California Dreamin': Pacific Coast Glamping
The two of you will find yourself in a magical place, where the weather is perfect year-round, seals sunbathe in sheltered coves on a craggy coast beside turquoise water and the world's tallest trees guard ancient forests. You'll begin in whimsical Carmel-by-the-Sea, a charming storybook village where there are no street addresses, no chain restaurants, and high-heels are worn by permit only. Here you can explore one-of-a-kind art galleries, boutiques, and elegant restaurants tucked in stone-paved alleyways or perhaps spend some time swishing a glass of wine by courtyard firelight. After two nights, leisurely follow Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway, as it hugs the dramatic coastline and swirls into dreamy redwood forests at Big Sur. The natural beauty of this otherworldly place is so alluring you will want to just find an enclave, curl up and sleep beneath the trees. For two nights, you'll do just that in your elegant "glamping" accommodations where you can enjoy the modern comfort of electricity, running water, and luxurious bedding but peek outside the flap to listen to the symphony of a nearby stream. One day, you'll explore another site torn from the pages of a fairytale - Hearst Castle. Built by the famous publishing tycoon in the early 1900s, you will understand immediately why William Randolph Hearst referred to his estate as "La Cuesta Encantada" - Spanish for "The Enchanted Hill". Your tour guide will take you through the opulent main building where you can imagine just what it would be like to be one of Hearst's famous guests. Just as you think the estate cannot be any more grand, you'll step outdoors to the striking Neptune and Roman Pools. Here you will find a modern-day Atlantis, where intricate night-blue tiles beneath serene water meet with towering statues of Roman gods, goddesses, and heroes. On your way back, you might want to stop at nearby Pfeiffer Beach to watch as the golden rays of the setting sun slowly retreat across sparkling purple sand. This 5-day, 4-night delightful trip for two includes roundtrip airfare, your rental car, two nights Carmel-by-the-Sea, two nights glamping Big Sur, and your tour of Hearst Castle. You will arrive home starry-eyed and with newfound tranquility.
Your AmFund travel specialist will book your adventure and you have 3 full years to take your trip with no blackout dates.
