Temecula is one of my favorite getaways and each visit continues to get better, especially with the addition of the new Bottaia Winery. Located next to The Ponte, Bottaia harvests their grapes from...
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Avensole Winery & Restaurant in Temecula Will Keep You Coming Back For More!
Avensole Winery & Restaurant is one of the new up and coming wineries in Temecula. The moment you view their beautifully landscaped koi pond and fountain from the roadside, you"ll...
Temecula Restaurant Leoness Cellars Offers Elegant French Cuisine With A California Twist
Wine lovers throughout Southern California are flocking to Temecula restaurant, Leoness Cellars, to indulge in their classic French cuisine. Each dish begins with housemade broths and sauces...
Soak Your Cares Away and Pamper Yourself At Glen Ivy Hot Springs
If you're looking to plan the perfect relaxing getaway then look no further than Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Glenn Ivy is like a relaxing desert oasis complete with 19 mineral baths and...
5 Reasons The Pechanga Resort and Casino is the Perfect SoCal Weekend Getaway
A Special Thank You to The Pechanga Resort & Casino for helping host and plan this special trip. As always, all opinions are completely honest and my own. This year for Valentines Day I...
The Pechanga Resort Wine & Chocolate Festival is the Perfect Valentine’s Getaway
While researching fun Valentines Day getaways, I came across a great event at The Pechanga Resorts Hotel and Casino. They are having an amazing event which combines all my favorite things in life,...
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