Birch Aquarium Whale Adventures
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium...
View ArticleHotel La Jolla, San Diego, California
I’d like to introduce my charming new neighbor: Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, moved in across the street last summer, and is a wonderful addition to our area. My friends and I walk over for drinks...
View ArticleWin a Wonderful La Jolla, California, Getaway
The Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, is just a short stroll from La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego’s favorite coastal community. The chic boutique property is home to Hiatus, a cozy garden-level...
View ArticleWonderful La Jolla Getaway Gets More Wonderful !
I’m excited to share with you that the “Wonderful La Jolla Getaway” we announced last week has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, two very cool local businesses have asked to be included. Surf...
View ArticleOne of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns
I minored in English and taught school for ten years, so you’d think I’d be able to write instructions clearly – but apparently not. I’ve heard from several Authentic Luxury Travel followers who assume...
View ArticleCan I buy you a drink in La Jolla?
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla has a great little lounge on the garden level near the swimming pool. Guests enjoy a cozy fire that takes the chill off the night air and the sound of palm trees swaying...
View ArticleWinner of the La Jolla Getaway
AND THE WINNER IS… The randomly selected winner of our La Jolla Getaway is Jenni Prisk. Congratulations Jenni! We will contact you through the email address you provided when you subscribed, and we...
View ArticleAlaska Dog Sledding
When we planned our trip to Alaska, I was told we’d be too early for dog sledding, but there were other factors to consider – such as the wedding we were attending – and I had no choice but to…The...
View ArticlePlanning a Trip to New York
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple’s options. That was before I learned to rely on the advice of friends and family who live there. Now planning a trip to New York is a…The...
View ArticleLibrary Hotel
“Hey, Elizabeth, my mom’s coming into town and my apartment is too small for her to stay here. Can you suggest a good hotel?” As I said in Planning a Trip to New York, I rely on locals for…The post...
View ArticleFarmers Markets
Farmers markets are of the best places to connect with the local lifestyle – something authentic travelers love to do. Luscious red tomatoes, carrots with frilly green tops…and what’s that spikey...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres
Who knew you could have a great travel experience without really leaving home? My husband and I went to a San Diego Padres game this weekend and discovered that – while we apparently weren’t paying...
View ArticleSan Diego Trip Planning
Some people are ho-hum about their home town, but not me. I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life and appreciate it more every day. When I’m in Balboa Park, I gape at the truly elegant Spanish Colonial...
View ArticleGeorgia O’Keeffe and Lake George
Georgia O’Keeffe, American (1887-1986) Lake George [formerly Reflection Seascape], 1922 Oil on canvas, 16 1/4 x 22 in. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Gift of Charlotte Mack © Georgia O’Keeffe...
View ArticleChicago – 12 Insider Travel Tips
Who says you can’t go home again? I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went back to visit family just recently. What I found was a beautiful city with flowers blooming along litter-free sidewalks – in...
View ArticleFloribbean Cuisine Near Disney World
by Anand contributed this guest post. I didn’t know something called “Floribbean cuisine” existed until I visited Disney World a year back. I was on a six month business trip to the United States and...
View ArticleThe Pierre Hotel, New York
Travelers don’t have to go to museums to learn about the history of a destination. Perfect example: I love the sublime ambience of The Pierre Hotel in New York City. When I stay there, I feel that – in...
View ArticlePlanning a Trip to New York
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple’s options. That was before I learned to rely on the advice of friends and family who live there. Now planning a trip to New York is a…The...
View ArticleLibrary Hotel
“Hey, Elizabeth, my mom’s coming into town and my apartment is too small for her to stay here. Can you suggest a good hotel?” As I said in Planning a Trip to New York, I rely on locals for…The post...
View ArticleFarmers Markets
Farmers markets are of the best places to connect with the local lifestyle – something authentic travelers love to do. Luscious red tomatoes, carrots with frilly green tops…and what’s that spikey...
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