5 Hot Chocolate Recipes You Have to Try

Few things are more comforting on a cold winter’s night than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Check out these fun and delicious twists you can put on a classic. Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate If you’re into salty-sweet combinations, this hot chocolate recipe is a win with...

How To Make a Perfect Thanksgiving Meal in Your Condo

If you plan on staying at one of our resorts this Thanksgiving, our condos are fully equipped to whip up your turkey dinner and favorite side dishes. For those looking to pull off the ultimate Thanksgiving feast, we break down everything you need pull off the perfect meal. Your...

(Save) The Bee’s Knees!

Did you know that bees are a vital part of our environment? Those striped little buzzers are responsible for plant pollination, which in turn provides all of us with food. Unfortunately, bee populations have been dwindling for years. While we may not miss getting stung by them, we still...

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

Your Ideal Vacation Guide So you’ve picked a destination and booked the accommodations, now comes the fun part of deciding what you’ll do once you’re on vacation. While planning your trip, pinpointing your vacation style will help you choose which activities will most likely appeal to you. If you’re...

Tips For Taking Your Own Family Fall Photos While on Vacation

It might be hard to believe, but fall is right around the corner, and now is the time when people start thinking about their holiday photos. Whether you’re in the vineyards of Napa or on the beaches of Carlsbad, fall is the ideal season for taking family pictures—the weather...

Dining With a View – Orange County

With 42 miles of Pacific coastline, it’s no doubt that Orange County is home to some spectacular views. Ocean-view dining is a favorite activity among locals and visitors alike, so if you want to experience it for yourself, we strongly recommended making reservations whenever possible. Here is just a...

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Short on Length, Long on Leisure

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter stretches of road that offer all the amazing scenery without any of the...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...