Getaways

[caption id="attachment_87261" align="aligncenter" width="740"] Photo courtesy of Getty Images[/caption] Whether your family counts a holiday vacation among your treasured traditions or you’re anticipating a holiday getaway for the first time, getting an early start on your planning can help ensure your trip is filled with good tidings and joy. Know what you want to spend. If you’re planning to open your wallet a little wider for this trip than you have in the past, you’re not alone. A survey by American Express Travel found more than 60% of travelers are planning to spend more on trips in 2021 since they missed out on travel in 2020. Setting your budget now can help you make choices about things like accommodations and...

Just five or six days after a busy week in San Francisco, I ventured north yet again, an hour beyond the City, to Napa Valley and its environs. There are many iconic spots throughout the state which say “California,” but...

Slotted between the smaller CX-3 and the larger CX-5, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 is a five-passenger small SUV, whose turbocharged engine packs a wallop. Not only that but the car looks great while zipping down the road. The CX-30 has...

The Spa at The Alisal provides a tranquil respite where guests are encouraged to kick off their boots and indulge in a variety of wellness services—ranging from massages and facials to expert-led experiences—curated to complement the plentiful activities offered throughout the resort. “With The Alisal’s expansive offerings of outdoor and athletic activities for guests to enjoy during their stay, I’m excited to introduce treatments that are tailored to those unique muscle groups and aimed at relaxation after physical stress, whether it be a post-horseback riding massage or a relaxation session after a round of tennis,” shares spokesperson from The Alisal. “On the other hand, guests seeking a more luxurious stay at the ranch can select from an array of treatments that...

Some explanation is in order here before we begin, passengers. As I sped north on the 5 recently on another midweek trip to cover a three-game Dodgers and Giants series in San Francisco, it occurred to me, somewhere north of Firebaugh, that I had only glanced at the details of my hotel reservations as well as my game credentials. Pulling into a Chevron station to review the mission details, I saw that I had one game credential. For the Thursday game. Today was Tuesday. I quickly dialed up the Giants press office to explain my dilemma, knowing instinctively that no one would answer. And just like that, someone answered. That moment would prove to be prophetic. “Yes,” said the voice....

[Editor’s Note: We suggested a great Labor Day weekend getaway idea yesterday: Snow Valley (without the snow). It seemed pretty cool. But our news department failed to inform Weekendr section Editor Eddie Rivera that the mountains were about to be...