{hotel: Montage Resort, Laguna Beach}

If you haven't been to The Montage yet, add it to your list, right up at the top. We love going to this little slice of heaven, not only because it's only an hour drive, but because they have mastered the art of the hotel experience.

The spa, heavenly (and number one in the country). The restaurants, divine. The service, impeccable. Oh, and for those of you who can guage the quality of a hotel by their gift shop, they have Calypso, Milly dresses, Mystique sandals, Elizabeth & James tops, cashmere sweaters and wraps, fabulous men's clothes, crocodile bags, jewelry to die for... I was in heaven, and then hell when my hubby saw the bill.... Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me....

We stayed in an Ocean Front 1 bedroom Bungalow (rm 7140) and it was perfect. Ground floor with a yard overlooking the gorgeous blue ocean. Maxie was in heaven. We're still dreaming of Laguna...

Master Shower

Master Bath Tub

Bedroom

Guest Bathroom

Living Room

View from our back patio

Living Room w/fireplace

Master with another patio to the ocean

This was the day after all the fires started burning. That is not a cloud, it's smoke.

The walking path on the ocean, incredible.

My honey's.