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Wonderful La Jolla Getaway Gets More Wonderful !
I’m excited to share with you that the “Wonderful La Jolla Getaway” we announced last week has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, two very cool local businesses have asked to be included. Surf Diva, the lengendary surf school in La Jolla Shores, has added a surf lesson for two people to the winner’s prize. Now […]
Win a Wonderful La Jolla, California, Getaway
The Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, is just a short stroll from La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego’s favorite coastal community. The chic boutique property is home to Hiatus, a cozy garden-level lounge with a stylish fireplace, and Cusp Dining and Drinks, where Mediterranean meals are served with a panoramic ocean view. The […]
Hotel La Jolla, San Diego, California
I’d like to introduce my charming new neighbor: Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, moved in across the street last summer, and is a wonderful addition to our area. My friends and I walk over for drinks in Hiatus, their cozy patio lounge, and dine in Cusp on the 11th floor. I’ve lived in La […]
Birch Aquarium Whale Adventures
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium showcases fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico. My family and I particularly enjoy […]
Visit Downton Abbey
The third season of the massively popular TV series Downton Abbey premieres in the U. S. on January 6, 2013. Finally, we’ll find out if Lady Mary and Matthew get married, and we’ll meet Lady Grantham’s mother, played by actress Shirley MacLaine. If watching the show makes you want to visit the garden and the […]
The Best New Zealand Scenery
The best New Zealand scenery – Are you headed to New Zealand for some Southern Hemisphere summer? If so, be prepared to witness jaw-droppingly gorgeous scenery and make more than a few wonderful memories. I’ve written four guidebooks to “Godzone” (God’s own paradise) and spoken to many audiences about my home away from home. The […]
101 Tips for Women Travelers
This little book is chockablock with great travel suggestions I made a cup of tea about an hour ago and sat down to look at 101 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELERS, edited by Harriet R. Lewis, Vice Chairman, Grand Circle Corporation. Frankly I wasn’t expecting to learn very much. I’ve been writing travel articles, guidebooks, and blog […]
Winner of the Carmel Four Night Getaway is..
Thanks to all of you who subscribed and submitted comments for the Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel Getaway. It was interesting to see which locations popped up as favorites. Here are the top ten: Country/Location Italy Carmel, California South Africa Indonesia Antarctica French Polynesia Ireland New Zealand Spain USA AND THE WINNER IS… The randomly selected winner of […]
Bid on Travel Bargains
I want you to know about the SATW online auction taking place from now until December 30. This is a terrific opportunity for you to bid on travel bargains – and I mean real bargains. SATW is the Society of American Travel Writers, “Travel’s Most Trusted Voices.” I’ve been a member for longer than […]
Huahine – the Best of French Polynesia
Huahine is one of many spectacularly beautiful islands in French Polynesia. It’s also my favorite, primarily because it doesn’t feel touristy. When my husband and I explored the island on foot and by car, we encountered only friendly locals and felt very welcome. Many readers have told me that if they could go anywhere in the world, it […]
Antarctica – Travel in The Unconquered Land
I’ve learned a lot from reading the comments you’ve written on the Win a Free Four-Night Getaway to Carmel article. For one thing, lots of you would like to go to Italy, which doesn’t surprise me because I love Italy, too. So now, I know to write more articles about Tuscany, Rome, and other areas, and things to do, and places to […]
Italy – Discovering Authentic Tuscan Villages
One of the many joys of writing “Authentic Luxury Travel” is meeting people who share my love of real experiences and wandering off the beaten path. Case in point: Dear Elizabeth, I was just wondering if you could be interested in maybe suggesting some of your “followers” a trip to Italy – Tuscany, but a […]
Best Restaurants in Canada
Best restaurants in Canada… When I think about dining in Canada, I visualize cozy meals in country settings, beautiful fresh seafood, and lots of organic produce. I also remember the staff because they took time to answer our questions about their area and shared both local history and insider tips. My first experience of this […]
Chasing California’s Surf Culture
Let me start by saying that the surf movie Chasing Mavericks is in no danger of being nominated for an Academy Award. Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston are sympathetic characters, but as one reviewer said “there’s a pretty good 90-minute movie trapped inside this 111-minute extravaganza.” * On the other hand, Authentic Luxury Travel is […]
