A Great Day at the Great Park
By Greg Aragon I am always looking for fun and inexpensive getaways to tell my readers about. So when I heard about a giant, beautiful park in Irvine, with a big hot air balloon and bunch of cool free...
View ArticleA Fall Journey to June Lake, California
By Greg Aragon Mammoth may be a more popular destination in California’s Eastern Sierra, but neighboring June Lake is just as beautiful and also offers unlimited outdoor fun and adventure, such as...
View ArticleCommunity Table: Ditch the Canned Cranberry Sauce
I grew up with canned cranberry jellied sauce so I know how easy it was to sit at the table and wait for someone to pop open the can, give it a few taps, and wait for that long, slow plop, as it hit...
View ArticleBathing in Beauty and Luxury at Belmond El Encanto
By Greg Aragon The Belmond El Encanto hotel has welcomed discerning guests since 1918. Perched in the hills above Santa Barbara, this iconic hideaway offers serene seclusion in a relaxed, yet luxurious...
View ArticleA Day on Sherkin Island, Ireland
By Greg Aragon I experienced a lot of fascinating sights and sounds on my trip to Ireland last fall. I drove passed rolling green hills, speckled with thousands of fluffy white sheep and herds of...
View ArticleMountains, Movie Stars and Small Town History in Independence, Calif.
By Greg Aragon While recently charting my course to California’s Eastern Sierra, I spotted a tiny town on the map called Independence. It was located off Highway 395, right along my path. And with a...
View ArticleWellness and Luxury at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
By Greg Aragon The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is not only a luxurious resort; it is a world-renown sanctuary and wellness retreat. It is also less than an hour drive from Downtown L.A. Located...
View ArticleThe Flavors of Venezuela at Amara Chocolate and Coffee
By Brianna Chu Tucked in amongst the shops and restaurants south of bustling Colorado Blvd. in Old Town Pasadena, Amara Chocolate and Coffee is a cozy little cafe serving up a slice of Venezuela’s...
View ArticleDining Delights for the Holidays
By Brianna Chu In the spirit of reminiscing as 2019, and the 2010 decade, comes to a close, I’m going to share with you some of my favourite restaurants. But for fun, we’re gonna do this award-season...
View ArticleBristlecones, Bakeries and BBQs in Bishop, Calif.
By Greg Aragon Bishop, Calif. may have a small town feel but because of its location in the Eastern Sierra region, the city is close to lots of big time sights. Set about halfway between Yosemite and...
View ArticleWinter Paradise on the Island of Kauai
By Greg Aragon Winter is here and I thought it would be a great time to look back on my last visit to the beautiful tropical island paradise of Kaui, Hawaii, where I stayed at a luxurious ocean-front...
View ArticleExploring Mono Lake
By Greg Aragon California is replete with natural wonders and Mono Lake holds its own against them all. As one of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere, it is eerily beautiful, with giant tufa...
View ArticleNew Decade and Costa Rica
By Greg Aragon 2020 is not just another turned page on the calendar; it is a whole new decade. And this means a new era of travel for Greg’s Getaway. With this in mind I would like to share an exciting...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Guide 2020
By Brianna Chu Valentine’s Day can be a struggle to plan for (or maybe that’s just me, and my indecision in choosing where to eat, talking), so for anyone else still strategizing their Valentine’s Day...
View Article8 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Taiwan
By Fabiola Diaz When I first learned that I would visit Taiwan, I didn’t quite know what to expect. Prior to my week-long trip, all I’d seen of the country were photos of Taipei 101 lit up for New Year...
View ArticleA Visit to Point Cabrillo Light Station on the Mendocino Coast
By Greg Aragon Through the morning fog we could see the outline of the 100-year-old light station, standing guard along jagged cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Easing closer, the sound and mist of the...
View ArticleGoat Cheese Chile Relleno, Olive Oil and Blue Iguanas in Ojai
By Greg Aragon One of my favorite places in winter is Ojai, where beautiful landscapes and small town charm mix to form pure relaxation. A friend and I recently took a day off work and snuck away to...
View ArticleWatching Whales in the Sea of Cortes
By Greg Aragon January through April is whale watching season along the California coast and into Baja California. Each winter, thousands of gray whales travel about 5,000 miles from cold Alaskan...
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