Maui Moments at the Grand Wailea…

The Moment when you exhale and let the world’s worries wash away. The Moment when you’re a kid again and take a plunge down the slide into the cascading waterfalls. The Moment when you then mosey over to the swim up bar for a nice cold adult beverage and engage in fun conversation with new friends. 

Spending an entire afternoon and evening with loved ones sipping a fine bottle of Jordan Winery Cabernet paired with delicious small plate dishes that are perfect to share. This while taking in a little slice of “heaven on earth” featuring breathtaking views of the south Laguna Beach coastline and Pacific Ocean at 180Blu The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.

Love wine? Love beauty? Love feeling refreshed as you enjoy some of the best vintages and culinary delights possible? Then Napa and Sonoma wine valleys are the quintessential 5-star getaway choice for you. Located an hour north of San Francisco, these regions showcase postcard perfect rolling hills overflowing with the vines of some of the most desired grapes worldwide.

Of all the many things to see and do in Los Angeles County, nothing speaks of class and sophistication like the City of Beverly Hills. Nestled between colorful West Hollywood and the beach cities, Beverly Hills is the place to be if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle into the glamour of high-end retail!

One of 5 Star Tavel Guru’s top 5 global spots for champagne is aptly named “The Champagne Bar” in the heart of Manhattan at the corner of Central Park South at Fifth Avenue in the iconic Plaza Hotel. The decor features a taste of old school Manhattan; a bygone era accented with grand chandeliers that sparkle.

Yes, there are many musts when visiting the City of Angels but this is a quick checklist of our favorite picks. All these are “must dos” but note a personal favorite for all of you “actives” is taking a 5 Star Hike. I happen to be a local in LA, and it’s a regular daily activity for Angelenos to take to the trails.

A great escape when you come to visit Southern California, USA on vacation or for a day or weekend getaway for LA or San Diego locals like me, is to head to the beautiful island of Catalina just off our SoCal coastline.

A “Top 10” favorite spot in the world. Catching sunset waterside Sydney Harbor at famed Sydney Opera House sipping champagne at one of the many “self” and “full” serve cafes as music fills the air. Breathtaking BOTH visually and memorably.

One of my top 5 of all time. Venice continues to impress and leave me in awe with its mystery, beauty, and fun atmosphere time and time again. Go and stay for a few days or take a cruise where you enter the city via Grand Canal Venice as I’ve had the pleasure of doing a few times.