Santa Barbara:: The American Riveria is unscathed – Go!

Santa Barbara:: The American Riveria is unscathed – Go!

ByPatti Mangan

Recent reports clear any fears of travel holds to Santa Barbara. The air is clear – the entire is city open for business and the sun is shining on our sparkling jewel. I am heading down to spend time on the waterfront – see you there! Santa Barbara—the American Riviera®—offers a captivating blend of history,…

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Gets One Ritzy Make-over

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Gets One Ritzy Make-over

ByJanice Nieder

What would you do with $180 million? If you’re the The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua you’re going spend the whole bundle on the largest make-over in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s history worldwide! Even by today’s standards that buys a hellava lot of transformation. I was so wowed by the “after” pictures of the spa’s volcanic stone grottos,…