Santa Barbara – A Pacific Coast Itinerary

The Pacific Coast Highway highlights many beautiful areas of California we’ve enjoyed visiting many times. Santa Barbara however has become a highlight for us. A-list celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, J Lo and Steven Spielberg to mention only a few have made Santa Barbara home and with good …

Planning Your California Adventure: Our Review of the Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas

Southern California coastline brings to mind stunning cliff vistas of coastal highway in never ending sunny weather.  Could your lodging in Los Angeles, California possibly provide all of these views in a luxury setting as well?  We hoped for the best when we booked our stay at the Marriott’s Newport …

Planning Your California Adventure at Disneyland

Planning a trip to Disney can be daunting… period…. let alone Disneyland in downtown Los Angeles.  Legendary traffic and crowded parks conjures up images of stressed out parents and not exactly the much advertised happiest place on earth.  But here is why I think Disneyland in downtown Los Angeles is …

Napa Valley On A Budget

The world renowned Napa Valley receives millions of visitors every year.  But long gone are the days of free tastings and economy pricing on dining and lodging. How can you still enjoy what this area has to offer and not go broke trying? Where To Stay Hotel lodgings in the …