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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in California, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Sensational Saguaro Palm Springs

07/05/2022 by .

The Stables Inn, Paso Robles, California

19/01/2022 by .
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Considering it only opened in June 2020, the Stables Inn, Paso Robles has lost no time attracting the attention of critics.   

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Hip Mama Shelter, Los Angeles

22/12/2021 by .

La Quinta Inn & Suites, San Luis Obispo, California

13/02/2020 by .
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That La Quinta Inn & Suites should be the first new hotel built in 10 years in San Luis Obispo beggars belief.

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Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Immerse yourself in beautiful vines in Paso Robles

23/12/2019 by .

Hotel Shangri-La

03/03/2017 by .
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The solar powered lights of the legendary Ferris wheel have just come on as I look out at Santa Monica Pier. It is quite the spectacle, made all the more memorable from my perch on the rooftop bar of Hotel Shangri-La seven storey’s up.

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Ingleside Inn

10/08/2015 by .
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Clouds of star dust hover over the deliciously eccentric Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs, one of the most authentic boutique hotels on the planet that dates back to the Golden days of Hollywood. Chilling out on the swing veranda seat, exploring grounds whose romantic villas hide behind lush vegetation or lounging at the secluded poolside you are more of a cherished private house guest than a hotel customer.

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The Movie Colony Hotel. Palm Springs

29/04/2014 by .
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I have to admit I was feeling a little star struck. One minute I was standing next to this fabulous Albert Frey designed mid century modern wing of the Movie Colony Hotel and the next, I’m finding out it had real celebrity history.

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Best golf courses with spas

29/08/2013This entry was posted in California, Dubai, England, Europe and Middle East, Fife, Hotel Reviews, Lisbon, London, Phuket, Portugal, Scotland, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, USA and tagged on by .
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The world’s best golf courses offer an unrivaled  playing experience; lush rolling fairways, glass quick sculpted greens and total respect.

Does it get any better? It does if you can enjoy a relaxing luxury spa after your round.

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