I just returned from my 10th trip to Baja since pandemic and had the same feelings as when I wrote this letter over a year ago. I had been meaning to post it but never did so now is as good as ever. Originally published in ASTA Travel Advisor magazine Aug 2021) – link here […]
Lifestyle
Palmaïa, The House of AïA Review – Transformations
You could fully enjoy Palmaïa like another luxury all-inclusive beach resort and have a grand time simply eating delicious locally-sourced food and drinking craft cocktails while being mesmerized by the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Or you could do that and some self-discovery if you go in with an open mind and let a shaman light you […]
A Day in Upcountry Maui – Itinerary and Route
I had difficulty finding a sample itinerary for a self-drive day trip to Upcountry Maui that takes into account logistical efficiency, which tells me a couple of things: 1) it’s a road less traveled 2) I should write one As a luxury travel specialist in SoCal, Maui is a top requested destination due to ease […]
A Non-Hiker’s Guide to Half Dome
Less than a year ago, I hated hiking. Last week, I hiked 23 miles and climbed to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. I think I can officially call myself a hiker now, although I am far from an authority in the matter. Prior to Yosemite, I was a non-hiker, best case […]
Flora Farms – California Lifestyle in Cabo
Flora Farms – a popular farm-to-table dining concept for American tourists to visit while in Cabo. Like I don’t think a single patron is from Mexico. It’s located up in the hills near San Jose del Cabo – close for those staying in that area but is a good 45 mins from San Lucas. In […]
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos – Japanese Hollywood Chic in Mexico
Not sure if Japanese/Hollywood/Mexico is a thing but it is now with the entrance of Nobu to the Los Cabos hotel scene. Examples of what I mean by that: The design of the 200 rooms and suites is Japanese minimalist with wood elements and a coastal feel, which really doesn’t make sense but it works. […]
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos – Dining Options Overview
Malibu Farms My Oregonian mom’s favorite restaurant after a week in Cabo. It’s very California-esque, light and bright. Prices are extremely reasonable for an upscale resort establishment (drinks are not). I can certainly see the appeal but for us from SoCal, the farm-to-tables are a dime a dozen (but in a good way still – […]
DTLA Wedding Weekend – The LA Hotel
THE LA HOTEL We spent Friday evening last weekend traversing through 2 hours of traffic from Orange County to the LA Hotel on 3rd and Fig. It used to be the old Marriott Los Angeles and I don’t know if the change had anything to do with the JW opening over at LA Live, but the property was looking tired […]