If you consider yourself a Californian then you owe it to yourself to discover the roots of your identity, and ground zero on this journey are the historical Spanish missions of California. The original chain of 21 missions stretched from Baja California to Sonoma Valley, and all were situated a day’s travel apart on horseback along El Camino Real, or “The Royal Road.” Read full article »
Archive for May, 2010
Historical California – The Missions That Made California
Sunday, May 30th, 2010Memorial Day Getaways
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up next week and you still haven’t made any plans yet, have you? I didn’t think so. Well, now’s a great time to start, so pour yourself another cup of coffee and take a few minutes to comb over my top suggestions for fun and affordable Memorial Day getaways in Northern California: exploring petrified forests, kayaking with sea otters, hiking along the coast, and many more. Read full article »
My Memorable Family Getaway to Monterey
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Which of the following words does not belong: a) kids, b) travel, c) relaxation? Any parent who has traveled anywhere with kids knows that c) relaxation is the answer. Sure, it can be enjoyable to watch the smiles on your kids’ faces as they explore new places and experience new adventures, but what about you? If you’ve ever experienced the “I need a vacation after that vacation” let-down, read on. Read full article »
Secrets of Sonoma IV – Summer Adventures in Sonoma County
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
I get it. We need the water. But enough with the rain already. My skis are stowed in the basement, which is the official sign that I’m ready for summer—and I’m betting you are too. So for the fourth and final edition of my Secrets of Sonoma series, I’m covering all of my favorite summer activities in Sonoma County—from canoeing and biking to horseback riding and hiking. With more square miles than Rhode Island, 250 wineries, 50 miles of shoreline, 40 spas, 20 beaches, 18 golf courses, and 13 state parks, there always something fun going on in Sonoma County, and here are a few of my top picks. Read full article »
Mother’s Day Getaways
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
If anybody deserves a weekend of blissful indulgence, it’s all the moms out there. As if giving birth wasn’t hard enough, then they had to rearrange their entire world to take care of you. So for all those sleepless nights she spent making sure you were safe and warm, here’s what you should do in return: Treat her to a Mother’s Day getaway to a really nice hotel where she can relax with a good book and enjoy some quality quiet time. Mother’s Day is just a week away, so to help you out, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite getaway gift ideas that I guarantee any mom will enjoy. Read full article »
Romantic Getaway: A romantic 2-night Santa Cruz getaway package to 
