I was going to make a foofy, fruit-laden charcuterie tray. I showed up with a container of watermelon. That turned out to be a preview of the whole afternoon: four friends, one $60 cabana, and an honest look at what the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center actually is.
If you spend any time in Hollywood, you know the parking situation is designed to financially ruin you. But the Max Factor Hollywood Museum, housed in an original Art Deco building on Hollywood Boulevard, is worth every penny of the $15 admission fee. Here’s what you’ll actually find there.
The Avatar Hotel in Santa Clara looks like Palm Springs decided to open a franchise near the freeway, and that’s mostly a compliment. Here’s what I loved, what mildly annoyed me, and whether I’d book it again.
The Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley is one of those rare places that feels like a destination in itself. Charming rooms, a Chef Stephanie Izard restaurant, and a beer garden buzzing with good energy. Here’s what to know before you book.
Not sure where to travel next? Your favorite Beatle can help you decide!
Looking for unique bars in Los Angeles? From secret tiki entrances and flaming cocktails to a Star Wars themed cantina and a whiskey barrel you can drink inside, these quirky LA bars deliver serious personality and unforgettable nights out.
Player-piano dinners, a cable car down to your table, and a margarita that comes with a warning. Eleven places I have eaten around San Jose and Silicon Valley.
Have you ever dreamed of spending a full month by the California coast — soaking up the sunshine, exploring a charming walkable beach town, and truly settling into “slow travel” life?…
I had one free Sunday, a daughter in LA, and Malibu sitting roughly halfway between us. Here’s what we ate, what we saw, and where we could not park.
Florence Italy was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting. Largely because of my obsession with the movie, “A Room With A View“. I finally made it there in June 2024,…
I grew up with Elvis on the kitchen radio, so I went in expecting kitsch and came out somewhere else entirely. Four hours at Graceland: the mansion, the planes, the museum, and an honest answer on whether it’s worth the ticket.
I recently enjoyed a seven-night Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise from Southampton, England, to Norway and Belgium. Before my cruise, I was constantly searching the internet for reviews and information to…