Quick Trip to Carter Creek

I ran down to the Texas hill country on Sunday for a quick business trip earlier this week and I just had to tell you about Carter Creek Winery & Resort. While I didn’t have enough time to experience everything (such as the spa and the pool), I wanted to let everyone know what delightful…

Blessing of the Vines

I just got back from a quick trip to the beautiful Texas hill country for Kuhlman Cellars’ Blessing of the Vines event: a spring celebration to welcome the season. There was live music (a fabulous singer and guitarist performing some of my favorite songs!), adorable pups hanging out on the patio (the vineyard is dog…

Spring Tasting at Kuhlman Cellars

Springtime at Kuhlman Cellars is a sight for sore eyes. I drove to the Texas Hill Country today for Kuhlman Cellars’ Blessing of the Vines spring celebration event (more on that later) and was shocked to see how awake the vines and wildflowers already are. After enjoying the grounds and snapping some picks, I finally…

Descanso Gardens’ Enchanted Forest of Light

My best friend Sarah took me to Descanso Gardens’ breathtaking Enchanted Forest of Light while I was in Los Angeles and I just had to tell you about it. It’s the perfect holiday activity in my book. You know how much I love strolling around a garden!  Enchanted is about a mile-long stroll through Descanso…

The Best Holiday Treats at Disneyland

Wondering what to eat on your holiday trip to Disneyland Resort? Here are the best holiday treats at Disneyland! Waffle Shot with Eggnog Grand Californian | $9.00 We happened upon my favorite holiday treat at Disneyland by sheer chance. We passed through the Grand Californian on our way to Napa Rose. We oohed and ahhed…

Dinner at Dama in Los Angeles

My best friend Sarah really knows how to perk me up. I was a new person after ordering over a dozen small plates and two craft cocktails at the Los Angeles Fashion District Mediterranean bar Dama. This delicious gem of a restaurant is not be missed on your next LA trip! Every dish is crafted…

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

When my friends Jessica and Ismail invited me on vacation to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, I jumped at the chance. As a spa enthusiast, it’s long been on my bucket list for having one of the best spas in Texas but it’s probably the most famous for its epic water…

Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country

Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio is said to be one of the best spas in Texas and has long been on my list of dream spas to visit so when my friend Jessica invited me on vacation at the resort, I jumped at the chance.  Beautifully appointed with an expansive…

Spa Weekend at Gaylord Texan

A few months ago, I mentioned to my friend Katie over dinner that we met fifteen years ago this August. She suggested we celebrate our fifteen year frieniversary with a spa weekend and we chose Gaylord Texan, as Relache Spa is one of my favorites in the Metroplex.  If you’ve never seen the Gaylord Texan…