Sis, tired, hungry and totally disgruntled from her flight (plane was overbooked, no hot water was available ergo no coffee, endless delays at the airport, etc.) met me at Rancho La Puerto’s lobby. Within minutes our luggage was whisked into our spacious villa while we were whisked into the dining room where we promptly filled…
All you do need is a love of world class wines, paired with exceptional culinary treats created by Sonoma County’s top chefs. It also doesn’t hurt if you like to get down and party, since the 40 + participating wineries pull out all the corks, throwing in everything from belly dancers to safari adventures to…
Last week I was taking my sister for a well-deserved spa getaway to Rancho la Puerta, recently rated the #1 destination spa in the world by Travel & Leisure. We were flying in from both sides of the country and meeting in San Diego for the short drive across the border to the spa. However,…
We’re mid-way through January and how many of you have already broken all your diet/workout/promise to lose weight/ resolutions? And you know why? Because they are so NOT fun. If you want to burn off all that extra holiday poundage, I have one great tip for you. SWITZERLAND! Grab your best friend, and take to…
San Francisco’s 20th Annual ZAP Festival I don’t know how good your will power is but I’m breaking my New Year’s resolution for the Good Eats and Zin event, where I’ll be tasting 50 impeccable Zinfandels (the ultimate food-friendly wine) paired with 50 original taste sensations, stopping only for a quick chat with some of…
The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge Malibu (they’ve got to do something about shortening the name, unless maybe you burn more calories saying it all?) can best be described as a compassionate, caring, kick-butt boot camp where crying is allowed—hell, it’s even encouraged. At our welcome orientation, given by Essara, the resort’s exuberant Life…
We’re down to crunch time here, and if you STILL haven’t bought your significant other a great Xmas prezzie, it’s ok–as long as you act fast. You have until December 31, to buy discounted tickets to the 17th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) March 9-13, 2011. What film buff wouldn’t be thrilled…