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Great Spring Gardens Add these patches of paradise to your travel plans Posted on May 1, 2019 Remember the interminable rain that spoiled our plans and dampened our moods this past winter? Well, it’s payback time. San Diegans are being rewarded with spring gardens that are more beautiful than I can ever remember. All around me,…
Five Days in D.C. Posted on April 1, 2019 As I write this, cherry blossom fans are on high alert. Last year, Washington, D.C.’s pink floral fireworks happened on the few days either side of April 5. While it would be wonderful to witness this display, it certainly isn’t the only reason to make the…
Praise for Park City Former silver mining town is year-round gold Posted on March 22, 2019 We’ve had our fair share of winter this year, by San Diego standards. Still, you must admit it’s sometimes fun to get a taste of real winter, replete with snow, sub-freezing temps, and winter sports, on a slightly larger scale.…
Getting to know the Great Barrier Reef Posted on February 1, 2019 The world’s greatest living structure runs for more than 1,200 miles along the northeast coast of Australia. It’s a spectacular coral reef that’s home to great schools of colorful fish, mollusks weighing up to 400 pounds, six species of marine turtles, and myriad…
Exploring Luxury Peru Posted on October 1, 2018 I’ve seen lots of beautiful hotels in my years as a travel journalist, but the Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco is the only one that took my breath away and also made it easier to breathe. Thin air in this super high city commonly causes altitude sickness, so…
The Best of Sydney Australia’s gem sparkles on a deep blue harbor Posted on August 1, 2018 When I first met her, she was a sweet young thing, all gleaming white and nearly brand new. The year was 1975 and she — the Sydney Opera House — was an architectural wonder on her way to becoming…
Not In My Wildest Dreams The trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. Posted on July 3, 2018 “We are such stuff as dreams are made on” -William Shakespeare, The Tempest A recent journey was so memorable I still must pinch myself to believe it. It wasn’t my first trip to our nation’s capital, but it was…
Rediscovering Oahu Ko Olina is the island’s new destination Posted on June 4, 2018 The island of Oahu is still far and away the most popular destination in the Aloha State. That doesn’t mean everyone is only headed to Honolulu and Waikiki. A rapidly growing destination just a short drive from Honolulu on West Oahu is…
Lowcountry Beauty Southern charm awaits at Montage Palmetto Bluff Posted on May 10, 2018 There are plenty of breathtaking destinations worldwide that are fabulous vacation spots, but only a rare few places on earth can completely capture one’s heart at first glimpse. Palmetto Bluff took hold of me before I crossed the property’s threshold. For…
Exploring Angkor Wat How to see Siem Reap, Cambodia Posted on May 1, 2018 Angkor Wat had been on my bucket list for a long time. I’d dreamed of wandering among the ancient temples while entertaining romantic notions about the lives of the people who lived there more than 900 years ago. Built between 1113 and…
Desert Treasure Posted on April 1, 2018 April is the perfect time to head to Palm Springs and nearby communities in the Coachella Valley. The weather is warm, but not too hot for golf and tennis, wildflowers are blooming, and major music festivals are scheduled throughout the month. The desert is also a good place…
Going Kiwi With Kids New Zealand offers fun for the whole family Posted on March 1, 2018 “Do we have to leave? I really want to stay here with Cooee,” pleaded the youngest in our family as we loaded the car for the drive to Christchurch Airport. And with this, all of her nine-year-old self…
An Enchanted Expedition Trailing Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico Posted on February 1, 2018 I’ve found over the years that the best way to plan a trip is to talk to locals. On our last sortie to the Land of Enchantment, my husband and I let Georgia O’Keeffe be our guide. The artist made the…
