Get a link sent straight to your inbox. Santa Barbara’s grand Hotel Californian has endured for nearly a century—the Spanish Colonial Revival hotel was built in 1925—but a makeover in 2017 gave it a ...

Virgin Voyages joins the Alaska cruise boomI'm aboard the Brilliant Lady to see how Virgin's adults-only, city-style cruise experience plays in a destination known for... Hula and heritage at Oahu's ...

Some of the most historic hotels in Santa Barbara include the Montecito Inn (built by Charlie Chaplin and a group of ...

A sustainability premium is a tough sell -- but what about when Gen Z cruises?When I explored the question of whether cruisers would be willing to pay a sustainability-related premium, the answer I ...

In the early 20th century when Flying "A" Studios opened its doors, Santa Barbara was slated to become the epicenter of ...

The Hotel Californian is simultaneously laid-back and elegant. The trendy boutique hotel is located mere steps from the beach, and has one of the best spas around. The buzzy, celebrity-approved hotel ...