20 ultimate fantasy towns
Tired of the daily grind? Find a slower-paced, stress-free life in these dream towns
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What to plant now
The plants you’ll want to grow this year, plus a sneak peek of The New Sunset Western Garden Book
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Simplicity central
Snowbirds flock to Palm Springs, but for some lower-key you time, get down to essentials in Desert Hot Springs
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- Food & Wine
Comfort in a bowl
From the culturally-diverse West, flavorful choices to match your mood
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Tea
Jasmine, darjeeling, oolong: they're great for sipping, sure—but put tea in recipes, and you have a whole different way to enjoy its fragrance and flavor
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There’s no place like Hana
No stoplights, no chain stores, no TVs. At the edge of the world on Maui, what you won’t find is as beautiful as what you will
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Ready to go off the grid?
Head to one of these secret vacation spots where the world slips away
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Vacationland, CA
An everyday residence or a rural getaway? After a thoughtful remodel, this little house in downtown Sonoma combines the best of both
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Wake up your bedroom
Make the most of a small bedroom with these savvy design solutions
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Whistler, high & low
How to live it up––or score some Olympic-size deals––at the West’s biggest ski resort
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Orange County day trip: Costa Mesa
Spend a day in this O.C. town where indie shopping and the food scene have come into their own
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