MERCURYNEWS.COM: September 1, 2023
Fourteen miles north of Jenner in Sonoma County, there’s a stretch of coast so stunning that Ansel Adams would spend hours on it just sitting on the cliffs above the crashing surf.
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MERCURYNEWS.COM: July 18, 2023
That downtown San Francisco has been struggling since the pandemic is no secret. To borrow a quote from Mark Twain, though, reports of San Francisco’s death may be “greatly exaggerated.” In fact, there are many neighborhoods that are thriving in the City by the Bay. Below are four of my favorites.
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SOUTH BAY MAGAZINE, VENTURA BLVD. MAGAZINE: June, 2023
Bison, bobcats and bears. These creatures are common in our national parks. Garibaldi, island foxes and island scrub jays—not so much. Yet the waters off Channel Islands National Park are teeming with the bright orange garibaldi—the California state marine fish. And the tiny foxes and scrub jays are among Channel Islands species found nowhere else on the planet.
LOCALEMAGAZINE: May, 2023
Imagine walking the entire length of a country in just a few days. The 46.6-mile Liechtenstein Trail was launched in 2019 for Liechtenstein’s 300th anniversary and criss-crosses a stunning setting of snow-capped Alps and the lush Rhine River valley.
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DIABLO MAGAZINE: May, 2023
We have choices when we vacation. We can arrive hours early for a flight that leaves late. We can share the deck of a cruise ship with swarms of sun-seeking strangers. Or we can jump on a travel trend for 2023–and ride the rails.
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MERCURYNEWS.COM: March 21, 2023
Manteca. Modesto. Merced. Of all the cities along Highway 99 en route to Yosemite National Park, one stands out as a growing tourist destination. Merced has been developing a vibrant, reimagined Main Street anchored by a stylish, full-service hotel — El Capitan. Reopened in 2021 under the boutique brand Joie de Vivre by Hyatt, El Capitan brings comfort and a celebratory vibe to this gateway to Yosemite.
Continue readingVENTURA BOULEVARD MAGAZINE: January, 2023
In the world of luxury travel, there is nothing so sensuous as a chateau. The blend of art and architecture, gardens and hospitality make chateau-style inns a favorite throughout Europe. Happily, there’s no need to travel overseas for one of these fairy tale experiences. Gracious, chateau-style accommodations are waiting to be discovered right here in California.
Continue readingDIABLOMAGAZINE: December, 2022
Icy-blue glaciers that gleam in the light; soaring pines framing turquoise rivers and lakes; and friendly folks who embrace winter sports like ice climbing, skiing, and snowshoeing. Welcome to Alberta, Canada, a long weekend destination that will give you goose bumps for all the right reasons.
Continue readingEASTBAYTIMES.COM: December 6, 2022
It’s one of America’s smallest national parks — with one of the most photographed structures on Earth. San Francisco’s Presidio is just 1,491 acres, but its sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge draw more than 5 million visitors a year.
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