Florida Flashback: Happy Birthday Grandpa!
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I’d like to wish my Grandpa Gus a very happy 86th birthday and flashback to his epic surprise in Florida this time last year! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Family
Summertime on Cape Cod
It’s winter in Australia and I’m dreaming about beaches, family time, and fried lobster on Cape Cod. Warning: lots of gratuitous family photos ahead! Continue reading
Dinner on the Queen Mary
We only had an hour on board this giant ship, but we made it count. Pardon me while I indulge in a Leonardo DiCaprio fantasy. Continue reading
Parasailing in Catalina
My parents celebrate their anniversary with a parasailing ride on Catalina Island courtesy of my sister and me. Continue reading
Botanicals & Books: An Afternoon at the Huntington Library
Let’s discuss why the Huntington Library & Gardens is the perfect place to bring your out-of-town parents. Continue reading
Going Coastal: Pismo & Solvang
Pismo and Solvang earn their reputation as “must stop” towns along the California coast. Continue reading
Chilling in Cambria
The California coastal town of Cambria offers cute shops, restaurants, and an impressive stretch of beachfront hotels. Continue reading
Hearst Castle: Cottages and Kitchen Tour
Our final Hearst Castle tour features the wine cellar, two guest cottages, and kitchen — plus one last glimpse of that iconic pool. Continue reading
Hearst Castle: Upstairs Suites Tour
Our Hearst Castle experience continues with a tour of the Upstairs Suites. Want to know a man’s secrets? Look no further than his bedroom! The truth about William Randolph Hearst’s secret love life is revealed. Continue reading
Hearst Castle: Grand Rooms Tour
The highlights of La Cuesta Encantada! The Assembly Room, Refectory, Billiards Room, and Movie Theater. The Neptune Pool and Roman Pool compete for most enticing body of water. Continue reading