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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...
Read MoreMix 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreBig 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...
Read MoreExplore 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...
Read MoreWhere 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...
Read MoreFive 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...
Read MoreDive 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...
Read MoreDiscover 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...
Read MoreInto 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...
Read MoreCurious 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...
Read MoreWhy 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,...
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Elaine J. Masters

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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