Monserate Winery Exterior

Monserate Winery–Truly a Hidden Gem in North County San Diego

Monserate Winery is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer! The wines are Italian-styled, and there are many to select from, including Sparkling, Whites, Roses, Reds and Ports. The Tasting Room has extensive counters with wooden beams above and lots of windows to the views outside. Tristan is …

This Trifecta Was Perfecta! Amazing Bucket List Trip Visiting Bora Bora, Easter Island, Lima & Machu Picchu

Imagine traveling to not one, or two— but THREE amazing spots on the globe! This was a true Trifecta! Just back from a cruise to Bora Bora, Easter Island and Machu Picchu we covered three very special “bucket list” meccas. It just doesn’t get much better than this! I hope …

The Bistro Setting

Re-tracing Movie Locations in The South of France

Exploring Luberon in The South of France ~ Often “the destination” itself guides me on my pathway for a trip, yet this time my itinerary was inspired entirely by a movie!  I wanted to re-trace the steps and locations featured in the movie “A Good Year.”  Join me on this …

Exploring On A Pedego Electric Bike – Crystal Cove & Pelican Hill

Along The Nature Trail Now that the weather is better, let’s get out there and ride!!!   This is one of my favorite bike routes, and on this adventure, we ride approximately 12 miles total. It has the charm of Corona del Mar, a nature trail with look-out points along the …

Tequila Bar A&O Restaurant and Bar

Did Someone Say “Tequila Bar”?

The Balboa Bay Resort is the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach and features a restaurant that is perched right along the Newport Harbor. With captivating views of the Bay, boats and paddleboarders they have lovely patio seating and indoor dining and a wrap-around inside bar as well. On the …

Dublin Ha Penny Bridge

PLANNING A TRIP TO IRELAND–MADE EASY!

The “Tourism Ireland” team has creatively brought their very special European island right here to us in Southern California. What an incredible experience for all of us travel agents and travel writers who attended. It was such a pleasure to be there and for us being able to share one-on-one …