Northern California Retreats - CordeValle

I know it has been a while, and though I wish I could say I've been traveling nonstop since I last wrote, the truth is, I've been working nonstop! As if being an attorney wasn't enough, I opened a restaurant as well! The restaurant is doing fabulous, and though I never imagined myself being a restauranteur, it only made sense, since most of my travel blog is About the food I had while traveling around the world :-)

I did have the opportunity to go on a few vacations, which I will share with you. We also just bought a home in Cabo, so hopefully many more pictures and tips about Mexico will be soon to follow!

For now, I am posting a photo of my family, taken at our secret hideaway, Corde Valle. It's like a vacation, without the flight for road trip. I hidden gem in our backyard. 

Corde Valle is located in the foothills of Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains, and is a secluded luxury resort in a pristine setting. It has a little country club charm and luxurious amenities, including a spa, vineyard, and championship golf course. A perfect retreat for us Northern Californians.

Travel Insurance: Do you really need it?

Do you really need to get travel insurance for your vacation? The simple answer is that it is totally up to you. However, there are inexpensive options for insurance that are available. I used Insuremytrip.com. Other online travel insurance companies are Travelex and Travel Guard.

Based on a 2 week vacation, the insurance policies start at about $14. Some policies cover lost or delayed baggage and emergency evacuation expenses, while others only cover emergency medical expenses. Luckily I have never had to use my policy, so I don't have any personal knowledge as to filing a claim. However, travel insurance is a low cost for the piece of mind you get in knowing you are covered in the event of an emergency.