PreferredTravelMag.com • May 2026

Value-Added Tax Refunds, Explained: A travelers’ guide to the sometimes mysterious VAT

In nearly 200 countries, a “value-added tax" is a standard tax added to purchases, from designer handbags and eye-catching souvenirs to dining and hotel bills.

PreferredTravelMag.com • March 2026

Get Away to the Greek Isles

Explore four Greek Islands for uniquely different experiences

PreferredTravelMag.com • October 2025

Untamed San Diego: Explore Where the Wild Things Are

Look beyond the abundant sunshine and miles of beaches to discover Southern California’s wild side

PreferredTravelMag.com • October 2025

Stroll Through These Five Great Walking Cities of the World

Skip the taxi to explore these sneaker-friendly destinations

PreferredTravelMag.com • July 2025

Passports, ETAs, and Visas: Essential Tips for International Travel

Happily, more and more of us are back to our traveling ways — international tourism has returned to or even surpassed pre-pandemic levels. And of course, traveling internationally still, as always, requires a little more planning to ensure a smooth arrival and processing at ports of entry.

PreferredTravelMag.com • July 2025

Access Granted: The New Airport Lounge Experience

Expanded entry options make many locations more accessible, while premium destinations remain worth the splurge

PreferredTravelMag.com • July 2025

Skip the Lines: Comparing Trusted Traveler Programs for Smarter Travel

Whether you fly domestic or international, here’s how to choose the right expedited security program for your travel style

Preferred Travel Magazine • March 2025

Where in the World: Peter Island Resort

One of the most singular experiences a traveler can dream of, a private island getaway epitomizes luxury travel. Peter Island Resort, in the British Virgin Islands, presents the rare opportunity to make that dream a reality.

Ranch & Coast Magazine • January 2025

Driven: How One Pioneering Encinitas Woman Is Helping Women to Blaze Their Own Trail — Literally

Emily Miller is not one of those people who, when they reach significant milestones, are surprised by how they got there.

Ranch & Coast Magazine • May 2024

Empowering Innovators: Meet the North County Woman Paving the Way for Female Entrepreneurs and Investors

By any measure, Carmel Valley resident Silvia Mah is nothing less than a force.

Ranch & Coast Magazine • March 2024

An Incomparable Sanctuary in Punta Mita: A New Four Seasons Concept Redefines Luxury Hospitality

When I first read about Naviva, the one-of-its-kind Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita,...

Ranch & Coast Magazine • December 2023

Always a Time of Need: Spotlighting Five Organizations Making a Difference in San Diego and Beyond

Despite efforts, expertise, and the best of intentions, there is almost inevitably a gap between the vast spectrum of need that exists everywhere and the people, programs, and organizations that strive to address it...

Ranch & Coast Magazine • December 2023

A Triumphant Return to Montezuma Mesa: San Diego State's 2023 NCAA Finalist Basketball Team Readies for a Repeat

When 2023's March Madness turned into a truly amazing April for the SDSU Men's Basketball team, ...

Ranch & Coast Magazine • November 2023

Western Elegance at The Green O

Located on the 37,000-acre working cattle ranch that’s also home to The Resort at Paws Up, The Green O offers an experience as authentic as they come...

Ranch & Coast Magazine • September 2023

High School Home Stretch

Professional advice for teens and parents navigating the complicated road to college

Ranch & Coast Magazine • August 2023

A New Kind of Getaway at Orli La Jolla

It hasn’t yet been open a year, but Orli, the luxury hospitality concept in the heart of La Jolla on Draper Avenue, already feels like a game-changer, both for La Jolla and the industry in general.

Ranch & Coast Magazine • May 2023

Four Seasons Hualalai Delivers Hawaiian Sophistication

The good news: It’s easier than ever to vacation on the Hawaiian Islands. Budget airlines have added service, nudging prices down and expanding flight options and accessibility from airports countrywide. New resorts are cropping up all over the islands, and many tried-and-true destinations that have been welcoming guests back for years have gotten their own makeovers to retain their loyal base and attract new visitors, too.