when I received this Lanai guest post from Elaine Masters. Read […]

January 27, 2015 | Updated: January 28, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Oberoi Hotels – Luxury India

Oberoi Hotels – Luxury India

This trip report was contributed by freelance writer/photographer Marilyn Jones. When my friend Norma Meyer and I began planning our trip to India, we decided we wanted to see the Taj Mahal, go on a tiger safari, shop, and stay at Oberoi Hotels – known for the luxury they offer. At our first hotel, the […]

August 18, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Luxury Hotels in India

Luxury Hotels in India

Luxury hotels in India are some of the best in the world. Rooms come with international-standard amenities, and the service usually exceeds that found in most Western countries. The best news, however, is that luxury hotels in India reflect the local culture. I’ve never once woken up – even jetlagged – and not been sure […]

July 6, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Your Favorite Hotels in Paris and Beyond

Your Favorite Hotels in Paris and Beyond

Hotels in Paris. Hotels outside of Paris. Hotels all around the world. Last October I asked “what is your favorite hotel anywhere in the world” and 473 readers replied by leaving a comment on this post  The result is a wonderful, annotated list of places to stay around the globe from Antigua to Zanzibar. If I […]

March 13, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 3 Replies More
Scuba Diving Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scuba Diving Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

This trip report was contributed by San Diegan Elaine Masters, who is a travel writer, podcaster and event host. She invites you to visit her web site Go Easy / Travel Well  and read her blog Trip Wellness.  The first time I glimpsed the bizarre creatures that call Lembeh Strait home was at an underwater […]

March 5, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Win Romantic Getaway in Beachfront Resort

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 […]

October 28, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth More
Lots To Love About Coronado, CA

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 […]

October 28, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Ibiza, Spain

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 […]

July 20, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Bid on Travel Bargains

Bid on Travel Bargains

  I want you to know about the SATW online auction taking place from now until December 30. This is a terrific opportunity for you to bid on travel bargains – and I mean real bargains. SATW is the Society of American Travel Writers, “Travel’s Most Trusted Voices.” I’ve been a member for longer than […]

December 19, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
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