By Greg Aragon First impressions mean a lot. So, when I pulled into the L’Auberge Del Mar, by Destination Hotels, and saw the sun reflecting on the ocean, as it loomed slightly above the peaked roofs of the hotel, I knew I was in for something special. My getaway began recently when a friend and I drove south to…
By Donna Polizzi If you are looking for a day trip that is unlike any other, head to Guadalupe, California. Guadalupe is a city of roughly 7,500 people, 10 miles east of Santa Maria in Northern Santa Barbara County. Guadalupe is known as the “Gateway to the Dunes” and this town is the opposite of…
Just by catching the metro in Arcadia, Monrovia or Pasadena one can quickly be whisked away on an adventure By Madeline Park Regarded as the third best metro system in the nation in a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, the Los Angeles Metro provides a source of transportation for thousands of people each…
By May S. Ruiz There was a time when my awareness of Scotland was very much limited to Scotch whisky, for which I have neither a fondness nor taste. However, I do know several people who enjoy the single malt variety so you might say I appreciate Scotch by osmosis. Five years ago, though, I…
Get Ready to Travel to Distant Lands By Emily G. Peters It’s not just a bookstore. It’s not just a luggage shop, or even a travel agency. Distant Lands is a resource; a travel emporium designed to equip those suffering from acute wanderlust. Distant Lands Travel Bookstore and Outfitter is one of those shops…
On Feb. 3, 14 California lawmakers sent a letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for clarity on CBP’s actions and claims against them in implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations. The letter, led by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), specifically mentions reports…
By Jennifer Schlueter Scroll down for video A few days ago, I took off to a house sitting gig in Tanzania, but before starting it, I went on a 4-day safari to Lake Natron with GM Expeditions, their co-owner Elizabeth and her friend Linda. We camped at Ngare Sero Lake Natron Camp for 3 nights…
Summer is the time of year when many people are thinking about vacations, road trips and other travel plans. For pet owners, the idea of bringing their pets along is an exciting proposition. Dr. Metzger of Rainbow Veterinary Hospital in Burbank, California, encourages pet owners to do a little advanced planning in order to make…
Catalina is not just an island paradise; it’s a very close island paradise, which makes it a perfect day or weekend getaway. In fact, at only 24 miles across the sea from Long Beach, the place can be reached by boat in one hour. So with the summer sun beating down on the mainland, I…
