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Hip, Hip, Rooh-ray! ROOH’s progressive Indian cuisine hits it out of the park

A date night. A wedding shower. An anniversary. A family reunion. These, plus more, are all reasons to dine at the exquisite ROOH, billed as a “progressive” Indian fine dining establishment located on trendy University Avenue in Palo Alto. Let’s start with the vibe – opulent, yet approachable; aromatic, but not overwhelming.  Scarlet velvet curtains, …

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Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Ka’anapali $120 Million Transformation Gets a Million Thumbs Ups

It’s a kid magnet for sure.  At the Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali, a new interactive Keiki Splash Zone features tall, lime green poles resembling tilting stalks that are actually spray jets in the sandy toddler pool. A mini-waterslide and waterfall add to the watery whimsy. And for older kids and those of us …

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Yosemite Tent Cabins: A Great Way to Camp With Kids While Saving Your Back

When my kids were small, my husband and I mini-vanned to state parks, met up with like-minded, nature-loving families, and proceeded to set up all our tents and campfires together.  Yes, those times were fun, but there’s another way to camp, and it is not cheating. We recently discovered the joys of tent cabins, and …

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Four Seasons Silicon Valley Releases Casual Afternoon Tea

Knowing that the honeycomb comes direct from its rooftop garden gives The 3H fAternoon Tea at the Four Seasons Hotel that much more appeal.  On a recent family visit to check out our favorite ritual, we discovered the non-traditional approach a refreshing take.  The hotel launched the offering in March for Women’s History Month, and …

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REVIEW Skunk Train Railbikes: Let’s Get Ready to Roll!

Fort Bragg, a former lumber town  based in Mendocino County,  is famous for Sea Glass Beach and its Skunk Train, a short-route train that has entertained families for years as it chugs through the massive redwoods .  Within the last couple of years, the Skunk Train owners have added railbikes to the roster of their …

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