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If you don’t ski or snowboard, winter can feel like an endless season of boring. Instead of hiding in the lodge on your winter vacation, wishing away all that snow, try one of these other winter related activities. All around … Read more
Summit Entertainment’s critically acclaimed new film, La La Land, is a love story. Not just one about a boy and a girl, but a love story about a city that has appeared time and time again in films since the … Read more
Aloha and e komo mai (welcome)! Ask almost anyone you know what their dream vacation is and chances are they’ll say, “Hawaii”. For good reason too – with relatively steady temperatures, a deep and rich history reflective of it’s unique … Read more
Surfing is pretty tough – and as the experts will tell you, it takes a lifetime to master. But don’t let that put you off; everybody should try this sun-kissed sport at least once. While we are lucky to have … Read more
Travel and photography – two words that always seem to go hand in hand, like two peas in a pod. Some shutterbugs can manage to snap hundreds of photos a day, while others pick and choose – attempting to capture … Read more
What is the biggest mistake you can make on a trip to Fiji? Not going scuba diving! The chain of over 300 islands in the South Pacific is more than just beautiful beaches and huts over pristine waters. Fiji has … Read more
After last year’s 40th birthday bash in Mexico, this year, we decided a low key staycation right here in California was exactly what we needed. We initially planned a multi-family weekend getaway, but we hit a few snags last minute … Read more
Finding a space of our own is something we all yearn for. It started out with blanket forts and tree houses as children. As adults, we still look for that little niche in the world where we can do as … Read more
Besides being located in one of the most beautiful parts of the state (dare I say country?), The Ranch at Laguna Beach is an upscale property that offers many unique and memorable activities for everyone in the family. We recently had … Read more
The Great American Road Trip! There is nothing quite like hitting the open road and exploring all our great country has to offer. However, driving hundreds, maybe thousands of miles isn’t exactly easy. When my husband and I decided to … Read more
On this side of the pond, chances are that when you think of traveling to the United Kingdom, your mind jumps to the metropolis of London, the craggy highlands of Scotland or the famous Emerald Isle (Northern Ireland and the … Read more
“Step off the plane in any direction and you could fall into France.” A friend of mine casually said this to me when I mentioned my upcoming trip. Turns out, he was spot on. Geneva is an eclectic smorgasbord of … Read more
The Appalachian Trail is almost 2, 190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. This summer a few different people I know happened to be … Read more
This is a sponsored post by Chase Ultimate Rewards. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Nestled deep within a national forest, miles from the nearest town, resides our little slice of a heaven. Hidden amongst … Read more
The cultural attractions in Providence, RI extend throughout the whole year. From summer to winter, the city takes careful consideration to celebrate its attractions and artists. It is a city that has built its image upon its dedicated citizens and … Read more
Set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salamander Resort & Spa resides in the heart of Virginia’s famed horse country with every bit the southern charm and luxury one would expect. We were there for … Read more