Grand Getaway Posted on Feb. 10, 2017 The Grand Idyllwild Lodge is a boutique luxury destination nestled in the charming San Jacinto mountain town of Idyllwild, northeast of San Diego. Brad Rechtfertig, a former San Diego police officer and skilled contractor, built the 9,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom craftsman-style lodge, which his wife, Jacki, previously a nurse at…
Back in Black Lincoln’s new sedan sports iconic name Posted on Feb. 10, 2017 If you were to ask the average person to describe a Lincoln luxury automobile, the most likely answer would be the staid Town Car that shuttles people to airports or around town. Limo operators liked them too. They were big car…
Culture Spotlight: Fleet Science Center Posted on February 10, 2017 Planted in the middle of Balboa Park, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a leading-edge facility focused on education in the sciences and technology. First funded in 1973 by the Fleet family, the center honors aviation pioneer and science fan, Reuben Hollis Fleet. The…
Romantic Rendezvous Check in somewhere special with your beau Posted on Feb. 1, 2017 Love is in the air and on the calendar. It’s a great time to think about romantic places to visit with the special person in your life. Scenic, natural surroundings are generally best for amor — except, of course, if you…
Love, Locally Romantic San Diego celebrations for couples Posted on Feb. 1, 2017 For blissful getaways to charming inns and luxury resorts, swoon-worthy spa treatments, and decadently delicious Valentine’s Day dinners and desserts, here are a few special spots for romance, SoCal style: Follow your heart to the Hotel Del Coronado. The historic resort has…