Articles Mentioning California Hotels

Wear Your Birthday Suit: 10 Hotels Where You Can Show EVERYTHING

Whether you hate tan lines and sand in your swim trunks, or just love the feeling of sunbathing au naturel, you’re in luck — as many resorts have instituted clothing-optional areas so the only suit you have to wear is your birthday suit. From full nude-friendly hotels to properties that have designated clothing-free pools, here…

The Best Honeymoon Destinations Around the World

The earliest meaning of the term “honeymoon” supposedly stems from an old European custom in which newlyweds would consume great quantities of mead, a brew made from fermented honey and water. At the time, many cultures followed a lunar (“moon”) calendar, and during the first lunar month after the wedding, couples were to drink mead,…

11 Hotels Favored by U.S. Presidents

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might be home base for the POTUS, but when you’re the leader of the free world, you’re bound to spend a lot of time traveling, too. Over the course of his two-term presidency, Barack Obama jetted off to 58 different countries and embarked on plenty of firsts, including being the first sitting…

13 Naughty Hotels That Aren’t Afraid of a Little Nudity, and More…

Whether its to kickstart a relationship, revive a relationship, or simply maintain a relationship, couples (of all ages.. and degrees of commitment) will often plan a romantic getaway at some point throughout their courtship. While relaxing on a beach somewhere may be all some couples need to reconnect, others look for a little something extra…

8 Affordable Wellness Retreats

Now hear this: Wellness isn’t just for well-to-do one-percenters. Increasingly, self-care has become accessible to everyone, whether that’s through a free meditation app or a bike-share program. But there’s one aspect of health and wellness that still feels reserved for the ultra-rich — the restorative getaway. Plenty of seasoned travelers think that a sunny, unplugged…

13 of the Best Ski Hotels in America

Skiing is one of our favorite winter pastimes: There’s just something about getting out in the fresh air (and fresh powder) that does a body good. And whether you’re doing the “pizza” down the bunny slopes or have mastered the double black diamond, you’ll be sure to have a great time, especially if you can…

The Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

Whether this is your first vacation with a brand new significant other or you’ve already raised two kids together, a steamy vacation will keep the home fires burning year-round. And a romantic getaway isn’t meant to be reserved just for Valentine’s Day either. Here, we rounded up the seven best romantic weekend getaways in the…

Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in the Fall

National parks in the United States largely see the most amount of travelers during the summer months — when temperatures are warm enough for camping, kids are on vacation, and roads are free of snow. But, when the air is cooler, leaves are changing, and school is back in session, several parks are arguably at…

9 of the Best Beaches on the West Coast in the U.S.

When it comes to searching for the best beach on the West Coast, the states of Oregon, Washington, and California cover over 1,200 miles, offering a lot of shoreline to choose from. Between lively, bohemian surf spots, family-friendly stretches with wholesome boardwalks, and rugged, windswept swaths, there’s a beach for everyone. Here are our top…