Articles by Fran Endicott Miller

The Caribbean Charisma of Casa de Campo

The Caribbean Charisma of Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo, the Dominican Republic’s playground of the rich and famous, nearly defies description, in the best possible way.

Discover a Different Side of San Francisco at the Lodge at the Presidio

Discover a Different Side of San Francisco at the Lodge at the Presidio

Surrounded by treasured open space and panoramic Golden Gate Bridge views, the Lodge at the Presidio provides its guests a different sort of San Francisco experience.

Luxury Defined: The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Luxury Defined: The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Nestled mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is an all-season recreational wonderland.

Relais & Chateaux Charm at L’Auberge Carmel

Relais & Chateaux Charm at L’Auberge Carmel

This winsome Relais & Châteaux inn is proof that great things come in small packages. Echoing Carmel’s storybook aesthetic, L’Auberge Carmel’s white stucco exterior, flower boxes, and Mullion and Muntin windows exude old world charm.

The Fairmont Empress: Victoria B.C.’s Gold Standard

The Fairmont Empress: Victoria B.C.’s Gold Standard

Just as its Royal Family muse has embraced modernity, so has Victoria B.C.’s Grand Dame, the Fairmont Empress.

No Need for Golf in Order to Love The Lodge at Pebble Beach

No Need for Golf in Order to Love The Lodge at Pebble Beach

The Lodge at Pebble Beach is undeniably one of the most desired resort options along California’s central coast, yet the resort’s luxe factor is actually secondary to its appeal.

Find Your Bliss at Carmel Valley’s Bernardus Lodge

Find Your Bliss at Carmel Valley’s Bernardus Lodge

The first thing you’ll notice is the lavender. A lush carpet of the fragrant purple flora heralds your arrival, leading the way through the Bernardus Lodge entrance.

Luxurious SoCal Cool at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Luxurious SoCal Cool at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Of the multitude of resorts that line the Southern California shore, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has no equal.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Reveals a Magnificent Makeover

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Reveals a Magnificent Makeover

Rarely do I linger in a hotel room until the last seconds tick down to checkout time. But during a recent overnight stay at San Francisco’s Four Seasons Hotel, staff nearly had to drag me out of my newly remodeled quarters.

Sonoma County Sojourn

Sonoma County Sojourn

Located 30 miles north of San Francisco and boasting six distinct regions, Sonoma County is one of California’s most treasured and diverse vacation spots.

Southern San Mateo County: Museums, Gardens & Wine, Oh My!

Southern San Mateo County: Museums, Gardens & Wine, Oh My!

California’s San Mateo County – home of Silicon Valley and Stanford University - brims with so many unique attractions, it’s difficult to know where to begin your exploration.

Estate Yountville Unveils Remodeled Vintage House, Hotel Villagio & Spa

Estate Yountville Unveils Remodeled Vintage House, Hotel Villagio & Spa

Visitors to the Napa Valley can find overnight accommodations as diverse as the states and countries from which they venture. From quaint B&Bs to luxury resorts, variations in gracious wine country hospitality exist at every turn.

Santa Barbara’s Bacara Sparkles Anew as a Ritz-Carlton

Santa Barbara’s Bacara Sparkles Anew as a Ritz-Carlton

Recently added to The Ritz-Carlton portfolio of 100 properties worldwide, Santa Barbara’s iconic Bacara resort has never looked better.

Santa Barbara Beckons: A 24-Hour Guide to The American Riviera

Santa Barbara Beckons: A 24-Hour Guide to The American Riviera

Santa Barbara – the stunning seaside enclave known as The American Riviera – has weathered its recent fire and rain storms with a community spirit that is stronger than ever.

24 Hour Getaway – Downtown Napa

24 Hour Getaway – Downtown Napa

Having long been considered merely a pass-through to other popular wine country locales such as Yountville and St. Helena, Downtown Napa is now considered a glamorous wine country destination unto itself.