“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill It’s the time of year when we stop to give thanks for our plethora of riches: families, shelter, education, medical care, jobs. Our lives may not be perfect, but those of us who travel realize…
I have a crush on Napa. There’s no more beautiful place, with its golden hills and row upon row of grapes, not to mention scores of wineries and restaurants. This fall, spend a long weekend (or better yet, a week) dining and, of course, wining. You might begin your trip at the Carneros Inn,…
When I’m planning a family vacation my mood swings from happy anticipation to mild anxiety. On one hand, I can hardly wait for all of us to be together. On the other, I wonder if I’ve picked the right place. This was definitely the case last July, when I steered our party of five…
Ninety years ago, construction began on La Morada (“dwelling” in Spanish), the first building in what would become Rancho Santa Fe. Now known as The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, “The Inn” to locals, it was then a guesthouse for prospective land buyers, a place to “put them up” while they looked at lots owned…