September 2, 2013
The gate-guarded Mexican beach resort of Las Gaviotas Rosarito is a mere 35-minute drive from the border of California. It is a well-planned community with three layers of single-family, detached homes, each level having an unobstructed view of the cascading Pacific coast. Residents enjoy a breezy beach great for surfing and paddle boarding, an ocean boardwalk, […]
September 2, 2013
Located just an hour’s drive south of San Diego are the white sandy beaches of Rosarito, a friendly and laid-back beach town. Quiet, nonviolent Rosarito has suffered unfairly from the reputation of mainland Mexico’s troubled border cities and from the decline in the U.S. economy and is just beginning to hit the radar of American and […]
September 2, 2013
Puerto Nuevo, 10 miles south of the famous Baja city of Rosarito is a must-do on any Baja California itinerary. This small fishing village was founded in the 1950s as a small stand near a Newport cigarette billboard (Newport translates to Puerto Nuevo in Spanish). The billboard is long gone but more than 30 restaurants […]
September 2, 2013
Looking for a great place for a girlfriend’s getaway? Try the Westin La Paloma Tucson AZ. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Catalina Mountains, the La Paloma offers something for everyone. In addition to incredible views of the mountains, desert, and city below, the location could not be better; whether you are looking for upscale shopping, […]
September 2, 2013
When I’m away on business in an interesting destination that’s not directly related to my travel writing, I try to add on a day or two to see the sights and take a breath. This type of travel is commonly referred to as “bleasure” — combining business and pleasure. This has proved to be one […]
September 2, 2013
When my kids were growing up, there is nothing I enjoyed more than our fun family vacations — a time when we could leave our laptops behind (or in the hotel room) and disconnect from our cell phones (or mute them). The key lies in being resourceful and creative and to be keenly aware of what excites […]
September 2, 2013
Looking for a great place to kick back on a fun, relaxing and romantic weekend interlude or a fun place to get away for the weekend with kiddos? Try a Sanibel Island vacation at the Casa Ybel Resort, just across the bay from Ft. Meyers on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located off the southwestern coast of Florida, […]
August 31, 2013
Located on the azure Sea of Cortez, CostaBaja Resort and Spa enjoys the distinction of being the only 5-star resort in the city of La Paz, on Mexico’s Baja peninsula. La Paz means “the peace” – a feeling that is transformed throughout CostaBaja, nestled between the serene desert and the majestic breeze-swept Sea of Cortez […]
August 31, 2013
From its prime location overlooking the crashing aquamarine Pacific, Sea4Two offers stunning views and a convenient home base for everything from relaxation to revelry. Just a 10-minute drive from the California border with Baja, Mexico, and 30-minute drive from San Diego, this charming villa in San Antonio Delmar offers unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean […]
August 31, 2013
Don’t let untimely delays causing a long layover derail your trip. As a frequent traveler, few things annoy me more than the tight layovers, which these days can be 35 minutes or less. These short lag times can result in missed flights or lost luggage. On the other side of the coin, a longer layover […]