I’m sitting at the “money table,” and by time we’re done eating, I feel rich… with food, that is. Here in Half Moon Bay, one of the newer kids on Main Street is Fattoria e Mare. Opened in 2021, Fattoria e Mare is contributing to the community with lip-smacking Italian fare emphasizing local ingredients and …
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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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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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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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Three women are rocking out as they watch me sleep. I’m at The Barnes Hotel where a vibrant graphic mural above my bed reveals a trio of tattooed ladies who could care less if I snored. Once named the Villa Florence, the eight-story building is now The Barnes, located in the very heart of downtown …
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An American businessman who knows nothing about Chinese ways comes to China to ink a deal with his small, family-run signage company. What ensues is cultural mayhem as he fumbles his way through social landmines that explode without him even knowing. Given the U.S.’ tenuous relationship with China, the play comes at a perfect time. …
Anyone who has kids and trots with them into a fancy hotel knows the feeling of having to reign in Little Junior when he gets a wee rambunctious. However, the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa welcomes children and pets so parents can feel a sense of relief minus any embarrassment. Set on …
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa: Renewed and Ready for 21st Century Families Read More »
Swanky. Swanky. Swanky. The moody and brooding Tetra Hotel struts into Silicon Valley with muscle and bravado, given its eight-story steel and glass modern build, big scale original art, and outdoor pool suspended as a bridge between two structures. Tetra is the newest bauble on the Marriott chain of Autograph Collection boutique hotels. Fans adore the …