the TRAVEL ABSTRACT

California

My first trip ever to the Napa Valley started with a stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. Several years later and returning

You could say my trip to Napa was planned a little last minute. This obviously left me out of the running for dining at certain

For me, the allure of riding on a train is real. There is just something about an elegant train ride that I can’t quite put

Planning a visit to Napa Valley is no easy feat. If you are not familiar with the area, it can be rather challenging. I had

There is no shortage of wineries to visit in Napa Valley. You will quickly realize it may be nearly impossible to cover them all even

There is certainly no lack of luxury resorts within the Napa area. You will find them all the way from Napa to Calistoga. If you

Trying to plan and navigate your way through Yosemite National Park can be a bit challenging. There are a multitude of hikes, sights, and places

I added another notch to the loop of my Fairmont belt. This time it was at the historic Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley. Occasionally,

While the words French and chateau are often used together, I discovered not all great chateaus must be in France. The stately residence of Chateau

California

This year we spent New Years at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The Fairmont has a great reward system in place if you are a