Planning your next Maui itinerary? Have only a few days to explore? No problem — you can easily pack in a solid Maui itinerary for just 3 days, especially if you live on the west coast. When Kevin and I moved to California nearly 14 years ago, we thought that we’d…
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Rock climbing in Joshua Tree is a bucket list experience. Located just 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is a climbing mecca — famous for its traditional-style crack, slab and steep face climbing. There is nothing like it as you feel the adrenaline rush and live…
There are no shortage of Napa Valley wine tours for couples. But the Napa Valley Wine Train is certainly the most unique. Originally a rail line built in 1864 to take visitors north to the resort town of Calistoga, the Wine Train is a three-hour, 36-mile round-trip journey from Downtown Napa to St. Helena and…
Calistoga mud baths are legendary in California for some dirty bliss. Besides being relaxing, mud baths are said to be good for detoxifying with anti-inflammatory benefits and for helping skin conditions like acne. Sign me up! How much of is it true? I’m not sure, but it’s truly an experience…
Interested in the best wines from Sonoma? Looking for recommendations on Guerneville restaurants and fun activities in wine country? My husband and I have been counting down the days to our latest adventures in California’s Russian River. Our good friends Daniel and Alex recently tied the knot at a lovely…
Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in Lake Arrowhead. There is hiking — we’ve ranked the top hiking trails in Lake Arrowhead — along lakeside relaxation and scenic dining spots. There is even a wine bar. A wine…
Looking for an escape from it all? Check out our latest post where we’ll take you along the best hikes in Lake Arrowhead. Kevin visited Lake Arrowhead for the first time a few years back with our friend Kim, while I was on a work trip in Alaska. And what…
Looking for the perfect date night in Las Vegas? We got you. To mark our 3 year wedding anniversary, Kevin and I decided that a trip to Vegas was long overdue. So we packed our bags, the twins and all of their gear… Oh boy, I remember when date night…
There is no shortage of things to do on Catalina Island. It’s hard to believe that the last time Kevin and I visited Catalina Island was over a decade ago. Truth be told, we did next to nothing on that trip. I was exhausted and jet lagged from a work…
When planning our latest weekend adventure, I knew we had to go parasailing on Catalina Island. I recently learned that Kevin has never done it before. I guess I shouldn’t be too shocked. He has a crippling fear of heights. So I say, the time has come for him to…