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Gift Guide for the Jet-Setters

The holidays are upon us and it is time to start planning! If you’ve got a jet-setter in your life and you are looking to gift them with something thoughtful and practical, then we have the perfect guide for you. To help curb the gifting jitters, we have curated...

Easy and Delicious Cowboy Caviar Recipe

We’re saying “giddy up” to this fresh and simple dip that makes the perfect side dish for any summer potluck, picnic, or pool party. The best part aside from being mouth-wateringly delicious? You can throw it together in under 15 minutes. Ingredients: Dip 3 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced 2 ripe avocados diced...

Must-Do Activities at LEGOLAND©

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! LEGOLAND© is a mystical, family-centric amusement park located north of San Diego in Carlsbad, just 50 miles from San Diego Country Estates. With over 60 rides, shows, and attractions, it is difficult to cram all the fun into just one day. To ensure you are...

Off the Beaten Path Adventures: Palomar Mountain

Are you looking to step away from the beach scene and explore more of San Diego like a local? Palomar Mountain State Park is one of our favorite day trips near San Diego. Hiking Trails We hope you packed your hiking shoes because Palomar Mountain State Park has over...

5 Summer Vacation Packing Tips

Summer is practically here, which means it’s time for vacation! Packing for a trip can often mean tossing whatever you happen to think of into a suitcase at the last minute, which can lead to overpacking all the wrong things. From beach bags to packing cubes, check out these...

(Save) The Bee’s Knees!

Did you know that bees are a vital part of our environment? Those striped little buzzers are responsible for plant pollination, which in turn provides all of us with food. Unfortunately, bee populations have been dwindling for years. While we may not miss getting stung by them, we still...

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

Your Ideal Vacation Guide So you’ve picked a destination and booked the accommodations, now comes the fun part of deciding what you’ll do once you’re on vacation. While planning your trip, pinpointing your vacation style will help you choose which activities will most likely appeal to you. If you’re...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Short on Length, Long on Leisure

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter stretches of road that offer all the amazing scenery without any of the...

Tips For Taking Your Own Family Photos While on Vacation

It might be hard to believe, but fall is right around the corner, and now is the time when people start thinking about their holiday photos. Whether you’re in the vineyards of Napa or on the beaches of Carlsbad, fall is the ideal season for taking family pictures—the weather...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...