Intercontinental has opened a second property in Los Angeles that is sure to impress. The InterContinental brand opened their first Los Angeles property in the business district of Century City in 2007. The hotel remains an example of lavish architecture in Los Angeles ever since. But, last year, the IHG […]
If it’s Memorial Day weekend in the Napa Valley, then it’s time for BottleRock, the three-day music, food, wine, and brew festival. The first taste of the summer festival season begins with BottleRock presented by JaM Cellars and taking place at the Napa fairgrounds. Move over Muse, Snoop Dog, and […]
Despite what many envisioned after watching the media coverage of fires that raged through Sonoma and Napa County in 2017, Napa Valley remains virtually unblemished to the eyes of visiting tourists… Napa Blossoms Having spent several weeks in the area last summer, I anticipated a visual and emotional assault during […]
Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest, a four-day culinary immersion into the refined and rugged bounty of Central California, returns for its fifth year March 15-18. GourmetFest today announced its lineup for the esteemed event as well as the opening of general admission ticket sales beginning February 1 at GourmetFestCarmel.com. More than […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall/Winter 2017 | Nestled into the heart of Napa wine country, Yountville is an adorably sophisticated, main-street kind of town that is filled with some of the world’s finest foods and wines. Only about an hour and a half drive from San Francisco, Yountville is within easy driving […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall/Winter 2017 | Committed to long-term success, Jordan says that if they aren’t getting better, they are getting worse. Fortunately, in this case, the entire brand continues to only get better each season. John Jordan has always said, “We focus on three things at Jordan: food, wine and […]
The Sonoma County Wine Country near Healdsburg, California, offers a more relaxed vibe than its neighbor Napa Valley. After tasting and sipping your way through this serene countryside, lay your head to rest in one of thirteen rooms or suites at the Honor Mansion. Peace and Quiet Situated in a […]
Great food abounds in California, but Healdsburg features a trio of exceptional establishments serving scrumptious gourmet treats. Whether you choose to leave your dinner in the capable hands of Chef Valette by ordering his “Trust Me” tasting menu at his namesake restaurant, treat yourself to delectable dishes in a neighborly […]
While many luxury villa rentals have beautiful gardens, ocean, lake and mountain views, and are set in locations with spectacular scenery, LuxeGetaways is particularly fond of ”forever views” that simply transport you… leaving any hints of your stress or problems miles and miles away. Here are some of our favorite […]
Always a unique California experience, the Napa Valley Wine Train echoes the glory days of train travel. As the fall approaches, they have announced the expansion of its Quattro Vino tour and tasting program, which now includes three new offerings – the Legacy, Estate, and Collective journeys. Each of these immersions into […]
Pismo Beach is the perfect place for an overnight stay on the epic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway. California’s central coast is filled with boutique wineries, Hearst Castle, world-class golf, wildlife sanctuaries, historic missions and antique shops. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles in San Luis Obispo County, […]
As California’s southernmost metropolis, San Diego is a veritable coastal paradise that’s widely lauded for its fabulous climate. Often referred to as “Mediterranean” in nature, the region boasts moderate warm daytime and cool evening temperatures nearly year round that rarely reach the point “too hot” or “too cold.” This […]
