solage calistoga.

There are those properties that you feel fortunate to have found– the Solage Resort in Calistoga, California is one for me. If you are unfamiliar with Calistoga, it is a quaint little town in the northern Napa Valley. An easy hour and a half drive (in good traffic) from the San Francisco airport, Solage is a much…

adult disneyland.

Vegas= Adult Disneyland. I am always concerned when I find a location I adore and want to take people back. Mainly, I worry that the place won’t be as fabulous the second time around. Thankfully, The Chisholm’s, D and I all survived our trip to Vegas, and The beautiful Cosmopolitan was as gorgeous this time, as it…

24 hours in london.

I don’t know how we ended up with only 24 hours in one of the most famous cities in the world. I guess we had too much fun everywhere else, and that is what we were left with. Either way, D and I made the best of our time in London with our new friends,…

avia napa.

What a beautiful addition to downtown Napa, California. The Avia Hotel opened in July of 2009 and has been a staple in wine country ever since. In a land where the boutique hotel reigns supreme, this small chain of hotels delivers chic comfort, affordability and a location that can’t be beat. The room choices range…

le meridien tahiti.

I was a little scared the first time we went to Tahiti. Staying only 1 night on the main island, I wanted a nice, clean and safe location before our cruise. My travel touch stone, Trip Advisor, didn’t always have the best things to say about The Le Meridien or The Intercontinental in Papeete, Tahiti….

sunshine and purple teeth.

Yes, I’ve been M.I.A. That’s because D and I ventured to wine country for a little R&R over the long weekend. We’ve been to the Valley 4 times in less than 2 years– thanks be to our friend’s wedding there– and we absolutely adore the area. (Check out my Moving Beyond Boxed Wine Post Here)…

vdara: oasis in the desert.

Because you know what a stickler I am for creating reviews, here is a review I did for Trip Advisor on the new Vdara hotel in Las Vegas: Vdara was truly an incredible experience in Vegas. We normally stay at The Bellagio when in Vegas, so I was a little nervous to make the switch to this non-gaming,…