In SoCal? Let's Plan a Perfect Road Trip!

Hi from sunny Southern California! I say that every time I’m here and am unlikely to change, because I’m usually here when it’s gloomy back home.

We arrived yesterday in the late morning. It had been years since we’d flown Alaska Airlines, and now I’m wondering why. What a delightful experience. First, a baggage handler met us at the door, brought our bag to the kiosk, then brought it to the agent.

What?!

Once on board, our seats - basic economy seats, mind you - were surprisingly spacious. Which means our noses were not in our knees. In fact, I could actually cross my legs. Spacious, I tell you!

If we’d chosen, we could have pre-ordered a freshly prepared meal for our flight. We didn’t, so our options included a variety of themed boxes. During beverage service, the cups informed us they’re the first airline to completely eliminate plastic cups, bottles, and stir sticks.

Bravo, Alaska!

We’re here because I’m speaking at the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show this Saturday. Usually I also exhibit, but this year I’ve decided to skip that so we can spend more time with my in-laws. While I’ll miss seeing the people I’ve met over the years and meeting new readers, this is the right decision.

We usually take it easy during our visits, seeing a few things but prioritizing simply spending time together. Today we plan to visit the Flower Fields and will swing by the beach for my obligatory toes-in-sand treat. The rest of our visit? We’ll see where the days take us. Maybe the only place is from the living room to the family room to their patio oasis, and that sounds exactly like what we need.

I hope you’re able to do exactly what you need this weekend, and if you’re in the area, please come see me! I’m speaking at 11:15am Saturday on Planning Your Perfect Road Trip (and I’ve got a bunch of new tips this year!). Click here for details.

Happy traveling,

Theresa