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The Desert’s Best Kept Secret

By Greer Wylder

June 10, 2015

Now that it’s summer travel season, you need to know about Indian Wells’ four-diamond vacation destination Miramonte Resort & Spa’s “Stay Free” vacation package, which offers a complimentary third night and $25 spa credit to guests booking a two-night stay through September 30, 2015. At the Mediterranean-inspired Miramonte, you’ll love the two-story bougainvillea-covered villas featuring romantic architecture, intricate stonework, and tranquil piazzas. The sprawling 11-acre property also features Italian fountains, outdoor fire pits, olive trees, fragrant citrus groves, and rose, herb and flower gardens. There’s even a newly renovated pool, award-winning spa, gourmet dining, as well as a line-up of live…

Perched atop Nob Hill, Stanford Court

By Greer Wylder

March 04, 2015

We can’t get enough of San Francisco: the fog and cool crisp air, the neighborhoods ideal for walking, the variety of food choices and the fact that it’s a short flight from home. It’s fun to move around the city and find new places to stay—there are no shortages of boutique and large chain hotels. On our most recent trip, we landed on Nob Hill, which is easily the most renowned historical areas for its grand mansions and incredible views of the San Francisco Bay. There’s good reason this was home to barons and tycoons back in the day, it’s…

Ninja Camp, Bali: Health and Fitness Retreat

By Greer Wylder

September 30, 2014

Orange County native, Michael Cantwell just picked up and left a corporate career and steady paycheck to live out a healthy dream of living in a tropical paradise and taking advantage of an opportunity to become a part owner of an incredible health and fitness retreat in Bali, called Ninja Camp after attending camps earlier this year. Ninja Camp is an all-inclusive retreat that combines tailored fitness regimes, exciting adventure experiences with yoga, therapeutic massages and high quality nutrition. Guests stay in amazing villas in exotic locations. Ninja Camp is the perfect place for people who want to escape from stress,…

The Way to San Jose

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2014

On a recent trip to San Jose, we discovered what will go down as one of our favorite hotels to stay at for shopping, dining and entertainment in one locale. Hotel Valencia is right in the heart of Santana Row, a brilliant development with more than 70 upscale shops, 20 restaurants, 9 spas and salons combined—and yet only one hotel. Hotel Valencia is an award winning boutique hotel, it’s luxurious with expansive rooms, style and sophistication. It’s romantic, with a timeless old world Spanish design, stunning courtyard with a rooftop wine bar and pool for year-round enjoyment. There are 215…

Stay in the Heart of San Francisco

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2014

San Francisco is easily one of our favorite cities in the world and thankfully there’s no shortage of hotels to choose from. If you’re looking for a great place to stay, consider the Galleria Park Hotel, a fantastic 177-room Joie De Vivre boutique hotel in a perfect location on Sutter Street. It’s just steps away from the Financial District and Union Square, shopping, dining, museums, theaters, and it’s an easy walk to the Ferry Building, an international favorite foodie oasis. With the Galleria Park’s recent multi-million dollar renovation the historic building, formerly Hotel Sutter built in 1911, is now a…