Southern California’s Greater Palm Springs has reigned as a tennis utopia since the 1930s when the area’s first racquet clubs opened, often frequented by Hollywood celebrities who loved the idea of playing a little tennis before mingling over martinis by the pool. After the disruption of sporting events for more than a year due to …
No matter where you head in Arizona this fall, you are going to find something new to love. Take a look! Your Passport to Wine The Arizona Office of Tourism recently launched a statewide digital Arizona Wine Trail passport and interactive map to help wine lovers discover more than 100 of the state’s wineries. Visitors …
LEGOLAND® California Resort in SoCal’s Carlsbad is giving guests a special experience as part of its 10-year celebration of LEGO NINJAGO. From now through September 5, dare to take an AR digital experience where real and virtual worlds collide in the world of NINJAGO with all your favorite characters. In a first for LEGOLAND® Parks, …
Imagine waves crashing on the shore far below you, ancient sandstone monoliths towering above you and a rare Torrey pine forest lining your way. It is at once a humbling and overpowering close-up experience with nature and history. A visit to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in SoCal’s La Jolla transports you to California’s …
The secluded island hideaway of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, located in the archipelago’s secluded Shaviyani atoll, has recently launched a new collection of unforgettable ocean adventures. No better time to explore its vibrant five-mile reef and beyond, with adventure above and below the waves. Home to a colorful circus of tropical fish, manta rays …
By Kathy Condon Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Presidio in San Francisco and decided to detour to Berkeley, a city I’ve heard about for years but never explored. It became clear right away that, though living in the shadows of San Francisco, Berkeley has definitely charted its own path filled with surprising …
We all love the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe, but summer is also a time to discover the adventure that lies beyond the sparkling coves and beaches. Listed in the top five “Domestic Destinations for Vacationers” by USA Today in 2005, Lake Tahoe’s abundance of outdoor summer sports and recreation brings hikers, bikers, climbers, fishers, …
Seeing blue-footed boobies, volcanic islands, wild forests and magenta-hued flamingos, all part of a marine paradise, can mean just one destination: the Galapagos. This new week-long glamping and island-hopping adventure is guaranteed to top your travel bucket list! The Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel on Santa Cruz Island has joined forces with Scalesia Galapagos Lodge on …
Everyone is taking car trips this summer, but you’re not everyone. Why not plan a trip without a car or a plane? Choose from two spectacular train journeys to reach legendary hot springs and outdoor adventure in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Once you arrive, a vehicle-less vacation in Glenwood Springs is no problem for visitors to …
So, you think you’ve visited all of the breathtaking must-sees in Hawai’i? You’ve been to Waimea Canyon on Kaua’i, the Nu’uanu Pali lookout on O’ahu and the Haleakalā volcano summit on Maui. You’ve even watched the evening glow of lava at Halema’uma’u crater on Hawai’i Island. But, are there any Hawai’i scenic spots you haven’t …
The pandemic took away a lot of opportunities for traveling and sightseeing, as towns and entire cities went on lockdown for everybody’s safety. Fortunately, with restrictions slowly easing up in the last few months, it looks like out-of-town trips are in the cards once again. Alongside other destinations like Mexico and Hawaii, Las Vegas is …
By Barbara Beckley Natural. Authentic. Rustic luxe. “This is what life on vacation should be!” I sighed, reclining into my lounger, alone on the sugary sand, sipping a rum punch and contemplating the amazing colors of the sea – pastel blue, turquoise, green, azure and navy at the horizon. Set on South Caicos, the …