NAPA SONOMA MAGAZINE: June, 2022
It’s especially hip to be square when you’re the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza, the vibrant town center of Sonoma, where historic sites meet top-rated restaurants, noted tasting rooms, stylish boutiques, lively farmers markets, and more.
Continue readingMERCURYNEWS.COM: June 20, 2022
It was the party of the year — maybe even the decade. With champagne bottles popping, downtown San Jose’s largest hotel, a Fairmont since 1987, was christened last month by Hilton San Jose as a Signia hotel — Hilton’s most upscale business brand, focused on meetings and corporate events.
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DIABLO MAGAZINE: May, 2022
Much has been written about the poetry of a star-studded sky and evening’s enchantment. So why not make the most of our gorgeous twilight hours? When the sun sets and the moon takes its shift as night’s guardian, awesome nocturnal adventures can unfold, especially here in the bay area. From sunset sails to exploring an old civil war fort by lantern light, we’ve compiled a list of our region’s best after-dark adventures—some spooky and all certifiably fun.
Eastbaytimes.com: March 15, 2022
Napa. Sonoma. Boonville. On the list of California’s celebrated wine towns, the name Boonville may sound a bit odd. With more livestock than people (area pop. 1,400)and not a stop-light to be found, Boonville sounds like a wide spot in the road – not an award-winning wine destination.
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Spring break in Cabo. If your first thought is tequila shots and bikinis, you may be surprised to find peaceful hideaways near this popular destination on the Baja California Peninsula. Yes, spring break in Cabo San Lucas is a good time for adults and families to get away, too, and explore authentic Mexican villages just a short drive from the resort strip.
Continue readingDIABLOMAGAZINE: January, 2022
It’s the dead of winter. If we were reptilian, we might shed our skin about now. Instead, consider the mud bath as an option for January rejuvenation.
Continue readingMERCURYNEWS.COM: December 3, 2021
A million brilliant bulbs twinkle in the night. Imagine the impact this has on your mood as you stroll through one of the most dazzling light festivals in the country. The Redding Garden of Lights is drawing visitors from across the Pacific Northwest, with its 10 acres of world-class illumination by light artist Tres Fromme. It’s one of many reasons to drive up Interstate 5 in December.
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