Escape to Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
Fall is a fantastic time to visit Southern California for a beach weekend getaway. The weather is warm and sunny, and rates at hotels are lower as are crowds. And while the southern portion of the state has plenty of prime beachfront real estate, if you are looking for a luxe weekend escape that won't break the bank and is still on a beautiful beach, consider Oxnard and a stay at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. The property is one of only a handful of true oceanfront resorts in California.
Read full storySip and Savor: Taste of Vail Returns to the Colorado Ski Town for its 31st Season in April
The Taste of Vail is one of my favorite food and wine festivals in the US. Where else can you ski to a food, beer, wine, and spirit tasting held at the the top of Vail mountain? Celebrating its 31st year April 5-8, 2023, Taste of Vail, held in the iconic Colorado ski town, features winemakers from more than 50 of the top wineries in the northern hemisphere paired with food from Vail's top chefs. It also features wine seminars and a chance to ski some awesome spring powder.
Read full storySpring Break Travel: My Experience Booking an All-Inclusive Getaway to Cancun with CheapCaribbean
Disclosure: CheapCaribbean hosted me on this trip to Dreams Riviera Maya Cancun Resort. But the opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. I never accept hosted visits with the promise of positive coverage and I always tell the truth about my experiences.
Read full storyPack The Pup: Why To Stay at the Dog Friendly Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Poppy checking out the cockpit on our United Airlines flight to Puerto VallartaBecca Blond. **Pack The Pup is a dog travel series where my taco loving, jet-setting Chihuahua Poppy and I review pet friendly hotels across the world***
Read full storyA Weekend at Hemingways: Why to Stay at this Watamu Beach Resort
Watamu on Kenya's Swahili Coast is one of East Africa's most spectacular beaches.Becca Blond. I dip the fresh roti into the near empty bowl of Thai-style green curry, mopping up whats left of the flavor packed sauce. It is perfect mix of spice and coconut milk sweetness. I chew slowly, savoring this last bite of deliciousness while watching the last bits of color dance across the sky.
Read full storyGolf, Spa, Eat, Repeat…. Why To Spend A Weekend In Palm Springs
Becca and Poppy at Agua Caliente Resort in Palm SpringsBecca Blond. Beneath a layer of sheets, I'm laying face down on the strangest massage table I've experienced. It is a bed with a mattress made from quartz rocks and feels a bit like laying on thick, slightly pebbly sand, which is far more comfortable than it might sound. Infrared rays will soon penetrate my body. I’m at the award-winning Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage in Greater Palm Springs about to experience the Restored Energy Massage, which my body tells me I’m in desperate need of. The only Forbes Five-Star rated spa in California in 2021, Sunstone also ranked 19th on Spas of America’s Top 100 in North America list last year. With all this clout, I’m more than ready to see if the treatment lives up to the hype.
Read full storyWhere The Mountains Meet The Sea: Why To Vacation in Puerto Vallarta
The new Hilton Vallarta Riviera All InclusiveBecca Blond. On Mexico's west coast, the Sierra Madre mountains tumble down onto gold sand beaches that meet the deep blue water of the Pacific Ocean in the charming town of Puerto Vallarta. An easy and direct flight from cities like Denver, Los Angeles and Newark, it is a top US travel destination well worth exploring.
Read full storyWild Montana Getaway: Why To Book A Weekend Retreat At The Ranch at Rock Creek
“I like to think of preparing for target shooting like breathing for yoga,” my guide tells me as I line the sight on my revolver up with the moving Texas Star Target. “So inhale now, relax, and then when you aren’t thinking about it as you exhale pull the trigger.”
Read full storyWhy To Check Out Art Of Banksy In Denver Now: One-Of-A-Kind Exhibit Opens in The Mile High City
The Art of Banksy exhibit opens in DenverBecca Blond. Featuring more than 100 works by the elusive street artist, The Art of Banksy exhibit debuted at the Denver Sports Castle today and runs through June 12, 2022. Many of the British artist’s most recognizable images such as “Flower Thrower” and “Rude Copper” are on display accompanied by descriptions of the work in visual and audio formats. The art on display covers the span of Banksy’s career, which began in the early 1990s when the artist started creating graffiti street art.
Read full storyRhino Ark Launches Initiative To Plant 80,000 Trees Per Month in Kenya
This Earth Day help Kenyan based charity Rhino Ark reach its goal of planting 40,000 to 80,000 trees per month over the next three years to restore Kenya’s once pristine mountain forest ecosystems. Whether you’ve visited the East African nation for a safari or dream of it or you just want to give back to a global good cause, Rhino Ark is seeking to reduce some of the effects of the climate crisis one tree at a time.
Read full storyWhy To Spend a Week Road Tripping Across Oregon
From sage covered desert where rainy days are few and far between; to a rugged coastline where the Pacific Ocean meets lush old growth forest; and in the middle a verdant valley known for producing top quality wine and in spring fields of tulips, Oregon is a wonderfully diverse state that makes for a perfect week long road trip. Here we tell you why heading from the coast to the desert makes for an epic summer adventure.
Read full storyWhy To Spend A Weekend Exploring Reno: The Biggest Little City in the World
Known for its neon lights, Old Western heritage and slot machines, over the last decade Reno has been quietly reinventing itself from “the other Nevada gambling destination that isn’t Vegas” to one that lives up to its famed slogan of The Biggest Little City in the World.
Read full storyCherry Creek's Original Luxury Property Re-Opens as Stylish Hotel Clio
Hotel Clio hotel room with Rocky Mountain viewsBecca Blond. (Denver, Colo.) Cherry Creek’s original luxury property, the JW Marriott, has been re-imagined as the stylish Hotel Clio, which re-opened as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Luxury Collection on March 15.
Read full storyWhy You Should Spend 48 Hours in Nashville
The writer and her service dog Bobbi at the Country Music Awards in November, 2019.Becca Blond. Nashville has long been famous for its country music scene but there is so much more to this vibrant, bustling Tennessee city these days that make it an easy place to sepnd 48 hours in. Music City is having quite a modern renaissance when it comes to food, drink and culture. It is fast gaining a reputation as a place you come for craft cocktails and foodie restaurants as much as the Broadway Honky Tonks.
Read full storyCharleston Southern Charm: Why You Should Visit The Holy City Now
Charleston's southern charm is endearing year round.Becca Blond. There is something about Charleston’s southern charm that never gets old and keeps travelers returning year after year, which is why you should visit the Holy City now. With its walkable downtown, its rich historical legacy dating back to the 1700s and one-of-a-kind architecture, this Southern port city is like nowhere else in America.
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