We headed east of Los Angeles for about 2.5 hours for the ultimate desert retreat. The most luminous glow of red and orange hues lit the sky as we made our way off the paved road and onto soft sand. The course set directly towards the mountain range slightly northeast of Joshua Tree and into Twentynine Palms. As the night grew darker, we couldn’t help but wonder if we had made a wrong turn. It was finally, about a quarter-mile off the road, we saw the lonely, barn-turned-hideaway we would be staying at known as The Folly Collection. Continue reading →
The daily grind in Los Angeles can take a real toll on your heart and soul. That’s why us Angelenos are always looking for weekend getaways that can captivate our mind, body and spirit. After taking a look at these trendy places to stay in Joshua Tree, I may never come back to the big city!Continue reading →
I may have visited Las Vegas plenty of times, but you might be shocked to learn that I’ve never stayed at a Native American Casino in Southern California. Despite what I thought I knew about Indian casinos, I was pleasantly surprised during our staycation at Pala Casino!Continue reading →
San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in California. And in that city lies Coronado Island, a charming and unique neighborhood consisting of well-to-do San Diegans, navy personnel and tourists. But outside of the famous Del lies an offbeat property known as El Cordova, where you can experience a much more intimate side of the island that most tourists aren’t privy to. Continue reading →