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Why winter is a great time to visit Catalina Island

Nov 30, 2022

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

Nov 18, 2021

The Pescadero Loop – Northern California Road Trip from San Francisco

Jun 25, 2021

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

Apr 26, 2021

Explore San Francisco’s Coit Tower Stairs and Legends

Aug 13, 2019

Why winter is a great time to visit Catalina Island

by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 30, 2022

The seaplane windows sprayed with salt water as the pontoons hit the water. Slowly we slid to the...

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...

The Pescadero Loop – Northern California Road Trip from San Francisco

by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 25, 2021

Where are we going man? I don’t know but we gotta go. ~ On the Road, Jack Kerouac The city...

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...

Explore San Francisco’s Coit Tower Stairs and Legends

by Elaine J. Masters | Aug 13, 2019

I love urban parks, those surprising splashes of green, fountains, calm and beautiful natural...

Where to enjoy High Tea in Boston with a Downton Abbey Flavor

by Elaine J. Masters | Jul 6, 2019

The Boston docks are frigid places in December. The cold didn’t deter a band of 1773...

Five Sonoma Vineyards for the Best Sustainable Dine and Wine Selection

by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 15, 2019

When you’re in Northern California, the idea of a wine tasting trip in Sonoma is so...

Dive into chic nostalgia at the Palm Springs Monkey Tree Hotel

by Elaine J. Masters | May 9, 2019

Palm Springs shines as an oasis of Mid-Century Modernism complete with Rat Pack Flashbacks, Elvis...

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...

Into the woods with a Jord wooden watch

by Elaine J. Masters | Feb 1, 2019

Things can fit together in surprising ways. I haven’t worn a watch for ages and it’s...

Curious about Carlsbad? Take a walking food tour

by Elaine J. Masters | Jan 24, 2019

The saying is that the eyes are the windows to the soul but when it comes to place, an argument...

Why the Newport Boat Parade is the best in Southern California

by Elaine J. Masters | Dec 22, 2018

You may think it’s hard to compete with winter traditions that include skiing down snowy slopes,...

Elaine J. Masters

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

Once we overcome the virus, the world will be waiting. Travelers know one thing - how to pivot and we will. We'll travel again and whether it's a short road trip or across the planet, I'll be here to help putting my years of travel to work. 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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