Merry Days & Holly Nights At Squaw Valley
I must say, I have been finding it hard to totally get in the Christmas spirit since moving to California. Each year, it’s sunny and 70 degrees on Christmas Day…
Hotels
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We believe that the hotel can sometimes actually be the destination. We’re obsessed with finding the best hotels around the world. From quirky motor lodges with amazing cocktails for happy hour, luxury countryside hotels in Portgual to wine resorts in Napa with swimming pools that to sleep during our travels.
The Phoenician – Luxury in Scottsdale, AZ
Tucked at the base of Camel Back mountain is a little oasis in the desert city of Scottsdale – The Phoenician. While driving up to the resort on the long…
Midcentury Glam at Hotel Valley Ho
The legends tell stories of Rat Pack members and other celebrities running away to Scottsdale and lounging the day away in Hotel Valley Ho under palm trees and away from the paparazzi.…
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge is my new favorite hotel to stay when visiting Yosemite. Nestled right outside Yosemite National Park is the grand lodge full of eats (over 9 restaurants!), a spa,…
Historic Adair House Airbnb in Mariposa
Robin and I just spent a night at this adorable Historic Adair House Airbnb in Mariposa , which is a cute mining town outside Yosemite National Park. It made the…
Fall At Cameron House on Loch Lomond
“You’ll take the high road and I’ll take the low road and I’ll be in Scotland before you…” Robin and I both grew up singing Loch Lomond around campfires so…
Lyrath Estate In Kilkenny, Ireland
Lyrath Estate on the edge of Kilkenny is a dream. After a few nights in bustling Dublin, it was wonderful to get out of the city and into the countryside…
North Block Hotel in Yountville, California Review
A trip to wine country is totally feasible as a day trip, but why rush? A couple of weeks ago when Justina and I decided on a last minute trip…
Hyatt Highland Inn: The Gateway to Big Sur
Have you watched Big Little Lies? In case you were wondering, the Monterey area really is that beautiful in real life. We drove Route 1, which always takes longer than the…
Hotel Boulderado Review
It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited to stay at a hotel. Nestled just a block off Pearl Street for over the past 100 years, the Hotel Boulderado…
Girl’s Trip at the Hofsas House in Carmel
Carmel-by-the-sea is a charming little seaside down a couple hours south of San Francisco. We go once or twice every year when we need a break form the city. This…