Windermere Home with Brian Bushlach

How do you bring your vacation home? From a design standpoint, it's important to replicate your favorite, relaxing atmosphere in your own home as much as possible. Interior design superstar Jennifer Adams is back to share her advice.

Buyers who work with inexperienced agents often make mistakes when buying their first vacation home in the desert. What are the most common issues? Windermere's Brian Gooding offers his expertise on why a south facing home is actually a good investment for snow birds. Plus, tips on when to buy, and why, from our expert in the desert.

There are golf courses, and then there's The Quarry. Without question, the best manicured course this side of Augusta National, The Quarry has a steep entry fee but for those who are passionate about golf, this is heaven. Brian's golf connections come through for a special trip behind the gates at this private club, where members religiously maintain their spectacular course.

Tommy Bahama is a favorite in Palm Desert, and now his "little brother" has opened up shop in what's now the trendy strip in Palm Springs that's attracting tourists and locals alike. Brian calls in a favor to get VIP access to Tommy Bahama's newest concept, The Marlin Bar, where a fresh new menu and the hippest threads in the desert are spinning.

There's no shortage of spectacular golf courses in the San Diego-area. Torrey Pines gets most of the publicity for hosting the PGA Tour. However, there are numerous private clubs in the area that cater to every need, including those who don't like to tee it up. Brian gains access to one of the most prestigious, yet approachable and fun clubs in the area, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe.

Once year, the best vintners & chefs in America descend on the "Rodeo Drive" of Palm Desert, El Paseo- where, by the way, the Windermere Real Estate office is conveniently located. This year's Palm Desert Food & Wine Classic presents an another all-star line up, and Brian is on location in the heart of the action.

San Diego offers a variety of real estate options. From the coast, to the valleys and inland, there's something for everyone. Windermere's Rich Johnson is a veteran in the market and he takes us on a virtual tour of the wide variety of neighborhoods and options in the San Diego area.

Since the mid 1970's, Trilogy Tours has taken thousands of tourists from Maui's Lahaina Harbor, across the crystal blue South Pacific waters to the magical island of Lanai. Along the way, we enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls, the best Hawaiian BBQ, and up close visits from whales & dolphins. Brian reconnects with Captain Coon, who he first sailed with in 1982, to revisit the rugged natural beauty and one of, if not the, best beach in the Hawaiian Islands.

The name Trisaetum has quickly climbed the ranks of top Oregon wineries thanks to artist & winemaker James Frey's passion for Pinot, Riesling, and bubbles. Brian journeys to the Ribbon Ridge area, where James is making award winning wines and artwork that is on par with the best in the west.

Hawaii is a vacation destination favorite for families across the west. For some, the passion for the island lifestyle is contagious, and they make the move. Windermere's Mike Drutar moved from Texas to the Big Island and never looked back. Mike shares his insight and advice for those looking for vacation homes, investment properties, or perhaps their future slice of paradise.