The grapevine has an amazing power to transform reasonably attractive countryside into an oasis of culture and beauty that speaks to all of one’s senses ‘ and no place is that better manifested than in the famed Napa Valley.
A visit to Napa is not just a chance to see where wine is made, or to […]

It’s always fun to drop in on the rich and famous for a weekend ‘ even when you’re neither rich nor famous ‘ and one of the best places in California to get an up-close look at how the other half live is Newport Beach. Actually, if we crunch our numbers a little more, it’s […]

For winter sports enthusiasts, there is nothing better than rushing down a mountain on freshly snow-covered slopes. To help you find the right ski resort that will fulfill your craving for an outdoor adventure, here is a list of popular ski slopes in the United States:
Breckinridge, Colorado
One of the better known Ski resorts in Colorado, […]

When you need to get away, rejuvenate, and recharge, head out on the open road! A most scenic drive I recommend is a Pacific Coast road trip.
You’ll soon discover that a Pacific Coast road trip boasts stunning views of open and mostly undisturbed countryside, and if time is short, can be done in segments. […]

As if the sights and sounds of San Francisco weren’t enough to keep visitors completely enthralled, Mother Nature invites you to drive just a few minutes north of the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into a suburban area that seems like the other side of the planet from downtown.
Of course that’s why people […]

Chicago, Illinois is the largest city in the state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States. The Chicago metropolitan area has a population of over 9.4 million in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it also the third largest metropolitan area in the US. Chicago is located along the shore of […]

Imagine a trip to the vineyards of Tuscany where you will drive through a sun-drenched region with vine-clad hillsides, stopping off to visit wineries where fascinating local craftsmen toil at their labor of love. At night you will retire to your villa, a shrine of elegance and testament to good taste.
Now imagine driving just a […]

Sometimes a getaway to Los Angeles really is meant to be a trip to see Los Angeles attractions, and not necessarily to experience first-hand the grid-lock that now is present almost any time of day on certain L.A. freeways. The solution? Choose a base of operations just a little outside of the city and focus […]

Five years ago John Russavage was a busy stock broker and real estate developer living in a desert city where it got as high as 120 degrees. Now he lives in the California Redwoods, where the temperatures have cooled off a bit – but his passion for developing seems to be as hot as ever.
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Anyone who plunks down good money for a California getaway wants to be sure the experience will be extra-special. With today’s lodging prices, it’s only natural that visitors expect something memorable and out of the ordinary.
One way to add that extra touch is to choose a historic lodging – a place that brings to mind […]