“Oh, look—it’s Toto! Can we take a picture with your little dog?” I heard that—or similar words—a lot during my weekend getaway with my Yorkshire Terrier. We took a road trip—just Holly and I—to San Diego and made the Hotel del Coronado our home for a cou... See more
Natalie Stack was about to turn 12 when she made a birthday wish: She wanted her disease to “go away forever” so that no other child would have to suffer in the future. The disease she was talking about: cystinosis, a rare condition that destroys the body... See more
If you’re among those folks who look forward to buying boxes of Girl Scout cookies each year, take note: Online and presales begin this month. And there’s a new addition to the sweet collection – Exploremores, a rocky road-inspired confection. To celebrat... See more
There’s a vibe you get the moment you step through the door at QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine. At 9,000 square feet and with high, 15-foot ceilings, the space is large and well-appointed, with decor that’s modern and chic but relaxed. A large, 32-seat b... See more
Lobster dinners at the Tropicana Inn—they were an annual tradition for a group of my friends. Each January, 12 of us—mostly couples—would hop on a plane to Mexico and spend five days at an oceanfront family estate, lounging by the pool, relaxing on the wh... See more
