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Dreamy Half Moon Bay

By Greer Wylder

May 23, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay doesn’t seem real at first. It seems like a place you would only read about in a novel. A beautiful chateau-like hotel elegantly situated on the edge of a gorgeous coastal cliff, surrounded by sweeping fields of Irish green grass. However, as the curtain of ocean fog slowly ascends and the sun shines through, the smell of bacon and eggs might bring you back to reality because this place is real. It is by far one of the most romantic hotels I’ve ever visited. I was lucky enough to enjoy a wonderful weekend with…

Sexy San Francisco

By Greer Wylder

May 23, 2012

When thinking of hotels words like sexy don’t often come to mind – but Hotel Diva in San Francisco is exactly that. A sexy boutique hotel, Hotel Diva boasts beautiful architecture, custom everything, and a sophisticated, seductive personality. Hotel Diva will make any woman feel like a…dare I say?...Diva! Located on Geary Street in the Heart of Union Square, Hotel Diva is conveniently located blocks away from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. And it’s directly across from two of the City’s best performing arts theatres, The American Conservatory Theater (ACT) and the Curran Theater. Location wise, you cannot get better…

We are Happy at Hotel Laguna!

By Greer Wylder

May 10, 2012

Review by Jennifer Morris Historic Hotel Laguna is certainly more than just a place to rest your head. On the contrary, Hotel Laguna is an iconic boutique hotel. Nestled in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach and overlooking Main Beach, this charming hotel provides scenic atmosphere, comfortable rooms and impeccable hospitality for tourists and locals alike. “Build it and they shall come” must have been the mantra of Hotel Laguna when it was constructed in the late 19th century. It is recognized to be the first hotel and first substantial business building in Laguna Beach. However, do not let its…

KIDS LOVE PELICAN HILL!

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2012

Review by Sheryll Alexander We love all the seaside resorts in OC, but Pelican Hill Resort offers its own brand of decadence (three restaurants and a spa) and recreation (two Fazio-designed golf courses and Camp Pelican for the kids!) this spring and summer. And, did you know the three valet services at Pelican Hill are complimentary? Yes, you can pull up and just pay a tip when visiting the resort even during OC’s warmest months. Wow! On our recent visit to Pelican Hill, we drove right up to the Coliseum Pool & Grill entrance where the valet held our car…

Staying in the City of Angels

By Greer Wylder

April 06, 2012

On a recent escape to Los Angeles, we stayed at the Hotel Angeleno, a favorite boutique hotel, that’s best known as the former Holiday Inn, an iconic circular tower built in 1969 by Lundgren + Maurer. Whether you’ve stayed there or not, you’ve seen it plenty of times off the 405 at Sunset Boulevard, just south of the Getty Center. Since Joie de Vivre took it over about seven years, revamped it, and put its chic stamp on it, you can’t imagine the transformation. From its secluded pool, modern, yet warm interiors, all rooms boasting a balcony and view, and…