Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

Beachfront Best Kept Secret Design lovers will appreciate the newly revamped multimillion-dollar remodel at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach with coastal art, beachy décor, lavish chandeliers, BoHo basket lights, and a grand staircase retaining some of the property’s historic charm. Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, this modern Hacienda-style resort is an easy getaway. All 250 suites feature two bathrooms and six presidential suites offer two … Continue reading Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

Channel Islands, like nowhere else on earth

The Channel Islands have piqued my interest for over a decade as I look at Catalina Island (one of the 8 Channel Islands) from our Malibu pad. During the pandemic we discovered the lesser known idyllic Two Harbors on Catalina where a stay at rustic Banning House Lodge made me long for my tranquil New England homeland. But these other unfamiliar islands we yearned to … Continue reading Channel Islands, like nowhere else on earth