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 […]
Running is one of the most basic and effective forms of cardio out there — it’s inexpensive and accessible to everyone, can improve both your physical AND mental health, and — here’s the big one — it’s been proven to be better than any other exercise at making you live longer. But, running can be tough on […]
We’re coming to you with some Halloween breaking boos (get it?)! The Disneyland Resort has announced plans for a hauntingly happy Halloween season from Sept. 3 through Oct. 31, 2021. From the return of the popular Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park to a nighttime show at Disneyland Park and plenty of seasonal […]
The picturesque ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado may be known for its winter season, but with over 300 days of sunshine per year, it is the perfect place for a summer vacation. A relatively small town steeped in gold rush history, you’ll find the locals more than welcoming to tourists, and by the end of […]
The picturesque ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado may be known for its winter season, but with over 300 days of sunshine per year, it is the perfect place for a summer vacation. A relatively small town steeped in gold rush history, you’ll find the locals more than welcoming to tourists, and by the end of […]
Walt Disney World is reaching a major milestone this year—the Most Magical Place on Earth will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2021, and the Orlando resort is throwing an epic 18-month-long party to honor it. From a sparkling glow-up for Cinderella Castle and “EARidescent” new looks for Mickey, Minnie and friends, to two […]
A year ago, Napa and Sonoma were offering only a limited flight of al fresco experiences for visitors; after all, out-of-town leisure travel was officially discouraged by many authorities. This summer, new releases in Wine Country include indoor and outdoor dining, spa and wellness programs, transformed lodgings, and of course, new tasting rooms. Before you […]
The restorative getaway is among the top travel trends for summer 2021, and no wonder — who doesn’t feel the need to hit the reset button as the world reopens? Marin road-trippers are lucky in this department; we don’t have to go far to find a true nature-based retreat. These Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur […]
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 […]
