Napa Valley Restaurants
Since I had a lot of information from my last trip to Napa, I decided to create two blog posts. This post strictly speaks about a few restaurants we tried on the trip. I also added a list of other restaurants in the area that we love. To be frank, this guide only highlights restaurants from St Helena and Yountville. There are so many restaurants in Napa Valley that it is almost impossible for me to cover the entire gambit!
St. Helena Weekend Guide
As I have mentioned in a previous post, I have a vacation home in Napa Valley. It has been tough to spend much time there during COVID, but as things are opening up, I decided to take a road trip to Napa. Currently my daughter and her fiancé are living in my home, so I was excited to visit! There is so much to do and see in Napa Valley that I cannot do it justice in one blog. I have decided to split it in two. Today's post will cover some of my favorite local haunts.
Laid Back Las Vegas
The idea of “laid-back” does not typically translate to Las Vegas. But if you don’t gamble (I do not) and there are not many shows back in business, this trip to Las Vegas proved to be quite mellow. This trip was planned for last October, but had to be postponed, so Gayle, my best friend from high school, and I decided to celebrate her birthday there. If you are interested in things to do besides gambling and want to hear about some of our favorite restaurants, then read on!
Incomparable Costa Rica
I am excited to write about the amazing trip that I took to Costa Rica with my friend Tina. At the same time, I will never be able to do this country justice. It was my first trip and, it is now apparent, that you truly can't do and see the country in a brief eight days.. Also it seems that the most relevant things to do divide into two categories: exploring nature or partaking in the many exciting activities. We decided to explore nature. I am therefore unable to talk about zip-lining, white water rafting, surfing, sailing or the myriad of adventures that are available. One last thing, as you will see from the photos, don't expect to look perfectly pulled together. It is very humid so trying to look your best at all times is impossible; or at least it was for me. But trust me; it is a remarkable place!
Sunkissed Week-End in Cabo San Lucas
It seems impossible that you can take a trip to Mexico for just a week-end, but that is exactly what Harriet and I did. Living in Southern California makes Cabo an easy breezy vaca spot; it takes just a couple of hours to get there and when you arrive you are treated to a casual but elegant week-end. If you aren’t familiar with Cabo San Lucas, it is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Cabo is renowned for beautiful beaches, great hotels, many exceptional restaurants and a very active nightlife. There are golf courses galore, lots of fishing expeditions and almost any water sport you can imagine. One of the most famous sights is the arch of Cabo San Lucas which is the exact spot where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.