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The Breathtaking, Iconic Westin Resort in Cabo

By Greer Wylder

June 02, 2013

We laughed out loud at one review of the Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, someone referred to as “colorful and exciting architectural gem” like a “Candyland meets Frank Lloyd Wright” and there is some truth in that. This spectacular resort designed by famed architect, Javier Sordo Madaleno was created with the nearby rock formation "El Arco” in mind. The hotel’s design is literally cut into the side of the cliffs blending colors of the sea, sun and desert with straight lines, rigid edges and fantastic geometrical forms. Once you arrive, the beauty of award winning design, the desert terrain,…

Old World Charm in Los Cabos

By Greer Wylder

May 11, 2013

On a recent trip to Cabo, after only a 2 hour and 25 min. flight from Orange County, via AirTrans Airways non-stop flights, we were in Cabo heaven: secluded beaches, glass-bottom boat rides, snorkeling excursions and deep-sea fishing trips, and of course seeing the El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, the famous rock formation where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Not to mention dining on fresh seafood from one of the world’s premiere fishing areas: camarones en aguachile, fresh red snapper, fried squid and lobster. Now if you want to experience a breathtaking oceanfront resort in Cabo,…

14 WEST Boutique getaway in Laguna

By Greer Wylder

April 27, 2013

Quite possibly our favorite hidden respite in Orange County is 14 WEST boutique hotel in Laguna Beach with 14 contemporary studios that are just steps from the beach and are chic and comfortable. The property was designed as a mini getaway where Laguna’s best restaurants and activities are within walking distance, or as an ideal place to book a few weeks vacation. Each studio has it’s own kitchenette, outdoor BBQ, luxury linens, seating areas, spa, some have private balconies and can host up to four guests. You can view each room online here. Make your spring vacation plans now and…

Spring Break Away to Carlsbad

By Greer Wylder

March 27, 2013

It’s officially spring break season and the perfect time to escape for a family vacation. With gas prices on the rise consider an eco-friendly, low cost, and fun for everyone’s spring vacation and ride the rails to North San Diego. Metrolink just partnered with Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa to offer Southern California families a getaway package that includes hopping on board a train in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura Counties destined for Oceanside and free shuttle transportation to the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The one-night stay vacation includes round trip Metrolink tickets, complimentary in-room DVD…

Picture This: Big Sur

By Greer Wylder

March 18, 2013

If a tranquil setting, rustic sophistication and romantic scenery above the Pacific Ocean at Big Sur piques your interest as much as it does ours (we’d pack our bags now, if we could) consider a stay at Joie de Vivre’s Ventana Inn & Spa. It even boasts an award-winning cuisine dining spot, The Restaurant at Ventana with breathtaking 50-mile views of the Big Sur Coastline. Ventana Inn & Spa in is offering a complimentary upgrade to its popular Photo Safari Package that includes a Big Sur Suite (or better!) dinner for two - $150 dining credit (one per stay); two…