Destination: California: Santa Barbara
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Sophisticated living combined with a refreshingly laid-back California attitude in a drop-dead gorgeous landscape.
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Also in this report: The region’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss under What to See & Do, a guide to the shopping scene under Where to Shop, and great insider recommendations in Indagare Intelligence.
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SLEEP…at the Four Seasons Biltmore, a gracefully restored grande dame
EXPERIENCE…a professionally taught cooking class at Cook It School
SPLURGE…on a night at acclaimed San Ysidro Ranch, in Montecito
EAT…at local favorite, casual La Super-Taqueria,
DRINK…at the Ty Lounge at the Four Seasons Biltmore
SAVOR…a romantic dinner at the Stonehouse
VISIT…Lotusland, a sprawling estate with incredible gardens
SEE…the region’s glorious countryside while hiking or biking
SHOP…for antiques in Summerland
KNOW…Sustainable Wine Vine Tours for exploring the area’s vineyards
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