The small, family-run inn Casa de Las Rosas in Cuenca, Ecuador did not come by its name lightly. This was the home of the Tapia family from 1952 until 2008, and today is run as a six-room boutique hotel by Rosa Tapia Peña, daughter of Luis and Rosa Tapia who built the home. With…
With its crystal clear blue alpine water and stunning mountain scenery, Lake Tahoe has long been a favorite of travelers for outdoor adventure and lakeside R&R. Zephyr Cove, a beach surrounded by the wooded area of the South Lake Tahoe shoreline, is the perfect getaway for an adventurous summer retreat. I just jetted off with…
Our pets show us unconditional love. They are waiting at home for us after a long day at the office and they sense when we need a little extra love. Our pets are our best friends and if yours’ are any thing like mine, they dread when you go away for vacation. Without fail, my…
The 9th Annual Fashion On The Square event in San Francisco is honoring one of Tango Diva’s favorite local designers Colleen Quen. Colleen Quen, a haute couture icon for over a decade, has dressed celebrities including Tyra Banks and Paris Hilton in her dramatic and luminous designs. WHEN: August 18, 2013 5:00 pm WHERE: InterContinental Hotel –…
If you are in the Bay Area and have spent any amount of time near the San Francisco Embarcadero, then you know that the America’s Cup is upon us. This is a very exciting time to be in San Francisco. The America’s Cup is the oldest active trophy for international competition and is awarded to…
In this relentlessly fast-paced world, it is nearly impossible to find a quiet retreat for you and your girlfriends without the intrusion of electronics…no cell phones, computer screens, beeping. The owners of Hacienda Petac have worked on the perfect solution, providing a truly unforgettable escape from the world we are so connected to. Hacienda Petac,…
Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy is a sarcastically funny and sexy saga that is sure to strike a chord with any woman who has truly lived. “Women with a Past” will savor the delicious descriptive delivered by comedian and author, Ophira Eisenberg, as she embarks on her quest for true love. The reader soon…