LOCALEMAGAZINE: September, 2023

San Francisco may have a saintly name, but is known more for its role as a sinner. It’s a city that plays by its own rules and celebrates being different, if not deviant. Since the pandemic, San Francisco nightlife has grown even more alluring, with an element of danger that sets the scene for the secret bars and underground lounges that are springing up in the urban core. 

Heed the call of the wild at these luxe sites.

DIABLOMAGAZINE: July 28, 2023

If you love the outdoors but don’t want to give up your creature comforts, chances are you’ve tried glamping—and you are not alone. Glamorous camping is projected to bring nearly $3 billion in global revenue this year, with much of it in the United States.

Here are four upscale glamping spots in Northern California that will let you explore your wild side while leaving you refreshed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VENTURA 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.

DIABLOMAGAZINE: 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.