Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Ranch House

Posted on June 30, 2009 by james

Image by darleeneisms via Flickr The ultimate in romance… hidden away in the beautiful Ojai Valley, located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, a gourmet restaurant famed for original award winning cuisine. Dine in an exquisite garden setting next to … Continue reading →

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The Carneros Inn

Posted on June 30, 2009 by james

Image by natala007 via Flickr In the midst of the beautiful Carneros winegrowing region is The Carneros Inn, a luxurious retreat designed to make absolutely everything feel better. The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort, was created to provide an intimate … Continue reading →

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Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine

Posted on June 24, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia In Hawaii there are two things of equal importance – food and the “aloha” spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine was born. European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian … Continue reading →

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The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Posted on June 24, 2009 by james

Image by jnocca93 via Flickr Escape to one of the world’s finest luxury resorts – The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Consistently ranked among the world’s premier travel destinations, this alluring Southern California vacation spot provides the perfect getaway for the … Continue reading →

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Fundació Gala – Salvador Dalí

Posted on June 18, 2009 by james

Image via Wikipedia The Gala-Dalí Foundation manages various collections of works by Salvador Dalí, a unique compilation in terms of quantity, scope and depth. The entire collection is composed of thousands of objects dating from all the different periods of … Continue reading →

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Beringer Vineyards

Posted on June 11, 2009 by james

Image by jimg944 via Flickr Beringer Vineyards, the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley and the first to offer public tours, continues its commitment to offer guests original and inspiring wine country experiences. Guests at Beringer Vineyards can follow … Continue reading →

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Posted on June 11, 2009 by james

Image by prayitno via Flickr Robert Mondavi believed that the path to a more gracious lifestyle was found in the appreciation of wine, food, and art. Early-on in the winery’s history he chose a path of wine education as the … Continue reading →

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Saint Paul’s, Rome.

Posted on June 7, 2009 by james

Courtyard of Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome. According to tradition, Paul’s body was buried two miles away from the place of his martyrdom, in the sepulchral area along the Ostiense Way, owned by a Christian woman named … Continue reading →

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