Though new technologies make video calls and phone conferences easier than ever, professionals continue to prioritize in-person meetings. In fact, nearly 80 percent of participants in an survey attended a live work event in the past year, says an article from the travel news site Skift. What inspires them to take part? The article […]

Spring cleaning is the subject of endless how-to articles, blog posts, television segments and hardware store promotions. In the United Kingdom, it’s even earned its own designated event. There, National Spring Cleaning Week takes place March 5-11. “The reasons behind you taking part and ridding your house of all the mess are endless: they don’t […]

Opt Outside With longer days and warmer temperatures just around the corner, now is the time to shake off those winter blues and celebrate spring. In Monterey, memorable outdoor activities abound—and travelers will find options that appeal to all ages, interests and fitness levels. Take advantage of the spring season’s fresh air and sunshine by […]

Scrolling through pretty Instagram photos of faraway locales is a great way to take a quick mental vacation, wherever you find yourself. But, those picture-perfect snapshots can also be useful tools for planning real trips. Instagram makes it easy to look at general destination information (just search for basic hashtags like #monterey or #canneryrow), along […]

Vacationers are feeling especially nostalgic these days, suggests research from the hotel website Booking.com. That means they’re choosing destinations with a bit of retro appeal—or simply returning to the destinations they’ve always adored. “Travelers will be revisiting their favorite childhood memories as part of their trips in 2018,” the company said, in a piece predicting […]

A recent survey of hotel and restaurant design trends showcased one exciting way that properties are making guests feel more welcome. By revamping shared public spaces, innkeepers and others offer new opportunities for dining, interacting with others or simply unwinding. “Hotels are reinventing themselves to focus on social and community spaces,” says a report by […]

Graduation is just around the corner and grads and their families and friends are always on the lookout for unique and creative ideas for a graduation celebration. A graduation marks one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life. Not only is it an event that celebrates a major accomplishment, but it also symbolizes […]

The story of today’s Cannery Row traces back to before California statehood, when members of the Ohlone community fished the region’s fertile shores. They were followed by individuals from a collection of cultures—including Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian families who brought their own whaling and casting traditions to the coast. When Monterey’s first major […]

With more than 80 bonded wineries and a grape-growing footprint similar in size to Napa, Monterey County has a legendary winemaking reputation. A leader in chardonnay and pinot noir production, the region also grows more than 30 other wine grape varieties thanks to a wide range of countywide climates. Cannery Row offers five distinct ways […]

Monterey’s Ocean View Boulevard was once a vibrant district lined with canning facilities that processed each day’s sardine catch—and American author John Steinbeck captured the street’s energy in his 1945 novel, “Cannery Row.” Monterey city officials renamed Ocean View Boulevard in 1958, calling it Cannery Row in honor of Steinbeck.            […]