San Francisco

The Westin St Francis on Union Square

The Westin St. Francis is the only hotel that actually sits on Union Square. The main building dates back to 1904, and many public areas boast the ornate columns, intricate woodwork and other design elements from this era. Perhaps the property’s most famous feature is its Magenta Grandfather Clock, a popular place for people to meet. Today the property comprises two separate buildings: the historic main building and a newer tower. Three on-site restaurants offer a host of dining options.

Calistoga Ranch Napa Valley California

This private Calistoga vineyard retreat is an Auberge Resort located in a secluded canyon in the Napa Valley with 157 acres of mountainside hiking trails and its own private lake. Individual guest lodges provide an indoor/outdoor living experience, complete with outdoor bath gardens. A lakeside restaurant and 24-hour in-lodge dining accommodate any eating schedule. Spa treatments in The Bathhouse add to the experience of relaxation.

The Carneros Inn Napa California

The Carneros Inn is an indulgent Napa Valley retreat for sophisticated couples and families. Stylistic farm-chic design channels the barns and farmhouses of agricultural Northern California. World-class luxuries include private cottages on 27 acres of private apple orchards and vineyards, a world-class spa and some of the best dining in world famous California wine country.

Great American Road Trips

Discovering the best of America with great American road trips. Trying to decide on the five best road trips to add to your bucket list is akin to picking your favorite child. All have redeeming qualities, each has a unique personality with different views, but narrowing it down to a favorite is almost impossible. While spur of the moment road trips can be exhilarating, planning a road trip with room left for some serendipitous moments peppered in is the perfect recipe for a good time.

L’Auberge Carmel

It was in front of the stunning scenery of Big Sur that Henry Miller said that he learnt to pray. To take the time to meditate in front of the immensity of these cliffs which seem to plunge down into the ocean- the little village of artists of Carmel-by-the-Sea is the ideal base.

Halfway between San Francisco and the coast of Santa Barbara- inhabited by seals- whales and other marine mammals- the village – where Clint Eastwood was once mayor – will charm you with its many art galleries and pebble beaches.

Touring Venice, Italy

The Dorsoduro district is in the south of Venice and includes two islands south of Venice. It’s on relatively high land. Its attractions include several churches and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection located in an unfinished palace that boasts works by Picasso, Dali, Magritte, and many others.

Hotel Drisco San Francisco California

The Hotel Drisco was originally constructed in 1903. Today, the Hotel Drisco blends traditional elegance with the convenience and comfort of a world-class modern hotel. All guests enjoy a gourmet buffet breakfast and an evening wine aperitif. Ideally located in San Francisco’s most celebrated neighborhood, Pacific Heights, the Hotel Drisco puts you close enough to everything while remaining exclusively tucked away in the beauty of a historic residential neighborhood.