Just off of scenic Highway 1, Carmel is one of California's coastal gems. It was my wife's birthday and we decided to leave town, slow things down and take a long three day weekend trip to enjoy the beautiful landscape, great food, shops and all that Carmel has to offer. A beautiful drive from Los Angeles, there are lots of options as far as accommodations, but here are Carmel's top 5 luxury hotels, based on TripAdvisor user … [Read more...]