You might think it’s odd for the first sentence of a California-based article to rave about the Mediterranean, but we all know that’s one of the dreamiest regions on the planet for a paradisal vacation. While Greece, Cyprus, and a treasure trove of sunny havens make a worthwhile adventure, Santa Barbara is a lot closer …

Even though numerous states still see snowfall in March, February is the unofficial end to winter in many of our minds. That said, there’s another month and a half or so to seek out winter sun rather than shoveling your driveway or stoking the fireplace at home. What’s the fun in that when you could …

Beautiful beaches, fascinating native and Spanish colonial history, and over 300 days of sunshine a year. These are just some of the reasons why Santa Barbara should be on your travel radar.   And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Expedia has revealed its 2025 travel trend report, and one of its emerging …