4 Hot Destinations — National and International — for Those Craving an Adventure in the Great Outdoors

While vaccinated travelers can choose nearly any itinerary these days, the outdoors is looking greater than ever. A surge in photo safari bookings for 2022 and beyond, for example, comes from “a real strong sense of prioritizing experiences in nature,” says Kili McGowan of Next Adventure, an African safari company based in Berkeley. “There’s a […]

How to Join the Virtual Queue for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Disney World

Walt Disney World’s newest ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, opened in EPCOT’s expanded France pavilion on Oct. 1, 2021, coinciding with the official launch of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The family-friendly, trackless 3D dark ride is the centerpiece attraction in the stunning France expansion area and brings new all-ages fun to the park’s World […]

5 Ways to Save Money on Travel in 2021

After a year of unprecedented restrictions, and despite the rise of the delta variant, people have been taking to the skies and roads in droves. Pent-up demand has people within the United States clamoring for a vacation and the opportunity to make up for missed holiday time with family and friends last year. But that […]

Santa Barbara’s Unexpected Hospitality History — Plus, Where to Stay on America’s Riviera

Thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, rich heritage, world-renowned food and wine scene, stunning natural beauty and near-perfect weather, Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera.” The moniker is actually trademarked, so it’s got to be true. “It’s actually a lot like Marin,” explains Marin native Karna Hughes, who handles public relations for […]

Santa Barbara’s Unexpected Hospitality History — Plus, Where to Stay on America’s Riviera

Thanks to its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, rich heritage, world-renowned food and wine scene, stunning natural beauty and near-perfect weather, Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera.” The moniker is actually trademarked, so it’s got to be true. “It’s actually a lot like Marin,” explains Marin native Karna Hughes, who handles public relations for […]