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 …
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My family and I were the guests of the Island Company on our recent trip to Catalina Island and stayed at the most wonderful hotel we could have ever imagined: the Inn on Mt. Ada. Built by William and Ada Wrigley as their home and then converted, the Inn on Mt. Ada is the definition …
The beaches in Laguna are pretty spectacular, but there are many other things for families to do in the small seaside town. Visitors can explore pirate caves, hike in the canyon, ride the free trolley all over town, and even learn to blow glass. During my visit to Laguna, I asked Steve Bramucci, Laguna resident, travel writer and children’s book author, …
Those of us who live here already know, Los Angeles is an incredible city with the best mixture of culture, events, people and activities in the world. To prove it, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 things to see when visiting Los Angeles. The Hollywood SignLos Angeles, CA Perhaps the most quintessential LA icon, the Hollywood …
The Lakehouse Hotel & Resort in Lake San Marcos, CA is a perfect place to take the family for a chill-out, relaxation vacation. It’s a quiet, comfortable place to spend time reading, watching birds, lounging by the pool, or watching the sunset. Or, if you’re the adventurous type, you can rent kayaks or electric motor boats …
Ever since getting our dog, Chuy,* a new world has opened up to our family; we’ve met new neighbors walking our dog, we’ve discovered a new section of Target, and we’ve discovered new outings. Last weekend we went on our first trip with Chuy to the dog-friendly hotel, Hofsas House, in Carmel. Hofsas House Hofsas …
This is the 3rd of three posts about our recent family vacation in Sunriver & Bend, Oregon.Sarah and her family were guests of the Central Oregon Visitors Bureau. Please read the first in the series, which is a detailed review of the Sunriver resort, and the second, which was about family activities in Central Oregon. …
This is the second of three posts about our recent Family Vacation in Sunriver & Bend, Oregon. Sarah and her family were guests of the Central Oregon Visitors Bureau. Please read the first in the series, which is a detailed review of Sunriver Resort and the area around Bend, and stay tuned for the third one, …
Even though my family and I are not what you would call “outdoorsy” really in any way, we fell in love with Sunriver and Bend, Oregon on a recent family vacation there. And this place is Outdoorsy for sure. We traveled to Central Oregon as guests of the Central Oregon Visitors Association and spent 5 super …
I’m from the desert and I have no problem spending time in 90+ degree, dry heat. That’s why I love Palm Springs in the summer. There are so many deals and I never have to put on a jacket like I do all summer long in West Los Angeles. My favorite place to stay, and …