It’s Hip to be Square: Exploring Sonoma Plaza

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.

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San Jose Poised for Post-Pandemic Comeback

MERCURYNEWS.COM: June 20, 2022

Gaming Cafe’s are Popping Up in Downtown San Jose

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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Bay Area Adventures After Dark

DIABLO MAGAZINE: May, 2022

Sunset behind the Golden Gate Bridge

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.

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Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley: Refreshingly Rural with Cutting Edge Wines

Eastbaytimes.com: March 15, 2022

Looking down on the Anderson Valley from the Indian Creek Inn

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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One Fine Weekend in Cabo

DIABLO MAGAZINE: March, 2022

Take in views of the Sea of Cortez from Sirena del Mar’s dramatic bluff-top locale.Courtesy of Sirena Del Mar

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.

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A Drive up I-5 is a Holiday Treat

MERCURYNEWS.COM: December 3, 2021

Manzanita Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 45 minutes from Redding, provides its own light show in winter with the water’s reflection and stunning views of snow-capped Mount Lassen in the background. (Ginny Prior/for Bay Area News Group)

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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