Joshua Tree National Park has long been one of my favorite places in California. It’s just a couple of hours drive from Los Angeles, but it’s like you’re entering another world. There are so many reasons to spend the day there or camp in the park, but here are my Top 5 reason to visit Joshua Tree …
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With Spring Break on the horizon and the perfect weather for outdoor activities before it gets too hot in the summer, we’ve curated a list of the best family Spring Break staycations in Southern California just for you. From amusement parks to low-key desert resorts and everything in between, we’ve got you covered! Los Angeles …
I moved away from Tucson 20 years ago. I was born, raised and went to college there, so it was my life’s goal to leave. But as an adult, I’ve grown to love it. Instead of hating the cactus, the sun, the long, lonely roads to nowhere now I can see the beauty in the …
The last couple of years, my husband and I have been lucky enough to do #Dateweek where we shipped our boys off to the grandparents and went out every night for a week. It didn’t work out this year so we had to cram everything into 24 hours. We paddle-boarded, had a couples massage, stayed …
One of the great things about my kids getting older is that they can do more road trips. Not just be in the car without complaining, but also hike, kayak, bike or do whatever outdoor adventure suits our vacation. The newly redesigned 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Edition is perfect for our lifestyle. Maybe because Ford thought about …
My family and I stayed in Carmel recently as guests of Hofsas House, a family-run boutique hotel just a few short blocks from the center of town. We love to visit the Monterey area and wanted to explore Carmel more this time. We had a wonderful dinner at the Beach House in Pacific Grove and …
My family and I spent a wonderful couple of days at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa recently. We were guests of the resort and treated to a round of golf, a spa treatment, and a special photography class for #DayofDiscovery. The HotelThe Renaissance Esmerelda Indian Wells was beautiful. We had a guest room with …
Step back into the best of the 70’s at the newly-remodeled Garland Hotel in North Hollywood and you’ll be greeted by macramé planters, an orange and brown color scheme, and even a portrait of the hotel’s namesake, actress Beverly Garland. But don’t worry, they’ve also added the best of today as well, including high-speed Internet, …
This post was sponsored by Hyatt House. The small town of El Segundo is nestled between LAX and Manhattan Beach. It’s known for being home to the Chevron Oil Refinery, but also for its charming downtown, beautiful beach, and great shops and restaurants. This is the first of three posts about all there is to do in …
Catalina Island is an ideal spot to have fun with your family, with dozens of activities to suit any budget – from lounging on the sand and splashing in the waves for free, to renting a kayak, taking a glass-bottom-boat ride, ziplining through the canyons, getting an off-road jeep tour of the Island’s interior, playing …
