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Enjoying the Southern California Coast at the Terranea Resort
Morning views from the Terranea ResortWe found paradise at the Terranea Resort on the Southern California Coast just outside Los Angeles.The dictionary on my MacBook defines paradise as “an ideal or...
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Sunset at the Terranea Resort on the SoCal Coast
Note: click photograph for a larger viewAs a travel photographer, once in a while I am treated to a sunset that is beyond spectacular. This one seemingly went on for hours and amazed all of us at the...
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San Diego Dining: Top of the Market Restaurant
Chef Ivan FlowersWe recently completed a 15-day journey up and down the Southern California Coast in a quest to experience the region’s very best luxury oceanfront resorts with the intention of...
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We Visit The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California
Click for a larger view.As we considered resorts for our series on Southern California’s best coastal resorts, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, in the posh San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla, was high on our...
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The Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island Near San Diego
The second stop on our Southern California coastal resort tour was the historic Hotel del Coronado.We’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel del Coronado a few years ago, and there was no question...
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Casa Del Mar: Luxury LA Beach Hotel in Santa Monica
In our quest to discover the very best luxury beach hotels in Southern California, the third stop on our 15-day road tour was the Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, California.Hotel Casa del Mar, once...
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Terranea: Los Angeles’ Luxury Oceanfront Resort
The fourth stop on our 15-day road tour to discover Southern California’s best luxury beach hotels and resorts found us at the Terranea Resort.Poised above beautiful coastal bluffs with sweeping views...
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The Resort at Pelican Hill – Newport Beach, CA
For the fifth stop on our quest to experience the best luxury coastal resorts in Southern California, we enjoyed two nights at the stunningly beautiful Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach,...
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L’Auberge Del Mar Resort – Del Mar, California
The sixth stop on our luxury Southern California coastal resort tour found us enjoying two nights at the L’Auberge Del Mar Resort in Del Mar, California.L’Auberge Del Mar is located in the heart of...
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The La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California
The seventh and last stop on our Southern California coastal resort tour had us luxuriating for two nights at the renowned La Valencia Hotel in the chic town of La Jolla.Locally known as “The Pink...
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August Flashback: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park – Valley FloorAugust is here, and the summer is nearly over. Carol and I decided to spend our summer at home in Scottsdale this year to continue to lay the important foundational...
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Check-In: La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
For the second time, we’re fortunate to be staying at the La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in La Quinta, California, just south of Palm Springs.We stayed here nearly four years ago...
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Santa Barbara: Cliffs Over Butterfly Beach
Click photo for larger view. ©2015, David A. PorterWe’re just home from a fun trip to “America’s Riviera”, Santa Barbara, California, and we have a lot to share with you in the coming days. We were...
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Check-In: Four Seasons Resort – The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California is one of our favorite Southern California destinations. Located roughly 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, the city lies on a...
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Santa Barbara Classic Wine Tours
Santa Barbara Classic Wine Tours Owners: Kevin and Sherene Donoghue.Exploring Santa Barbara Wine CountryWhen considering a tour of wine regions in the U.S., most luxury boomer travelers think first of...
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Casa Del Mar: Luxury LA Beach Hotel in Santa Monica
In our quest to discover the very best luxury beach hotels in Southern California, the third stop on our 15-day road tour was the Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, California. Hotel Casa del Mar,...
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Terranea: Los Angeles’ Luxury Oceanfront Resort
The fourth stop on our 15-day road tour to discover Southern California’s best luxury beach hotels and resorts found us at the Terranea Resort. Poised above beautiful coastal bluffs with sweeping views...
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The Resort at Pelican Hill – Newport Beach, CA
For the fifth stop on our quest to experience the best luxury coastal resorts in Southern California, we enjoyed two nights at the stunningly beautiful Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach,...
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L’Auberge Del Mar Resort – Del Mar, California
The sixth stop on our luxury Southern California coastal resort tour found us enjoying two nights at the L’Auberge Del Mar Resort in Del Mar, California. L’Auberge Del Mar is located in the heart of...
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The La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California
The seventh and last stop on our Southern California coastal resort tour had us luxuriating for two nights at the renowned La Valencia Hotel in the chic town of La Jolla. Locally known as “The Pink...
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