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Leaving On A Train To SF

By Greer Wylder

February 20, 2013

Ride the rails this spring while experiencing the beauty and culture of the San Francisco Bay Area with Amtrak’s “Coast Starlight” travelling from Los Angeles to Seattle. Amtrak has collaborated with the SF Travel Association to offer “49 Hours of SF: Arts & Culture” a 49 hour getaway with a special package offer. Through the end of April, stay three or more nights at participating hotels booked at 49 Hours of SF and receive 25 percent off the entire stay. This is the first time that Amtrak’s Coast Starlight route has featured a wrapped car traveling through Ventura, San Luis…

Let’s Go Paso!

By Greer Wylder

February 06, 2013

Paso Robles, a wine lovers dream destination, is celebrating Paso Robles Hotel Month through February offering a third consecutive night free with a two night stay. The offer is available at flagship hotels and inns such as Adelaide Inn, La Bellasera Hotel & Suites, the historic Paso Robles Inn, and more. Also, guests can enjoy a complimentary bottle of Hope Family Wine. Paso Robles is touted at the country’s fastest-growing wine regions—with 200 plus wineries, food and wine festivals and excellent farm to table restaurants. It’s only about a a four hour drive from Orange County and it’s a great…

Travel Edition: Hollywood

By Greer Wylder

January 16, 2013

Need a reason to visit The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where you will be transported to a bygone era of glamour when Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe hailed? Now you can soak up the scene at one of Hollywood’s most famous lobbies while tasting a series of small plates from the Library Bar’s new lobby menu. Executive Chef Tim Goodell from Public Kitchen & Bar debuted a new menu and a selection of handcrafted cocktails from the Library Bar. Highlights from menu include Library’s Burger with blue cheese, nueske’s bacon, bread + butter pickes, hand cut Kennebec fries…

Cocktail & Bites at Hollywood Roosevelt

By Greer Wylder

January 16, 2013

Need a reason visit to visit the Hollywood Roosevelt where you will be transported to a bygone era of glamour when Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe hailed? Now you can soak up the scene at one of Hollywood’s most famous lobbies while tasting a series of small plates from the Library Bar’s new lobby menu. Executive Chef Tim Goodell from Public Kitchen & Bar debuted a new menu and a selection of handcrafted cocktails from the Library Bar. Highlights from menu include Library’s Burger with blue cheese, nueske’s bacon, bread + butter pickes, hand cut Kennebec…

Costa Rican Relaxation

By Greer Wylder

December 26, 2012

If you’re anything like us, taking a trip to Costa Rica for adventures, relaxation and inspiration sounds like a dream come true. The founders of Chirripposa created complete, inclusive, holistic, Costa Rican retreats where in one trip you can stay at two diverse locations within the Chirripo Mountain, taking in the natural beauty of the tropical jungle, and then visiting the exotic, uncrowded beaches of the Osa Peninsula. Chirripposa handles all details of your trip, including domestic travel arrangements, accommodations and meals. During your adventure, your hosts and your chef will provide a culinary experience featuring healthy, inspiring, delicious dishes, incorporating a…