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October 23, 2021

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Do Greek Islands Live Up to the Fantasy?

Like many Americans, when my husband and I were finally able to go abroad, we went to Greece. Athens proved more interesting than it gets credit for, and one of the island resorts was the prettiest hotel I've ever seen. But beauty isn't everything. 6

August 13, 2020

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Splendid Isolation at Utah’s Lodge at Blue Sky

You can really get away from it all at Auberge Resorts's new property outside Park City. But is the hotel worth the high price?

February 10, 2020

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The Three Reasons to Visit Paso Robles Now

Neither the new hotel, the popular art installation, nor the popular new restaurant is enough to justify the two-hour drive on its own, but they add up to a satisfying getaway.

November 25, 2019

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The Rebirth of the Cuyama Buckhorn, a Classic Roadside Motel

The motel isn't fully renovated yet, but I made a reservation, enticed by the photos online, the news that an L.A. chef is heading the kitchen, and a desire to see a part of the state—on the other side of Los Padres National Forest—that was virgin territory. 2

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