Arts + Culture

Local Author Pens Perfect 40!

An enlightening self-help guide for millennial women approaching age 40 Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn What sparked you to write this book? The idea emerged from my personal journey. Around age 37, I entered a phase where I felt discontent with myself and began journaling. I discovered that my dissatisfaction stemmed from a fear of aging, particularly the approaching milestone of turning 40. I was surprised to find a dearth of information on this specific fear. I was motivated by the...

Travel

Love at First Sail: Why Rivers Capture Traveling Hearts

Top 10 Reasons to Love a River Cruise Article by Shantha Mony | Photography by Ama Waterways Discovering new experiences brings a unique thrill that’s often just around the riverbend. Imagine finding a hidden treasure that opens up a whole new perspective on traveling—a gem called river cruising. With its up-close and personal approach, river cruising escorts you to the heart of destinations the majestic ocean liners merely wave to from afar. If an adventure is what you seek, consider...

Travel

We Loved AmaWaerways' Active River Cruises

Article by Melissa Curtin | Photography by AmaWaterways Exhausted and happy, we arrived in Melk, Austria after a 17-mile bike ride along the Danube River. Passing by charming cottages and family farms, whisking through vineyards and cobblestone villages, we admired the picture-perfect countryside of the stunning Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and region known for its natural beauty. This dreamy ride was one of the active daytrips available on board our “floating boutique hotel”...

Finance + Legal Services

Local Nonprofits Awarded $1.1 Million

Montecito Bank & Trust Gives Back at 2023 Community Dividends Event Article and Photography by Area nonprofits celebrated the holidays early last November at Montecito Bank & Trust’s annual Community Dividends awards luncheon. For the past 21 years, this special tradition boosts the impact local nonprofits make in their communities. Through its unique Community Dividends giving program, Montecito Bank & Trust has granted more than $22 million to local Santa Barbara and Ventura County...