TRAVEL–USA Road Trip
Cruising along the winding roads, listening to Dylan and Cash and taking in the spectacular sites; this is the all American way to travel. A particular highlight of our drive included our unforgettable stay at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, which boasts 110 individually decorated guestrooms, each with a distinct theme and colour. Also we cannot forget to mention our tour of the spectacular and breathtaking Hearst Castle in San Simeon, with the swimming pool alone being worth a visit. The drive between LA and San Francisco can
be completed within a day but we decided to stop off overnight in SLO, Monterey and San days later. Famous for scenic beauty, cultural attractions,
diverse communities and world-class cuisine, San Francisco does not fail to impress. First of all, where to stay proved essential
to our trip. Centrally located, the eco-friendly Orchard Hotel provided us with easy access to many of the hot spots in San Francisco. This boutique hotel, delivers a refreshing twist of awareness, sourcing the freshest local ingredients and produce from small farms to serve in their Daffodil Restaurant. We were only a stone’s throw away from Union Square (the shopping, hotel, and theatre district) and for those who love a good steak, just around the corner from Osso Steakhouse, whose steaks and cucumber martinis make it an institution in itself. For those looking to work off all the eating
and drinking one undoubtedly does in these surrounds, San Francisco boasts endless activities and places to visit for locals and tourists alike. In the spirit of the 34th America’s Cup being
held in the city this summer, we climbed aboard the 2003 America’s Cup winning yacht for a breezy morning sail. This morning activity is a spectacular way to take in the sites of the Francisco skyline. of some warm weather, then a quick escape to
between LA and San Francisco can be completed within a day but we decided to stop off overnight in SLO, Monterey and San Jose, fi nally reaching The City by the Bay three days later
The drive
V. Sattui’s Great Grand Daughter, we had the privilege of tasting the luxury wines produced in this idyllic setting. Ironically the highlight was not the wine but the V. Sattui deli, whose cheese and salami became the much needed the city. Although, if you are really looking for some
warm weather during the summer and when we say warm, we mean 50 degrees Celsius, then nothing tops Vegas’ temperatures! So after 5 exciting days in San Francisco, we said goodbye to our car that served us so well, McCarran Airport. Vegas sparks a plethora of images and
associations in most people’s minds, from the comical clichéd Elvis impersonators to the cool and suave Rat Pack. However, as we
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