chef, cookbook author, culinary + travel writer based in Los Angeles
Endless stretches of palm-tree lined beaches meeting blue ocean waves are some of the first things anyone pictures when they think of a vacation in Southern California. When you’re visiting the area make the most of your journey by matching epic accommodations with the scenery. From luxurious spas to sprawling seaside golf courses, check out these four must-visit SoCal coastal resorts… Read More on LuggageFree.com>>
Santa Barbara wine country is made up of the best California wine regions you’ve never heard of. The area is comprised of the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys, Ballard Canyon, Santa Rita Hills, Happy Canyon and Los Olivos — most just a two-and-a-half hour drive from Los Angeles. Embark on gently rolling hills, strung with endless trellised grape vines interspersed with occasional roaming cattle. The region is ripe with vineyards and tasting rooms in picturesque communities of Santa Barbara, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Buellton, Ballard and Solvang. Here’s how to make the most out of your trip… Read More on LuggageFree.com>>
San Diego is one of the top vacation destinations in the US and just on the north side of San Diego county lies the city of Carlsbad. The city lies on a seven-mile stretch of pristine coast north of Encinitas and south of Oceanside. Most people know it as the perfect jumping off point to visit attractions like Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium, but those who are craving adventure teamed with a little pampering will find so much more… Read More on LuggageFree.com>>
Perched at the end of Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills, the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel has been bathing Hollywood’s elite and loyal hotel guests in luxury for over a century. Its signature pink facade earned it the nickname “The Pink Palace” for a reason, you feel like royalty the moment you step in the door. Once you’re in, find a lush 12-acre campus surrounded by gardens, a sprawling pool (it plays famous movie soundtracks on its underwater sound system) and adjacent Cabana Cafe; the Polo Lounge is a playground for Tinsel Town, while the sublime La Prarie Spa is perfect for pampering.
But if you really want the five-start treatment, you need to check in like many movie starts have before you. The hotel has recently updated its 208 rooms and, most recently, three of its bungalows… Read More on LuggageFree.com>>
Traveling the world is tough work, but no matter how jet-set your life is, there’s always time to unwind and pamper yourself. This fall, make sure to slot in a little “me time” and hit up one of these three luxurious spas for a decadent experience… Read More on LuggageFree.com>>
