by David & Tonya | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog, Hotels, Santa Barbara Hotels
Santa Barbara, Ca. Summer of 2014 has been filled with some great times with the family including trips to the beach, the desert, the mountains and of course our usual family vacation to Santa Barbara. Our summer would not be complete without a visit. Being the...
by David & Tonya | Feb 6, 2013 | Blog, Hotels, Napa Valley Hotels
Napa Valley, Ca Rancho Caymus Inn is centrally located in Rutherford, Ca just off Highway 29 and close to several wineries and restaurants. Cheryl, a very close friend of ours, has always had rave reviews about this place and we thought we’d give it a...
by David & Tonya | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog, Hotels, Napa Valley Hotels
Napa, Ca. If you’re looking for a unique way to lodge in wine country, then The Cottages of Napa Valley is for you. Just located off Highway 29 between Napa and Yountville, nestled among large redwoods and towering pines, it is the perfect romantic getaway. They...
by David & Tonya | Dec 16, 2012 | Blog, Hotels, Napa Valley Hotels
St. Helena, Ca. If you’re looking for excellent value in the heart of Napa Valley, then El Bonita Motel is your place. Located in Saint Helena right on Highway 29, you just can not get any closer to all the wineries and restaurants that are nearby. One thing to...
by David & Tonya | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog, Hotels, Santa Barbara Hotels
Santa Barbara, Ca. Marina Beach Motel We have been staying at this place in Santa Barbara, Ca for many years now. The location is perfect! Only one block from the beach and right around the corner from all the action on State Street. Marina Beach is a small place,...
by David & Tonya | Oct 9, 2012 | Blog, Hotels, Napa Valley Hotels
St. Helena, Ca. The Harvest Inn holds a special place in our hearts. After a great day of wine tasting then dinner, we turned in for the night to our cozy room. It was then, as we sat in front of the fireplace drinking a 1999 Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir PNX, that David...
Hello, we are David & Tonya. Husband and wife, parents, just a couple simply following a passion. We love to taste wine, visit wineries, travel, cook, eat, shop (mainly Tonya), listen to great music and raise our two amazing kids. We enjoy documenting everything along the way and sharing our findings with you. We hope our personal experiences will be useful to you on your next trip. Welcome to our adventure as we continue to explore...Cheers! 
