10 Things You Need to Know About Abalone Diving in Mendocino, CA My Mendocino abalone diving adventure started with a drive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mendocino—which was one of the most stunning drives I have ever experienced. I lucked… Cynthia Cunniff , September 30, 2016
California’s Iconic La Valencia Hotel to Celebrate 90 Years with Packages & a 20s-Themed Gala The iconic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California, will celebrate its 90th anniversary in December. Famous greats like Madonna, Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, Bono, John Lennon, and Theodore Geisel (better known… Johnny Jet , September 29, 2016
Adirondack Plush at Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge hit me like a swank Colorado resort, but then I sat back, beheld the ancient Adirondack Mountains from an outdoor jacuzzi after dining on some choice… Bruce Northam , September 19, 2016
Where to Catch Oktoberfest in Los Angeles Oktoberfest is right around the corner—so pull out your lederhosen and raise a stein! If you can’t make it to the big fest in Munich, try one of these Los… Caitlin Martin Marker , September 16, 2016
20 Reasons to Stay at the Four Seasons Lanai If you’ve been following my travels on social media, then you know that my wife and I were in Hawaii for an epic babymoon. Our first stop was the Four… Johnny Jet , September 13, 2016
The 2016 US Open with SPG Amex I was planning on attending the US Open last week since I’m one of SPG Amex’s ambassadors and it’s actually in my contract to go! However, my wife was put… Johnny Jet , September 12, 2016
Flying High at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with all things aviation. Big or small. Fast or slow. It didn’t matter. From dragging my parents to the… Spencer Marker , September 8, 2016
Hotel Review: The Marmara Park Avenue As I walked into the lobby of the new Marmara Park Avenue hotel, the stark, modern design caught my attention immediately. As soon as I entered through the hand-blown glass and faceted-steel… Juliet Pennington , September 7, 2016
12 Reasons to Visit the New Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Aloha! If you’re following me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Periscope, then you know that my wife and I were recently in Hawaii for a babymoon! I believe ‘babymoon’ is defined as the last peaceful… Johnny Jet , September 5, 2016
10 Things to Do in Delray Beach, Florida Delray Beach, Florida, the hidden gem of Palm Beach County, has been rated “Most Fun Small Town in the United States” by Rand McNally, USA Today and the Travel channel,… Stephen Chrisanthus , August 31, 2016
“The Hills” Are Alive in New York City Where is the longest playground slide in New York City? And what is the closest land-based vantage point to view the face and front of the Statue of Liberty? The… John Lampl , August 30, 2016
New York’s Catskills: Forging a Post-Borscht Belt Identity From the 1920s through the 60s, Jewish middle and working class families from New York City flocked to the Catskills, a mountainous region about 100 miles north of the city…. Dave Zuchowski , August 16, 2016
Live from Waikiki: Hawaii Receives Largest Hilton Garden Inn in the World In June, the 700th Hilton Garden Inn opened as the largest Hilton Garden Inn in the world. The 623-room Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach (2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; 808-892-1820) is… Caitlin Martin Marker , August 5, 2016
My Summer Trip for SPG Amex We receive compensation from our advertising partners for links on the blog. Here’s our full Advertiser Policy. Full disclosure: This experience was in conjunction with the SPG Amex Stars program I’m… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2016
Live from Kaua’i: The First Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Hawaii It was an exciting day for the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay (3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746; 808-823-6000), as the property’s grand opening marked the arrival of the first Hilton Garden Inn in… Caitlin Martin Marker , July 28, 2016
