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California

The Hotel Carmel in Carmel By The Sea

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Hotel Carmel is a new addition to the picturesque California Town of Carmel by the Sea. I’ve walked by it many times when it was formerly known as The Dolphin Inn. It has now been transformed and refurbished as a new boutique hotel. The hotel has some European styling with a California twist. It is […]

The Cheese Shop in Carmel By The Sea

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Are you a cheese lover? The Cheese Shop in Carmel by The Sea is a wonderful place to visit. I make a point to stop here each time I’m in the area. For a cheese lover, the sheer quantity of cheese is simply breathtaking. As soon as you walk in, while you are still reeling […]

A Weekend Getaway to Lancaster? Yes!

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Are you familiar with Lancaster? The high dessert community is in Los Angeles County and just about an hour drive from downtown. It has it’s own unique look and feel that is different than other stereotypical LA cities. I’ve driven through the Antelope Valley many times over the years and have stopped in for gas […]

LifeSpa at Life Time Athletic Laguna Niguel

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Is there a Life Time Athletic club near you? The Laguna Niguel location is a 30+ minute drive for me, so it doesn’t make sense for me to go there for daily workouts. It is, however, close enough for an occasional visit to their LifeSpa. When you book spa services, you’ll have access to the club […]