“Steinbeck country.” Iconic California experiences. Dramatic coastal views. Sounds of crashing surf & sea otters. Ocean kayaking, whale-watching, exploring local lore. Vineyards, galleries and the famed Aquarium. Steps from Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf. Elegant hotel & spa surrounded by scenic wonders. Close to Pebble Beach, Carmel, Big Sur and 17-Mile Drive.

Jackson Lake Lodge, established by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to preserve and access the Grand Tetons' bison, eagles, moose, wildflowers, and elk, only 20 miles from Yellowstone, regularly hosts the world's central bankers' fly-fishing, rafting, riding, hiking & golfing.

Hollywood glitterati’s Shangri-la, 90 miles north of LA, this idyllic enclave’s natural beauty, winter warmth, storied resort, bygone-era ambience & famed harvests have long been believed to heighten the senses, magnify energy and exude serenity. 

“America’s Favorite City to Visit.” Exquisite architecture & gardens. Historic District’s cobble-stoned alleys & holiday accents. Church-bell choruses. Scents of sea marsh & sweetgrass. Sweater-weather carriage rides, golf, tennis, beach walks. Biscuits, shrimp-&-grits, collards & shucked oysters. Timeless elegance of one of the nation’s finest hotels. New Year’s Eve feast, celebration & dancing.

Florida with a Southern accent: 13 miles of broad, sun-drenched, pristine beach, lined with  massive dunes. Casually elegant Ritz-Carlton, amidst a nature-respectful resort shaded by moss-covered oaks, only 30 miles from Jacksonville Airport.

Snow-capped Rockies, vast forests, rushing rivers & emerald lakes: an Alpine wonderland. Rimrock Resort & Spa’s breathtaking vistas, hiking & riding trails, rafting, canoeing, galleries, tea-houses and golf are one hour’s scenic drive from Calgary and its legendary Stampede rodeo-festival.