North Bay Woman

50 NORTH BAY WOMAN | F A L L 2 0 1 5 available as is a giant Scrabble board. A giant steel and glass-faced wood-burning fireplace sits in the middle of the room, providing a cozy setting, ideal for fall and winter coastal days. Wine hour is in the late afternoon and is followed by a light dinner buffet, complimentary for guests as is the made-to-order breakfast with several delectable choices. Brewery Gulch Inn is the ideal place for a peaceful weekend getaway during the holiday season or any time of year. Quail Lodge & Golf Club If a weekend of golfing is how you like to escape the holiday craziness, head south to Quail Lodge & Golf Club in scenic Carmel Valley. Recently updated, Quail Lodge offers a beautifully manicured 18-hole championship golf course and 93 guest rooms. Rooms include a patio, perfect for enjoying a glass of local wine after a day on the greens. Or stroll down the road to the clubhouse restaurant and take advantage of their daily happy hour. Want to take a break from golf during your stay? Enjoy the pool, fitness center and tennis courts and ask about their year-round Land Rover Experience Driving School which provides customized lessons and adventure for all skill levels! The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Release that holiday stress on the slopes with a weekend getaway to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, the only AAA Five Diamond mountain resort in California. Located on Northstar, Ritz- Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers the ease of ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes. Take the gondola from the hotel to Village at Northstar for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Guests can also ice skate in the Village's 9,000 square foot ice skating rink. Once you've had your fill of snow sports, book a treatment or two at their 17,000 square foot slope-side spa. You'll return home ready to tackle your holiday to-dos! Hotel del Coronado While the iconic Hotel del Coronado is a summer destination for many who visit, the holidays are a superb time to enjoy this family-friendly resort! Since 1888, Hotel del Coronado has been celebrating the holiday season in grand style. Book a holiday family vacation at The Del this season and experience their Making Seasides Bright. Take in a fantastic light show that is sure to amaze and delight. Lace up a pair of ice skates and have fun at Skating by the Sea, a one-of-a-kind skating rink that returns for its 10 th year on November 26 th . Who wouldn't want to experience ice skating while overlooking the Pacific Ocean? You and your family will never forget a holiday vacation at The Del. The St Regis Princeville Resort Getting the wintertime blahs? Banish them at The St. Regis Princeville Resort on the north side of the wild and lush island of Kauai. This tropical paradise resort offers a stunning pool and beach that overlook Hanalei Bay. Elegant and luxurious guest rooms have a contemporary style. Book an ocean view room and take in an unobstructed view of the mountains and ocean. Top to bottom: Besides first class accommodations, acclaimed dining and the breathless views, Hotel Del Coronado offers ice skating near the beach overlooking the ocean. Photo provided by Hotel Del Coronado. Brewery Gulch Inn near Mendocino has a spacious deck overlooking the Pacific. Photo provided by Adrienne Shubin. Honor Mansion in Healdsburg offers elegant rooms, gourmet breakfasts, bocce ball and more on four sprawling acres. Photo by Adrienne Shubin.

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