freshly made pastas, uncooked and in different colors and types, at Healdsburg's Dry Creek Kitchen

In downtown Healdsburg, the pasta course is ready for its close-up

A great tasting menu is a performance that shines a spotlight on a chef’s vision ...

looking out over pool and to the beach in Koi Samui Thailand at the Kimpton

There’s no one single definition of luxury travel. That’s a good thing.

When it comes to travel, there’s not one single definition of luxury. Ultra-luxury, barefoot luxury, ...

long table at Folia at Appellation Healdsburg

Appellation Healdsburg: Like an invitation to a chef’s (beautiful) home

This Healdsburg resort celebrates food, wine, and Sonoma County. ...

Alacati street with tables and blooming vines (Photo: Christine Sarkis)

Three perfect days in Alacati, Turkiye’s Aegean Coast Gem

Alacati is the town that almost wasn’t, and that’s part of its magic. Forged from ...

Firefall at Yosemite is an annual winter phenomenon in which a seasonal waterfall on El Capitan seems to glow like lava at sunset (Photo- Christine Sarkis)

How to pick a California road trip route

Whenever I plan a California road trip that includes both the San Francisco Bay Area ...

East Shore Trail, Photo by Christine Sarkis

What to think about before you start planning a California road trip

I love a California road trip. Even after living here for most of my life, ...

Tahoe, Photo by Christine Sarkis

When people say Tahoe, what do they mean?

Tahoe. It’s a lake, a region, and a way of life. When people say, “We’re ...