Casual-Luxury for the Travel-Minded
When you’re in California wine-country, you can’t miss the best Sonoma tasting rooms and winery tours. Each of these gorgeous vineyards and estates in Sonoma County offers exquisite wines, incredible scenery, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Pair your tour with a limo
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If you’re thinking of a Chicago to California road trip, the most iconic experience will be to travel on route 66. This is one of the best US road trips and perhaps the best road trip from Chicago. It’s southern
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If you’ve ever dreamed of taking sailing vacations for couples, there’s no better time than when you become an “empty-nester.” Now that the kids have grown and you have a little extra money in your pocket, it’s a perfect opportunity
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Looking to knock California off your bucket list? Have you always dreamed of driving a convertible along California’s Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and don’t know where to start? Look no further. California has one of America’s best road trips. Read
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The cost of living on the US West Coast, particularly southern California, is notoriously pricey. The same can be true of a visit to Los Angeles–but it doesn’t have to be! Here are 41 Fun Free Things to do in
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I grew up in New England, a fickle region for gardening. The summers are short and unpredictable; the winters involve a deep freeze and frost heaves; springtime—if we have one at all—is wet and fleeting. Despite these tricky conditions, I
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Hollywood Superstar and Architectural Landmark If you’re looking for a free attraction in downtown Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss Hollywood’s unsung hero: The Bradbury Building. Built in 1893, this Hollywood superstar and architectural landmark is on the National
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Maximizing One Day in Los Angeles With less than a full day to spend together in Los Angeles, California, my daughter Alison and I wanted to make the most of our quality time. We sharpened our pencils and crammed an
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In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, I discovered a reservoir of quietude. It’s a peaceful refuge for Creatives and others longing to escape from the city’s frenzied pace, if only for a moment. I joined the dreamers and writers, book
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The Best Views of Downtown Los Angeles My daughter, Alison, showed me around L.A. while I visited for her college graduation. Following our excursion to The Last Book Store, we checked out one of the best views of downtown Los
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