Article and photos by Barbara Kerr Desert X has returned to the Coachella Valley. From March 4 through May 7, Desert X 2023 is showcasing dynamic work by artists from Europe, North America and South Asia with intriguing installations located across Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The 2023 exhibition supports the mission …
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, romance and love are on our minds, and our lovebirds are getting ready to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. Candy? Flowers? No need to plan your special celebration this year. Leave that up to the romance specialists at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The island of …
Those who traverse the west are fortunate that they don’t have to fly to Japan or even Washington D.C. to view a spectacular display of cherry blossoms. Just head to the Portland Japanese Garden this spring for an eye-full of joyful pink and white blossoms. The arrival of spring in Portland Japanese Garden is accompanied …
When Southern California takes on a chill, our fair-weather “bones” aren’t always easy to warm. One sure way to seek both warmth and healing comfort is to submerge your body in the hot mineral water that naturally blesses the area. By the mid-1800s, the world was extolling the virtues of “taking the waters” or soaking …
Sparkling snow says holiday magic, but add in elves, treats, ice skating, a forest of lights and more and you have a winter wonderland getaway at Skyforest’s SkyPark at Santa’s Village. Since the park’s opening in 1955, the holidays have always marked a special time for SkyPark at Santa’s Village, which serves as Santa’s year-round …
Maybe this is the year to discover some new enchanted traditions—from feasting on thousands of twinkling lights and ocean-view ice skating to relishing the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. Winter Wonderland in Riverside The Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside began in 1993 as a celebration of the Mission Inn’s grand $55-million restoration and soon …
This week, Big Bear received over 10 inches of fresh snow, which has prompted the most celebrated figure of the holiday season to visit Big Bear Snow Play to test out the product first hand. Santa Claus will take a break from his busy schedule to go snow tubing at Big Bear Snow Play this …
Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley On Sunday, December 4, 2022, Coachella Valley hometown hero, UFC Hall-of-Famer Cub Swanson, flipped the switch! And, wow! The towering Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Holiday Tree came to life, illuminating the night sky with glorious color and cheer. A beloved tradition since 1976, the Tramway’s Tree Lighting Ceremony marks …
Story and photos by Barbara Beckley We’ve been celebrating Palm Springs’ incredible architecture for 18 years now. Like the buildings that continue to look futuristic –even though they’re long standing: the Kaufmann House built in1946; the Edris House, 1954; the House of Tomorrow, 1960, to name a few – Modernism Week is forever ahead of …
Twice voted among the top five favorite holiday resorts by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Tenaya at Yosemite is approaching the 2022 holiday season with glee — bringing back its pre-pandemic lineup of fun, plus a few new traditions to ensure the season is merry and bright. From 75 beautiful, forested acres blanketed with …
Story and photos by Barbara Beckley Carmel-by-the-Sea is charming anytime. But even more so in October, when, since 2008, the picturesque hamlet welcomes more than 500 carefully, and often whimsically, coifed poodles – parading down the streets, posing for pics, frolicking on Carmel Beach, and sipping water “cocktails” at private parties while their people enjoy …
Fall is a special time to visit San Diego, a perfect few months to escape crowds and discover new reasons to love the SoCal city from Halloween attractions to family-friendly events and new restaurants. Monstrous Halloween Fun For the first time, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Sesame Place San Diego this year on …