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Road Trip with Friends to the Montevalle Wellness Resort

Apr 11, 2023

Mix Luxury With a Casual Vibe in an Oceanside California Beach Adventure

Nov 18, 2021

Big Hearts, Small Hotel – Meet Your Inn at Palm Springs Hosts

Apr 26, 2021

Discover the best classic Palm Springs small hotels

May 4, 2019

DIY Travel – A Cabo San Lucas Beach Vacation Itinerary

Feb 24, 2018

Road Trip with Friends to the Montevalle Wellness Resort

by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 11, 2023

When you’re lucky enough to live less than an hour from the US/Mexican border, it’s easy to plan...

Mix Luxury With a Casual Vibe in an Oceanside California Beach Adventure

by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 18, 2021

It doesn’t get much sweeter than this; sun most days of the year, easy to get to and choices...

Big Hearts, Small Hotel – Meet Your Inn at Palm Springs Hosts

by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 26, 2021

Paul Kurdian and Samantha McDermott, are the the couple behind the Inn at Palm Springs. If you...

Discover the best classic Palm Springs small hotels

by Elaine J. Masters | May 4, 2019

I have a sibling who joins friends in Palm Springs at the same resort every year. I appreciate...

DIY Travel – A Cabo San Lucas Beach Vacation Itinerary

by Elaine J. Masters | Feb 24, 2018

With it’s rich history, beckoning beaches, food traditions and intense natural beauty, the...

When you travel Jordan start in Amman

by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 11, 2017

A camel stood alongside the highway while, between the road and small fields, circles of people...

Time for a beach getaway? Where to stay in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

by Elaine J. Masters | Sep 30, 2017

Less than four hours south of Phoenix there’s a dreamy beach getaway that’s...

Pala Shines – When the nearest casino is a graceful getaway

by Elaine J. Masters | Aug 11, 2017

The road to Pala Reservation curves through an ancient, river valley as it winds east from the...

Don’t miss Milwaukee – Windows, walls and wings

by Elaine J. Masters | May 19, 2017

I love great architecture and towns in the American Midwest are full of beautiful craftsmanship...

Country bliss – Lajitas, the best of Texas Resorts

by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 21, 2017

Dawn reveals things magically. We’d pulled into the Lajitas Golf and Spa Resort while the...

Escape to a luxury resort – Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch

by Elaine J. Masters | Feb 18, 2017

Escaped. I turned off the news and fled from work to relax with a few friends and indulge in...

Pebble Beach Golf Resort – Indulge in sustainable luxury

by Elaine J. Masters | Feb 4, 2017

Between the petite village beauty of Carmel-By-The-Sea and the boardwalk diversions of Monterey...

Elaine J. Masters

Elaine J. Masters, travel writer / tripwellgal on the road

Whether you're taking a short road trip or zipping across the planet, I'm be here to help. Learn from my years of travel for work and pleasure, solo, family and a few tours. The Tripwellgal mission remains: To help us connect with our beautiful planet and each other with care and wonder. Stay in touch and happy travels!

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