Hard Rock Hotel has a reputation for being a fun place to indulge and live like a rock star. It can be exactly that. However, I found that it was also the perfect spot for a luxurious solo getaway that did not involve any wild parties. I relaxed at the Rock Spa, ate fabulous food and thoroughly […]
California
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms – Hemet, California
The San Jacinto Valley fills up with snowbirds each Winter. The cities of Hemet and San Jacinto are near Palm Springs. Winters are mild and the atmosphere is relaxed and slow paced. I’m not a senior citizen and don’t have an RV, but I enjoyed spending a few days at Golden Village Palms. This is an […]
Behind The Scenes at The Ramona Bowl
Are you familiar with Ramona? The novel was written by Helen Hunt Jackson after the Mexican American War. California was now a part of the United States and she wrote the fictional story to highlight issues that the people in the area were facing. Garnet Holme adapted the novel to a play that made it’s […]
An Afternoon in Idyllwild
I’ve been meaning to visit Idyllwild for years and finally did it! This is a charming small town in the San Jacinto Mountains in Southern California – between Palm Springs and Hemet. It’s an easy drive from Orange County, but feels like another world. They actually get to experience all four seasons in Idyllwild. This […]
California Equine Retirement Foundation – San Jacinto, California
Horse racing is big business. After earning millions for their owners, what happens to these horses after their racing careers are over? For many fortunate horses, they end up at CERF. The California Equine Retirement Foundation (CERF) is a charitable sanctuary for thoroughbreds and other performing horses. They recently relocated from Winchester to San Jacinto. […]