Dana Rebmann

6 days ago | sonomamag.com | Dana Rebmann

With new reports projecting a dip in tourism and a potentially slow summer season in Wine Country, some local hotels are are turning their attention to a particular group of travelers: parents with young children. In Calistoga, Solage — part of the Auberge Resorts Collection — is preparing to launch an unexpected amenity — a kids’ camp. “We’ve seen a growing trend of family travel in the Napa Valley and there’s a demand for family-friendly offerings,” said Dave Elcon, Solage’s general manager.

1 week ago | hotel-scoop.com | Dana Rebmann

One of the lesser visited Hawaiian Islands, it can be easy to overlook secluded Lanai when planning a vacation. A former pineapple plantation that once produced up to 75% of the world’s pineapple supply, 98 percent of the island is owned by Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison. Along with a bit more than 3-thousand people, Lanai is also home Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. The wellness-focused resort is one of just three hotel properties on the island.

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Dana Rebmann

There are countless ways to enjoy and share the beauty of Wine Country and Northern California — longtime friends and car aficionados Aaron Hagar and Rick Kaufman are doing it with classic horsepower. In 2020, the two launched the Napa Valley 750 — a vintage car road rally and culinary crawl that spans 750 miles over five days, taking drivers on a scenic route from the heart of Wine Country to the rugged coastline and through a variety of Northern California locations.

3 weeks ago | hotel-scoop.com | Dana Rebmann

There are more questions than answers regarding how travel to Yosemite National Park will look for the summer of 2025. There’s still no confirmation on whether a peak hours reservation system will return to the national park. In the past, travelers with a lodging reservation within Yosemite have not needed an additional reservation to enter the park. Lodging within Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park features more than a dozen campgrounds.

3 weeks ago | practicaltravelgear.com | Dana Rebmann

April 23, 2025 1 Min Read A good night’s sleep makes everything better. But when you’re traveling, getting comfortable in even the most luxe hotel room can sometimes be tricky. So many factors are out of your control. From street noise and unwanted light to ventilation systems and neighbors watching their favorite movie at maximum volume.