When was the last time you took a vacation without your kids? Or, more importantly, when was the last time you announced to others that you were planning to take a trip sans munchkins? Polls show that very few parents jet-off on holidays minus the kiddos. What’s more, a huge chunk of the moms and dads, who do book a tropical escape alone, are not willing to freely reveal their plans. What are they afraid of? That people will think they are selfish for enjoying time at a fab vacation destination without their children. Or, perhaps, they are afraid of … Continue reading →

No, they’re not places you can take fruits to promote ripening with deep-tissue massages. Rather, fruit spas are all the rage in California, especially with patrons who are eager to support small, local farms, which provide goods to popular resorts. The Ojai Valley Inn is just one of the many California spas cashing in on the craze that incorporates locally grown fruits and herbs into skin beautifying treatments and massage therapies. If you can’t get enough of fresh citrus, then you might consider digging deep for Ojai Valley Inn’s 50-minute, $145 Pixie Tangerine and Pomegranate Scrub, which uses halved tangerines … Continue reading →