Featuring a world famous aquarium, gorgeous bay and ocean views, and of course the John Steinbeck-memorialized Cannery Row, Monterey attracts tourists from all over the world who are lured by the region’s…
Wellness
Head to the Meritage Resort and Spa for some R&R. The beginning of the year for much of the U.S. means frigid temperatures, puffy coats, seeing one’s breath while speaking, and snowplows,…
Nearly two thousand feet above shimmery Lake Lucerne at five star Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, which crowns a cliff, I bide time in what most people call the most Instagram-worthy infinity…
One of Santa Barbara’s most popular regions is its Funk Zone, the ocean-adjacent industrial district in which creatives have fashioned a distinctive borough filled with wine tasting rooms, restaurants, art galleries, and…
Disconnect to reconnect at Costa Rica’s Punta Islita The morning’s clouds opened, and the sun’s reflection cast vibrant rainbows throughout the Costa Rican sky. Perched atop a horse named Rabbit,…
Dr. Karen Horton shares her life’s triumph through her family’s tribulations For Karen Horton, M.D., relocating to San Francisco was an American dream come true. The Toronto-born surgeon had heard…
And you thought wine was for sipping? As it turns out there’s another use for wine good enough to turn a few heads. It’s called Vinotherapy. Redefining happy hour, the practice doesn’t…
We’ve all been there. Not enough self-care. Tonight’s the biggest holiday party of the season—and you look tired. What to do? Get yourself a Geneo facial, that’s what. You’ll walk out of…
The annual V Foundation Wine Celebration featured a stunning array of luncheons, dinners, a symposium and an epic gala. Since its founding in 1999, the Wine Celebration has raised more than $137…
In terms of culinary trends, the New York Times dubbed mushrooms the ingredient of the year as they foretold what we’d gulp and swallow in 2022 for better health. Their article How…
The skin is a direct reflection of our overall health and wellness. When we take care of our internal health through good nutrition and use products that feed the skin in the…
Don’t let the business park façade mislead. Rosewood Sand Hill, though situated within the heart of Silicon Valley’s line-up of venture capital offices, is all about rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Located on…
Men and women discover natural, alchemical skin care From work outdoors to weekends at the beach, the blazing sun and harsh elements take a toll on the skin. While women are more…
Sonoma County is one of California’s most diverse regions. Within a short drive, one can pass through vineyard covered hillsides, redwood forests, and riverbeds while headed to the crashing surf of the…
Wellness is a globally desired state of being, so why not take the wellness quest global? Whether your wellness pursuits entail rejuvenating recreational activity, or the healing of mind, body, and soul,…
Each year, the V Foundation holds its exciting Wine Celebration in Napa Valley to raise money for cancer research. This year, they hosted an additional fundraising event which was perfect in every…
Water sommelier? That’s not a typo. That’s a thing. Indeed, Martin Riese, seen on Good Morning America, Conan O’Brien, CNN, and NPR among other key media outlets, has a degree in water.…
To borrow from an old saw and tweak it a bit: wellness is more than skin deep. We spend so much of our lives in pursuit of mind and body health that…
To fully express the characteristics of Sensei Lāna’i, it helps to explain what the Hawaiian resort is not. Though located within the tropical isles, Sensei Lāna’i is far from the beach. Though…
Lydia is a passionate advocate of healthy living. She has launched and positioned many health and wellness-related companies, products, technologies and organizations receiving more than 100 awards nationally and internationally. Her focus…