A Review of Café La Rue, a European-Inspired Bistro at La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel and Spa
By J.C. Thomas Upon its grand opening in 1926, the oceanfront La Valencia Hotel and Spa became an instant icon of La Jolla, the upscale neighborhood 12 miles north of downtown San Diego. With its rosy-hued, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, the property known as “The Pink Lady of La Jolla” continues to exude a timeless elegance and […]
A Night at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel
By J. C. Thomas When you’re spending a night in one of Europe’s grand old cities – and London is arguably the grandest of them all – select a hotel that matches the splendor of the whole experience. The Royal Lancaster London, a 411-room icon of midcentury architecture a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, is […]
Travel Guide: Morro Bay for Families
By J.C. Thomas Morro Bay, a serene little fishing port on the Central Coast of California, is almost exactly half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco (200 miles and 230 miles respectively), and the perfect weekend getaway distance from most of the state. Picturing Morro Bay after a visit brings to mind two distinct […]
Pacifica Is Perfect For Land-Based Whale Watching
Located just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, the beautiful beach-front town of Pacifica is the perfect destination for capturing the southbound journey of migrating gray whales. The voyage starts in October when the gray whales start swimming south from Alaska, passing the California coast from December to January when they are closest to the […]
Mission To Mars: Set The Controls For “The Red Planet”
By George Christopher Thomas LOMPOC, CA — A few miles north of Santa Barbara just along the coast of Central California, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Air Force are planning another mission to Mars. Set to launch the first part of May, the InSight space project will be taking seismic […]
A First Timer’s Guide to New York City
Never been to New York City? Then you must make plans to take a bite out of the Big Apple. By Roger Allnutt There is never a dull moment when you visit New York, with almost infinite entertainment options both day and night to provide an unforgettable itinerary for all visitors. A Spectacular Arrival Whether […]