Award Winning Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
While it can be foggy along the Carmel coast, the sun shines 320 days a year about 15 minutes inland in Carmel Valley. This makes the lucky people who are staying at Bernardus Lodge happy. The sunshine...
View ArticleBest Places to Walk in Northern California
The Davenport Roadhouse, 10 minutes north of Santa Cruz offers cozy rooms and organic California cuisine I love to walk and I recently took advantage of a great opportunity to experience the best...
View ArticleWin 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...
View ArticleChasing California’s Surf Culture
The Huntington Beach Pier is one of my favorite places to watch surfers dancing with waves. Let me start by saying that the surf movie Chasing Mavericks is in no danger of being nominated for an...
View ArticleWinner of the Carmel Four Night Getaway is..
Thanks to all of you who subscribed and submitted comments for the Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel Getaway. It was interesting to see which locations popped up as favorites. Here are the top ten:...
View ArticleFree Tickets to America’s Cup in San Francisco
Are you following the America’s Cup in San Francisco? The races are on now and I’ve just been given two pairs of free tickets for Saturday, September 14. Yes. I know that’s in a couple of days – but I…...
View ArticleCarmel California Trip Report
Marie and Mark left their girls at home, but many guests bring their “kids” to Carmel California. A four-night stay in Carmel California was the prize in the first Getaway contest on Authentic Luxury...
View ArticleWinners Report – San Francisco America’s Cup
What a great note from Barbara! In mid-September, we held a quickie contest on this site to give away two pairs of tickets to the San Francisco America’s Cup races. Barbara, from San Diego, was one of...
View Article4 Secret Spots on California Highway 1
California’s Highway 1 is one of the world’s great roadtrips. Highway 1 winds along nearly 650 miles of the California coast, providing breathtaking ocean views and glimpses of local life in...
View ArticleCarmel Valley – Where to Stay and Play
Carmel Valley Ranch – Infinity hot tub next to Spa Aiyana. Carmel Valley is a popular destination for luxury loving Californians. Resorts, lodges, and restaurants in this area two hours from San...
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