Well, the va-cay is over but the memories (and the lbs.) still linger. Picking up where we left off in Santa Barbara, we rented a car after having enjoyed the Surfliner from San Diego and continued our trek up the coast. So, while the only food available at our next stop was cafeteria style and…
The Candy Jar
Kinda Funky, Pretty Cool…
Stay-cation takes on a whole different meaning when you live in a destination location as we do in California. Ever since our kids were babies, we maximized vacation time and finances by staying close to home and enjoying all of the things that other people travel here from around the world to enjoy. From setting…
Stop One of a California Road Trip!
The odd, random, surprise lightning and thunderstorm aside, Summer in California is officially in full swing. Vacations are underway and mid-year mini-sabbaticals are commencing for many of us. The next 10 days in our schedule include hanging with some family from South Louisiana and showing off the best sights and food that California, up and down…
La Valencia Hotel – They’re Back!
With average life expectancies approaching immortality and 90 year old ex-presidents jumping out of airplanes these days, it’s almost un-remarkable when an 89 year old decides to not only re-invent herself, but take the lead in an industry and a region that is replete, if not saturated, with masters of their craft and dedicated professionals…