A Family Road Trip along Highway 1

Bixby Bridge - summer road trip

Everyoneโ€™s travel bucket lists were reimagined last year — as borders closed, highways remained opened, beckoning us like that guy at the school dance who all of a sudden seems super cute, even though the day before he was just another guy in Chem class.  Youโ€™re looking at him with fresh new eyes, thinking, “Wait…

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Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara With Kids

Santa Barbara and Monterey

In the fall of 2019, we had a long weekend vacation booked in Napa with our 17 month old; however, the devastating fires at the time forced us to cancel our trip.ย  In just a few short days, I completely revamped our itinerary to instead visit Santa Barbara.ย  We ended up falling in love with…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Bernardus Lodge

luxury hotel review Bernardus Lodge

Welcome to Bernardus! First impressions and the grounds: Pulling into Bernardus Lodge and Spa, you will be instantly hit with that California-vineyard feel, that until now, you only thought existed in Napa. ย Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, andย if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Lodge at Pebble Beach

hotel review pebble beach

The Lodge at Pebble Beach needs no introduction to its famous golf course, overlooking the stunning Pacific coastline. ย  Even knowing about the hotel before my visit, I was still blown away by the scenery, hotel grounds, and hospitality. ย In full disclosure, I am not a golfer and spent my days exploring the grounds with…

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