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SkyPark at Santa’s Village

By Greer Wylder

May 28, 2021

Southern California theme park SkyPark at Santa’s Village is now open and celebrating 66 years (the park opened Memorial Day Weekend, just weeks before Disneyland). The park sat abandoned for many years until Bill and Michelle Johnson purchased it in 2014, renovated, reimagined, and reopened it. Today SkyPark at Santa’s Village is an “outdoor adventure park” with many self-powered rides and active attractions, which enable guests to safely social distance and still have fun. SkyPark at Santa’s Village caters to thrill-seekers of all ages. Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, SPSV features a world-class mountain bike park, storybook characters,…

Carmel’s Bernardus Lodge & Spa Awarded Forbes 12-Stars

By Greer Wylder

February 23, 2021

Marking its second consecutive year, California's Bernardus Lodge & Spa has been awarded a coveted 12 stars from Forbes Travel Guide. Raising the bar on luxury lodging, the 73-room resort set against the backdrop of 28 acres of sweet lavender and vines, received top industry honors with a four-star rating for the Lodge, The Spa at Bernardus and Lucia Restaurant & Bar, the property's signature dining venue under the helm of Chef Cal Stamenov.Bernardus Lodge & Spa shares this elite award with only six California and 14 U.S. hotel properties.It's currently offering two specials: The Body + Soul -- Treat…

Hotel Maya’s Gourmet Meals To Go & Getaway Room Package

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2021

Long Beach’s premiere waterfront resort, Hotel Maya speaks the language of love this Valentine’s Day weekend with special dinner menus for outdoor or to-go dining, a Cupid Brunch, a Valentine’s picnic basket, a hotel room package, and an intimate wedding ceremony and honeymoon. Reservations and orders can be placed at HotelMayaLongBeach.com.Whether dining along the waterfront or picking up complete meals, Fuego, the Latin-infused restaurant at Hotel Maya will offer two Valentine’s Day dinner options from Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. The Sweetheart Package includes a three-course dinner for two; chocolates from Long Beach’s Romeo Chocolates; one bottle of…

Hotel Cerro Offers a Suite Deal Throughout the Spring

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2021

Just in time for a getaway, and with travel in California opening up again, Hotel Cerro is offering a “Suite Deal” package for those seeking a well-deserved Central Coast getaway. San Luis Obispo has so much to offer – a vibrant downtown, a multitude of dining options, historic sites, state parks, nearby beaches, miles of hiking and biking trails – the list goes on and on. Two nights isn’t enough to take it all in so Hotel Cerro has created two promotions that are hard to pass up: book a three-night stay and receive the third night free or book four…

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2020

The ultimate escape is right next door. Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa’s “Welcome, Neighbors” offer entices California residents to head east for a taste of the Southwest in Scottsdale, where they can stay two nights with the third night free. Guests can relax in the spacious luxury of a casita or suite amidst 53 acres of open space with spectacular mountain views, fabulous cuisine at elements (under the helm of Food Network star Executive Chef Beau MacMillan) and Asian-inspired spa therapies at the resort’s prized Sanctuary Spa. This offer is valid through Dec. 22 – perfect for a quick…