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Sycamore Spa – The Ranch at Laguna Beach 🏖️

November 14, 2016 by Valerie Mitchell

Now, there is one more reason to visit The Ranch at Laguna Beach! Sycamore Spa is open for day use and for guests of the resort. I used to think that spas were only for an occasional treat, but now I’m convinced that my overall well-being has improved now that I take care of my […]

Free Concerts at The Richard Nixon Library – Yorba Linda, California

November 6, 2016 by Valerie Mitchell

Did you know that the Nixon Presidential Library has concerts every Sunday? I didn’t either! The library is located in Orange County in Yorba Linda on the site of the home where Richard Nixon was born. There is a small admission fee for the actual library and they have space available for meetings and events. […]

Perfect Getaway at the Hard Rock Hotel – San Diego

November 1, 2016 by Valerie Mitchell

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 […]

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms – Hemet, California

October 30, 2016 by Valerie Mitchell

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

October 28, 2016 by Valerie Mitchell

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 […]

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