Willie Wonka would be proud. The Fairmont Heritage Place in San Francisco’s famed Ghirardelli Square has garnered a sweet honor—the Best Private Residence Club in North America. The property, built into the square’s former chocolate factory, has 53 spacious, one-to-three bedroom apartments, available for rent or as a second home, with sweeping views of this…
Porsche’s 911S Cabriolet delivers for enthusiasts If you’re not a Porsche aficionado, you might be perplexed about why someone would spend serious six-figures for a sportscar that looks a lot like it did 50 years ago. And for the buyer who values upper-luxury branding over performance, our well-equipped Carrera S Cabriolet retailed in the…
India is elusive. Every time I think I’ve found the real deal and I understand “who” India is, I discover another aspect of the culture I never knew existed. My first trip is a blur of mosques, tombs, forts, and temples — the historic landmarks that all novices feel compelled to visit. The second…
On Sunday, April 21, from 11am-4pm, the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and San Dieguito River Park present an Earth Day celebration at the historic Santa Ysabel General Store and Backcountry Visitor Center. Festivities will include informational booths and an emporium stocked with heirloom and artisanal goodies carefully selected to satiate naturist as well as…
Do you zoom up Highway 101 on your way to Northern California destinations? Join the club. I’m usually focused on getting to family in Santa Cruz, and, unless hunger strikes, I bypass the home of Cal Poly and Pinot Noir. However, this past holiday season we opted to meet our “kids” halfway, rather than…