SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...

Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.

The enchantment of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez regions, unfolding their miraculous natural beauty, cast their spell on Jill la Fleur, The Wedding Planner.

Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.

Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
An exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected twist of pink guava. The gold crown cap contains a hidden treasure: a keepsake gold band studded with tiny amethyst-colored crystals.  $42 - $68  verawang.com

New York, New York... The Big Apple, The Empire City, The City That Never Sleeps, or simply, The City...there are a dozen nicknames for this great town, and below are half a dozen reasons why you want to be there.