A Complete Guide to Active Luxury Travel in California | The Trav Nav

Welcome to The Trav Nav’s recommendations for active luxury travel in California. Here you will find suggestions for the best luxury hotels in California, must-see and do California activities and the best places to visit.

Best 25+things to do in Hermosa Beach, CA (From a Local!)

Best 25+things to do in Hermosa Beach, CA (From a Local!)

The Ultimate Summer Guide to Lake Tahoe (25+ Things to Do!)

The Ultimate Summer Guide to Lake Tahoe (25+ Things to Do!)

The Best 21+ Things to Do in Manhattan Beach (From a Local!)

The Best 21+ Things to Do in Manhattan Beach (From a Local!)

The 23+ Best Things to Do in Redding, CA for Adventure

The 23+ Best Things to Do in Redding, CA for Adventure

The Ultimate Half Dome Packing List and Gear Guide

The Ultimate Half Dome Packing List and Gear Guide

The Ultimate Hiking Guide to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park + Cables

The Ultimate Hiking Guide to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park + Cables

A Complete Guide and Review to Alila Marea Beach Resort (Encinitas, CA)

A Complete Guide and Review to Alila Marea Beach Resort (Encinitas, CA)

The Best Restaurants in Redding, California

The Best Restaurants in Redding, California

The 21 Best Things to Do in North Lake Tahoe in the Winter (Not Just Skiing)

The 21 Best Things to Do in North Lake Tahoe in the Winter (Not Just Skiing)

The 20 Best Places to Visit in California for Adventure and Luxury

The 20 Best Places to Visit in California for Adventure and Luxury

Everything You Need to Know About the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Everything You Need to Know About the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

The Best Hotels In And Around Beverly Hills

The Best Hotels In And Around Beverly Hills

The Best Guide to Greenhorn Ranch, CA (a dude ranch)

The Best Guide to Greenhorn Ranch, CA (a dude ranch)

Experience Luxury: The Best One-Day Guide to Beverly Hills

Experience Luxury: The Best One-Day Guide to Beverly Hills

The Ultimate Guide to a Luxurious Weekend in Los Olivos

The Ultimate Guide to a Luxurious Weekend in Los Olivos

The Best Romantic Northern California Getaways for Couples

The Best Romantic Northern California Getaways for Couples

The 15 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes, CA in the Winter

The 15 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes, CA in the Winter

The Best Activities in Yosemite At Night

The Best Activities in Yosemite At Night

10 Best Things to Do in Mammoth in the Summer

10 Best Things to Do in Mammoth in the Summer

How to Explore Los Angeles During a Layover at LAX

How to Explore Los Angeles During a Layover at LAX

Downtown San Diego: A 2-Day Itinerary of Exciting Activities

Downtown San Diego: A 2-Day Itinerary of Exciting Activities

The Ultimate Guide to Luxurious Activities in Los Angeles

The Ultimate Guide to Luxurious Activities in Los Angeles

The Ultimate Guide to Carlsbad, California

The Ultimate Guide to Carlsbad, California

30 Useful Yosemite Tips for Visiting the Park

30 Useful Yosemite Tips for Visiting the Park

The Best Things to Do in the South Bay

The Best Things to Do in the South Bay

the trav nav, luxury travel blog, michelle

Hi, I’m Michelle. Welcome to The Trav Nav, a luxury travel blog for active travelers. I am a luxury travel expert and a go-to resource for all things related to active luxury travel. She has written for Matador Network, Santa Monica Observer, and MB News and has been quoted in publications such as CNN Underscored, Yahoo!, USA Today, and GOBankingRates. The Trav Nav has consistently been recognized by Feedspot as one of the top 100 luxury travel blogs since 2021 and was awarded best luxury travel blog – USA by LuxLife.

Based on my travel experiences, I provide you with exciting travel ideas and recommendations for extraordinary and indulgent active travel adventures.

After practicing law for almost fifteen years and with my supportive husband by my side, I left the law firm life and launched this travel blog. I hope the information you learn here inspires you to pack your bags and head out on your next epic vacation.

Read more about Michelle and how you can work with her!

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