Looking for a new way to explore a country? Try a photography adventure! Improve your photography (no matter what level) and explore un-touristed lands. An ideal holiday for women who love to explore distant countries on horseback and whose passion for horses puts them behind the lens. Astrid Harrisson is the photographic muse on this…
When John Steinbeck wrote “Grapes of Wrath,” in 1939, the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula were broken plots of land where migrant workers fought for jobs—and their lives. Now, 70 years later, the same ground is ripe with fertile, burgeoning vineyards and growers who are supplying the United States with everything from fine wines to…
All newspaper writers have heard that the stuff they compose today has an excellent chance of being used to wrap tomorrow’s mackerel. ~Ira Berkow These days, newspapers should be so lucky! The state of journalism and in particular, newspapers, is tenuous. With everyone now having a “voice” online – be it blogging, tweeting, you…
When generations of a family come together for a vacation, it’s all about the right destination. One that has something for everyone in the family. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico offers vacationers and their families the opportunity to enjoy time together but also experience the destination in their own way. Ranging from kid-friendly water sports and a…
A collector you’ve never heard of has opened a pop-up gallery in a space you have never seen to showcase a remarkable collection of 20th century photography. It’s so large the SFMOMA would have to create another building the size of the new Fisher wing. To find the gallery, you must wander down an unmarked…
Be transported into the intriguing world of Hollywood when you visit Phoenix, Arizona in the upcoming summer months. The Arizona Biltmore Hotel is hosting a summer long, three act Hollywood & Wine Festival that is full of non-stop activities. Act 1 is coming to a close at the end of June, but act 2, Hollywood…
Planning a trip to the city by the bay? Hotel Diva in San Francisco is offering mega discounts to guests in celebration of their 25th birthday. Book now through August and receive a big discount for being a guest! Hotel Diva is located at 440 Geary Street, San Francisco, within walking distance of Union Square,…