A Boutique Hotel in Malibu I had been wanting to visit the Surfrider, a boutique hotel in Malibu since they opened with great fanfare four years ago. The thing about LA is that if you live on the Eastside, going to the beach can feel like a trek. Not only are you fighting traffic, but …
Amuleto, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Zihuatanejo Have you noticed the price of travel this summer?! It’s outrageous. We had started planning a trip to Italy, but it’s hard to enjoy something when all you can think about it how ripped off you feel between flights and hotels. So, I set out on a mission …
Spa Montage, a Sanctuary on Santa Maria Bay The word spa can be very misleading. It can simply mean a room where you get a massage or a 43,000 sq foot masterpiece. As you can probably guess, when I go to a spa, I want more than a massage room. So when we were in …
The Best Spots for a Romantic Getaway in Southern California When it’s not possible to hop on a plane somewhere tropical, even one night in a nice hotel in a new neighborhood can feel rejuvenating. And let’s face it—this pandemic has meant so many cancelled vacations and so many disappointments. But there are still ways to have …
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Farmhouse Inn, A Boutique Hotel in Sonoma, is an Easy Road Trip from Los Angeles On a recent road trip to Mendocino, a ten hour drive from LA, we stopped for one night in wine country to break up the trip. Farmhouse Inn, a luxury boutique hotel in Sonoma, had been on my list since …
Now that we’re all stuck getting to enjoy more time at home, it seems everyone has been in nesting mode. We started a new decorating project right before the whole world changed, which is a little panic inducing (not the most ideal time for big spending), but also a much needed distraction. It’s no secret …
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The first time we went to Cabo, we were celebrating our first anniversary. We were staying at our grandparent’s timeshare, but we managed to find our way to El Restaurante at Las Ventanas for dinner. I will never forget the walk from the lobby down to the main pool. “You will be transported to another …
