Hotel Del Coronado – Perfect for a Staycation, or as a Destination from Afar
Ever since seeing two great films shot on location (The Stuntman and Some Like it Hot), the Hotel del Coronado was a destination not too far from the Emerald City of Oz as a place I ... Continue Reading →
Zimbabwe in Our Backyard: Roar and Snore at San Diego Safari Park
Several years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to South Africa and Zimbabwe on safari. It was a trip I wanted to experience with my family, and with Road and Snore I ... Continue Reading →
La Brasa – Somerville’s Finest
Somerville was an area I sorta remembered when I lived in Boston many decades ago. Adjoining Cambridge, the town had a few record stores I would seek out.
As part of a recent college ... Continue Reading →
Mammoth Mountain 2016
Growing up back east, skiing for me meant scraping snow off the windshield, battling icy roads and generally crowded conditions upon arrival. When I moved west, all my new California ... Continue Reading →
Bertram Inn – Boston’s Best Kept Secret? Not For Too Much Longer
It came time to show my high school daughter the rich academic culture of Boston, and rather than stay in a cookie cutter hotel, we opted for the charm of the Bertram Inn.
Conveniently ... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is for Babies… No, Seriously
Being from Orange County, Disneyland has always been a part of my life. I went so many times that I’ve memorized the dialogue to the rides, know all of the incongruities, and can ... Continue Reading →
Omni Charlottesville Hotel and Monticello
The Omni Charlottesville Hotel accurately bills itself as providing “Charlottesville luxury, southern splendor.” We came a few weeks too late for optimal leaf peeping, but we enjoyed ... Continue Reading →
UVA – Inn at Darden
When making plans for a college visit, always check if there is an on-campus option. Often student run, such a venue provides a more accurate flavor of the region than one of the ubiquitous ... Continue Reading →
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