Do you have a favorite season? Spring is mine. I love the green, the colorful flowers and the weather that is warming up, but not too hot. This year has been especially nice in California with the super bloom of wildflowers blanketing the mountains and hillsides. I enjoy seeing the large patches of color. It’s […]
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont Hotel
The moment I stepped into the lobby at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Claremont I felt like a welcomed guest. The employees were friendly and helpful. Of course, there were also delicious chocolate chip cookies waiting for me! The hotel is on Foothill Boulevard, which is also historic Route 66. There is food and entertainment […]
The Oaks at Ojai Spa Vacation 🌞
Did you go to Summer camp as a kid? Did you enjoy the variety of activities and fun with new friends? Have you ever wished you could recreate that experience as an adult, minus the bugs and uncomfortable bunk beds? You can! The Oaks at Ojai is a spa resort that feels like a luxury […]
Big Sur Getaway at Glen Oaks
Looking for a California getaway that will allow you to relax and leave your worries behind you? A luxury cabin at Glen Oaks in Big Sur provided exactly that kind of escape for me! I’ve enjoyed the scenic Highway 1 drive through Big Sur before, but this was my first time to stay in the area. […]
Rediscovering Steinbeck at The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas
Do you remember reading Steinbeck in high school or college? The first book I read was The Grapes of Wrath. It had such an impact on me that I read it through a second time immediately to pick up on additional details and foreshadowing of what I now knew was the ending. The Grapes of […]