Apple pie is as American as the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but not all apple pie is made equal. We explore the possibility that the best apple pie in the USA is in the little gold rush town of Julian, California. It’s no exaggeration to say that America has a fascination with apple … Read more
Palm Springs, California is a living museum of mid-century modern. It’d be a shame to stay somewhere ordinary in a town so styled. So here are our top 3 extraordinary places to stay in Palm Springs – home of the Rat Pack. It’s quite a feeling to be lounging by a beautiful pool looking up … Read more
In the food stakes, San Diego has the best of all worlds. With influences from all over the globe, coupled with its ridiculously reliable sunny weather, international al fresco dining is a year-round thing here. But to narrow it down, here are our top 7 unforgettable dining experiences in San Diego, CA. Of all the … Read more
North America is made for driving holidays. Big distances, big roads and even bigger views, the best way to see this amazing part of the world is from behind the wheel. And Highway 1 along the Pacific southwest coast of the USA is the ultimate road-tripper’s road. The San Fran – LA drive is one … Read more
A hike through the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is something not to be missed. A perfect microcosm of rarities survives in this 2000-acre park. Add to that views out over the Pacific, incredible landscapes, sheer cliffs, vast black beaches… Torrey Pines is a must. When our friend Mona suggested we go for a hike … Read more
The drive from San Diego to Las Vegas is probably the best road trip we’ve ever done. From desert roads to mountain passes, the Colorado River to the San Andreas Fault, and Route 66 to America’s best apple pie… It’s the American dream at 70 miles an hour! Sign up to our free newsletter here … Read more
Most of the time I find drinking at breweries a bit like drinking at the cellar door of a winery. Food’s usually expensive, the drink’s not much cheaper and the surroundings tend to be a little… gritty. Stone Brewery, San Diego isn’t like that though. In fact it doesn’t feel like a brewery at all. … Read more
Tucked away on the Pacific side of Route 1, the Bacara Resort and Spa – just outside Santa Barbara, California – is a man-made oasis of beauty, luxury and tranquility… And if that’s good enough for the likes of Michael Jordan and Oprah, then it’s good enough for me! One of the main challenges of … Read more
Wine tours are a lot of fun. But if we’re talking understatements, the tour I went on with San Diego Beer and Wine Tours recently was the best yet! It had the perfect mix of an entertaining guide, incredible Southern Californian scenery and some surprisingly good wines. San Diego is kind of perfect for making … Read more
It’s true: LAX is a necessary evil for exploring the US West Coast. It’s big, ugly and brutal. On the other hand, Los Angeles itself is a fun, eclectic, buzzing city – the perfect place to charge your batteries and get over that jetlag. The question is, where do you stay in LA? In the … Read more