From the moment our family arrived at Alisal Ranch, just a stone’s throw from the town of Solvang, it felt like we were stepping into an old Hollywood western. Time slowed down to a pace that reminded us some places can make you feel like you’ve wandered...
As flakes begin to fall from snow-covered trees and carols play from storefront speakers, the festive holiday season celebrations and family gatherings begin. While presents and Santa may be all the kids are talking about, Mom and Dad know that it is the...
My best mom buddies and I recently headed to the Temecula Valley wine region for a little getaway. We combined our love for good wine with some much-needed friend and wellness time. Picture a group of us—no kids or husbands around—sipping our way through...
With spooky season stealing the light and darkness blanketing the world, spending the night on the haunted Queen Mary with our teenagers was an idea we couldn’t resist. Officially, 57 people died on the Queen Mary during the 31 years she operated as a luxury...
Beach bunnies, if you’re ready to trade your sunscreen for snow goggles, a scenic drive to any of these snow-capped Southern California ski resorts awaits. Scoring fresh powder in California is a fleeting and seasonal treat that typically requires heading to...
At L.A. Family Travel, we love a good haunt! Not so much of surly ghoulish teens hired to dress in gore with strobe lights making us nauseous–but definitely fans of pleasant (and slightly unsettled) ghosts that haunt the corners of our most posh Hollywood...