Not long ago, it was taboo for Americans to travel to Vietnam. The Vietnam government didn’t make access to their country easy for Americans and sometimes they even made it difficult. American thrill-seekers adventurous enough to take the journey were few and far between. Now Vietnam’s borders are wide open and the word is starting…
Category: Destinations
Luxury and unique vacation spots
Sweet Getaways for Valentine’s Day
Whether you’ve only got a night, or a few weeks, here’s a few tempting getaways for couples, as well as a couple of ideas for those who are on their own for Valentine’s Day (or week). “Make Out on Miracle Mile Package” (Wilshire, Los Angeles) The Hotel Wilshire has launched a package for all…
The New Magnificent Mammoth
Note: Snow this December 2011 in Mammoth is scarce; however, resort operators are confident that it will come. The last time I visited Mammoth Lakes, Calif. I was woken up about midnight by the ground shaking, and it shook several more times during the night. Having recently seen the movie “Dante’s Peak,” in which a…
Spa, Gourmet Treats of Yountville
When heading to Northern California for fine wine, the busy town of Napa is the first place that comes to mind for a stay in the famous wine country of Napa Valley. However, just a few miles north lies Yountville, a small, peaceful town that remains about the size it was when Mexico gave the…
Ojai Delights
Ojai Valley is a unique place for visitors and residents alike in that it offers distinct settings and activities, from the famed Ojai Music Festival to camping and fishing, to fine dining, wine tasting, and art gallery and spa hopping. The Ojai Music festival, now in its sixth decade, happens next month, and it might…