Lake Tahoe, the beautiful blue lake surrounded by mountains, is one of my favorite getaways in Northern California, ever since I fell in love with San Francisco. And while it is very popular in winter with plenty of ski resorts to enjoy the snow, it’s also a fun summer getaway. You can enjoy the beaches along […]
On a recent trip through California, I needed a hotel in Woodland, near the capital Sacramento. As part of my “Battle of the Budget Hotels” research, I picked the Quality Inn & Suites. At a much lower price than the local Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn, I had low expectations. Yet, it turned out
Calfiornia’s Highway 1 is one of my favorite road trips in the world, running along the beautiful coastline with stunning cliffs and I have taking it many times. And usually, Santa Monica is one of my stops in Southern California with a great beach and lots of restaurants, entertainment and shopping on nearby Third Street
You are visiting Reno, but don’t like Casino’s or can’t stand the smoking? You want something a little more upscale for your trip? You are in luck – there now is an upscale boutique hotel that is completely non-smoking and doesn’t have a casino that’ll you have to go through to your room: The Whitney
San Francisco is one of my favorite cities in the world – and the great food from all corners of the world is one of the reasons for it! While you can find great restaurants all over the city, the Castro neighborhood isn’t very high on the list for foodies and mostly has basic food
When you travel a lot, having a lounge to hide away from the madness that are large airports and be able to relax a little, have a coffee in the morning, take a shower after a long flight or just use the internet, can make a big difference in how you experience your trip. This
If you are living in San Francisco or visiting, a trip to the wine country should be on your itinerary. Napa Valley and Sonoma are the most popular destinations and attract lots of visitors. Even if you don’t have a lot of time, you can fit a lunch and a wine tasting by choosing a
We planned a getaway from one of my favorite cities, San Francisco, to the wine country and needed a reasonably priced hotel near Healdsburg. Having visited the town before, and after reading online reviews, we settled on the Best Western Dry Creek Inn Healdsburg. I hadn’t stayed at a Best Western in a long time