In July, we decided to celebrate Andy’s birthday up in Big Bear Lake. Having only visited that particularly area for brief visits, we did a…
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When Happy Hour Merges with Old Hollywood Glamour
Sweat was dripping down my back. I was nursing a blister across the top of my right foot – a product of a not-quite broken…
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Discover the Charms of Chagrin Falls, Ohio
The afternoon began with a drive through winding, rural roads in Ohio. From horse farms to working farms, to upscale estates, we enjoyed getting a…
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Hiking the Bluffs of Palos Verdes
Are you ever amazed by your own backyard? In this case, the backyard was 25 miles away, but I was still astounded by the beauty…
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TusCA Ristorante: Taking California Cuisine Upscale in Monterey
Our formal dinner at TusCA, housed inside the main registration building of the Hyatt Regency Monterey, actually started with a wine tasting in a special…
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Review: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Referring to a hotel as a “home away from home” always seemed like cliché to me, but in the case of the Hyatt Regency…
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Discovering the Twisted Roots of a California Winemaker
We had the privilege of being introduced to Josh Ruiz, and his Twisted Roots label, before dinner during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.…
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The Monterey Fireplace Lounge: A Cozy Hotel Restaurant
We left bright and early (actually, it wasn’t all that bright out yet) to get up to Monterey in time for our scheduled events. Traffic…
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Explore Salt Creek in California’s Death Valley
As we made our way from the wildflowers along Beatty Cutoff to 190, heading east in California’s Death Valley, we noticed a significant number of…
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Review: A Delightful Surprise at Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages
When you find yourself with a deep desire to head to the desert and see wildflowers, the first thing you do is look at…
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