Experienced travelers to Hawaii often surf past Waikiki and the rest of Oahu in search of seemingly more “authentic” experiences in the outer islands. But doing that means missing out on an exciting wave of innovations and renovations around the isle, including memorable meals, intriguing ways to explore Hawaiian culture and history and beautifully transformed […]
It’s a sunny day in Cascais, Portugal, and my best friend, Katherine, and I are swimming lazily through a cove as clear and bright as an aquamarine gemstone, watching daredevil teenagers hurl themselves off a stone bridge to the cheers of beachgoers below. Above us loom the stone buttresses and gothic tower of the Museu […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For people who live in Hawaii, going with the flow has long been a way of life. Now visitors returning there after a year or more away are finding that the best approach is to roll with the waves too, or risk a vacation wipeout. That means accepting that local rules governing air travel, social […]
At first, 2020 looked like a banner year for the Auberge Resorts Collection, the luxury hotel and residential management company based in Mill Valley. Auberge du Soleil, the iconic wine country getaway that inspired the firm’s creation in 1998, was celebrating its 35th anniversary as Napa Valley’s first luxury inn, the result of a partnership […]
Silver lining in the era of Covid-19: Traveling with your dog is exponentially easier. How so? Road trips are preferable to plane travel. And because outdoor activities are safer than indoor adventures, there’s simply no reason that dog-o can’t join you for some rest and relaxation. And, as it turns out, March is the perfect […]
