by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 17, 2013 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
It’s a sad state of affairs when it comes to gourmet coffee in Orange County. Want a Starbucks frappuccino? No problem, you’ll find one on just about corner of every block. But Starbucks coffee can hardly be considered gourmet coffee, and oh yes, I did...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 15, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
A coastal gem, Corona del Mar in Orange County, California is known for its magnificent sunsets, cliffside views, and quaint village shops.
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by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jul 12, 2013 | Destinations, Eat Well, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. | Marcel Proust Hornblower Cruises — As I ascended the spiral staircase of the 140-feet Endless Dreams luxury yacht at Newport Harbor, I watched people behind me usher...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 18, 2012 | Destinations, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
The sweet fragrance of love is in the air, and this time it is in Newport Beach, California. Think classic, not cliché. Look beyond the usual destinations such as Bora Bora or Hawaii for your honeymoon, and let the coastal gem of Orange County captivate your...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 14, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
Think: surfing, gorgeous sunsets, convertibles, yoga on the beach, big waves, year-round sunshine, Chanel sunglasses… that is what you will find along the stunning California coast. As a native Californian, I find the following five beaches to be the best, each...
