Hofsas House a prime lodging option in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Sitting outside in the early morning on the top deck of the Hofsas House is almost reason enough to stay at the property in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Sitting above the tree line, the views of the Pacific Ocean are a s... Read More...

Pinoli Cucina Rustica – The Perfect Complement to Applewood Inn

You know you are in for a special and unique dining experience the moment you enter the Pinoli Cucina Rustica. After climbing the stairs to the main entrance, one thing immediately hits you – there are no ho... Read More...

Applewood Inn – Tranquility by the Russian River!

There are many ways to describe the Applewood Inn in Guerneville, but nothing can top tranquil and relaxing. Often, resorts claim to be “relaxing,” but then are plagued by noise and bustle. That’s not the ca... Read More...

The Lodge at Torrey Pines – Decadence in a Coastal Style

Since opening in the spring of 2002, The Lodge at Torrey Pines has been nothing short of sensational. In fact, The Lodge has earned a AAA Five Diamond award every year since the doors opened. There certainly... Read More...

Monarch Bay Resort is ideal oceanside Dana Point destination

Given its wonderful location on bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Dana Point, the Monarch Beach Resort offers everything you would expect from a Five Diamond property. There’s the Robert Trent Jones Jr.... Read More...

Harvest Inn is ideal Napa Valley getaway

Restauranteur Charlie Palmer heeded the advice of his Harvest Inn General Manager Kevin Dimond when he bought the St. Helena lodging and restaurant property in the heart of the Napa Valley. Dimond, who had m... Read More...

Hotel Healdsburg is perfect location on the Plaza

Returning to Healdsburg for a quick one-day getaway, we stayed down on the Plaza at the Hotel Healdsburg. The 56-room hotel is an ideal location for wine tasting at the more than 20 tasting rooms w... Read More...

Beach House Hotel partners perfectly with Sam’s

If you are planning on a night of fine food and wine at Sam’s Chowder House and do not want to drive back home, then the ideal lodging property is the Beach House Hotel. It is located just south of Sam’s on ... Read More...

Golf and relax at the iconic La Costa Resort and Spa

The iconic Omni La Costa Resort and Spa has been a destination for golf and relaxation since it was established more than 50 years ago. Now owned by Omni, the new leadership is fine tuning the resort, which ... Read More...

Circling Raven is destination for visitors to Coeur D’Alene

A golfing trip to the inland Pacific Northwest is requires a visit to the Coeur D’Alene Casino, Resort and Hotel and its Circling Raven golf course in Worley, Id., about 30 minutes south of Coeur D'Alene. Th... Read More...

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