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Farm-fresh meals, beautiful nature, and small-town community—this isn't your average weekend escape. Here's what it's like to stay at Blue Ruby Farm in this off-the-beaten-path corner of California’s Sierra foothills.

Healdsburg is one of my favorite small towns for a wine country getaway. Here’s how to plan the perfect trip there, according to a local who has spent many weekends there.

Looking for an easy getaway from San Francisco? From the coast and wine country to an off-the-beaten path spots in the Sierra Nevadas, here are some of my favorite weekend getaway spots in Northern California—all within 3 hours of the city.

From small towns rooted in the state’s pioneer past, to wine country gems with food and beverage scene to rival California’s major cities, here are 12 of the most charming small towns in Northern California.

Paso Robles is an underrated wine region in California. Here’s how to plan a weekend trip to the Central Californian town and region.

Recently, I evaluated every. single. hotel in San Francisco. These are the 12 I’d most recommend to friends—whether they’re looking for a high-quality luxury splurge, or a cheap-and-cheerful boutique stay near great bars and restaurants.

Dawn Ranch opened in 2022, and is a welcome addition to Guerneville’s hotel scene. Centrally located and with private river access, it has everything you need for a perfect escape to the Russian River.

Even if you’ve been to Napa a zillion times, these new places are enough reason to plan a trip there asap.

Use this guide to plan the perfect day trip to Muir Woods from San Francisco.

Forget Cabo, this charming small town in Mexico’s Baja California Sur should be top of your list for your next beach vacation.

Mendocino Grove is one of the best glampsites in California, thanks to its elevated amenities like an on-site espresso bar and sauna, and beautiful, woodsy location.

Use this guide to help plan a bike adventure getaway to Point Reyes, California. Get tips on food, hotels, camping, and bike routes from San Francisco.

From Palm Springs to Sonoma wine country, these are 7 boutique hotels in California worth planning a trip around, thanks to their excellent design, hospitality, and location.

More of a restaurant with a hotel than a hotel with a restaurant, this northern California Inn—known for its 2 Michelin star restaurant—is a perfect relaxed weekend getaway for food-lovers.

Use this 3-day travel itinerary to Sea Ranch, California to plan a weekend getaway to the area, complete with recommendations on where to eat, stay, and things to do.

September and October in Belize is rainy, but does that make it a terrible time to visit? Here's what to expect and tips for a September/October trip to Belize.

Rather than recommend all the possible things to do in New Orleans, we’re highlighting just five stand-out experiences from a recent trip to The Big Easy.

Explore Utah's lesser-visited national parks with this 7-day Utah road trip itinerary from Park City to Las Vegas, with stops for camping, hiking, and biking.

Whether you’re seeking fall foliage or a few last warm days before winter sets in, these are 10 great places to visit in the fall.

If you travel to Mexico’s culinary capital, Oaxaca, make sure to try one (or all) of these essential Oaxacan foods while you’re there.

The small town of Stowe, Vermont packs a lot of hops for its size. Discover five breweries in and around Stowe, Vermont — along with details on whether they have food, are kid/dog friendly, and how to get there.

Do you love food and bike rides? Discover five great bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area that end with a great meal.