After a month of moving, not always an easy task when you’re over 60, I was ready for a fun getaway to relax and chill out. My prayers were answered when I was invited to join a group of blogger/influencers at Pala Casino Spa Resort located below the Palomar Mountains just outside of Temecula in northern San Diego County. It was an easy 2-hour-plus ride from Los Angeles. … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of a Day in Historic Sonoma
I live to travel even if it’s not that far away and just came back from a trip to Napa and historic Sonoma, California. It was a family gathering and unveiling for my youngest brother who passed away last year. We also lost both of our parents in 2013. Since then, we haven't had a chance to be all together because we’re spread all over the U.S. One of my brothers lives in … [Read more...]
Foodie Fest Encinitas at The Lumberyard; Not Hard to Win Me Over
It was my first trip to San Diego this past May and let me tell you, one of the highlights had to be my afternoon of over-the-top food, great music and the opportunity to learn about fantastic restaurants in and around Encinitas. Every single eatery made it clear; California loves and is dedicated to sustainable food. I'm from Saratoga New York and farmers markets here … [Read more...]
San Juan Capistrano – A Colorful Glimpse of California History
If you grew up in California like I did, you studied the California Missions. Every 4th grader does a mission project. I remember doing mine when I was a kid and I helped my son and daughter do theirs. Because of that, we've visited several missions over the years. One of my favorites has always been Mission San Juan Capistrano. A group of women from a travel blogger … [Read more...]
Savor Laguna Beach History – Art and Food
Throughout the years I’ve moved around but spent middle school and high school in Orange County, California, now referred to as the OC. Many a summer was spent on the beaches of Newport, Corona Del Mar, and Laguna. I’ve always loved Laguna Beach because it’s an artsy hideaway with a jewel of a cove. I hadn’t been back there in years and was thrilled when I had to the … [Read more...]
