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Fran Endicott Miller

Luxury Lifestyle Journalist & Editor

Location icon United States

Fran Endicott Miller is a luxury focused freelance feature writer for a variety of lifestyle publications and websites, editor-at-large for JustLuxe.com, and California editor for luxury travel concierge service Essentialist. Prior to her journalism career she held positions in the fields of politics, television, and professional sports, and is proud to have established the Golden State Warriors’ first community relations department and programs. Principled and genuine, she’s known for thoughtful and thorough coverage. When not traveling, she can be found walking her Northern California neighborhood with her beloved golden retrievers Reggie and Nate. Follow her adventures on Instagram: @frandicott, and find below a small sampling of her many articles.

frandicott@comcast.net

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Haute Living San Francisco
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Beckons -

Cloaked for the past three years in The Ritz-Carlton’s aura of understated elegance, Bacara takes full advantage of its stunning natural setting while offering impeccable hospitality and innumerable activities.

Haute Living San Francisco
Recharge at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort

The recreational offerings are plentiful at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, but you'll not be faulted if your ideal activity is simply to sit on your porch and gaze westward toward the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains.

HOTELS & RESORTS

65°/57° Magazine
Detailed Luxury at MacArthur Place

If luxury is in the details, then Sonoma’s MacArthur Place easily tops the list of Northern California wine country’s most luxurious hotels.

65°/57° Mag
Luxury Retreat: Rosewood Sand Hill

Located on 16 prime Menlo Park acres with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and Stanford University to the east, Rosewood Sand Hill’s buzzy energy is inherent.

Walnut Creek Magazine
Glen Ellen's Charming Olea Hotel

The charming Olea Hotel welcomes guests with a level of gracious hospitality typically found in five star establishments.

WINE & COCKTAILS

Napa Valley Life Magazine
Harvest Traditions

Harvest is undoubtedly Napa Valley's seminal season.

65°/57° Magazine
Making Senses

Chris Strieter, Max Thieriot, and Myles Lawrence-Briggs grew-up playing in the vineyards that they now cultivate for their Senses Wines.

65/57
08/03/2017
Nine Suns Rises in the West

Nine Suns winery shares its fabled Pritchard Hill address with viticulture powerhouses that could easily intimidate or overshadow the new kid on the block.

PROFILES

Haute Living San Francisco
The Pivot Pros

With boundless energy and optimism, each of these three San Francisco hospitality icons has persevered to continue providing fans and admirers with entertaining diversion, inspiration, and hope for a brighter tomorrow

Napa Valley Life Magazine
Steward of the Vines: Tuck Beckstoffer

Beckstoffer. The name carries with it great - and grape - expectations. Quality, prestige, and distinction are synonymous with the iconic wine industry moniker.

65/57
Passion for Pinot: Nico Cueva of Kosta Browne

Despite his penchant for the occasional adrenaline rush, Nico Cueva prefers to fly slightly under the wine industry radar. But as Kosta Browne continues its reign as one of the most collectable brands, Cueva’s anonymity wavers.

BEAUTY & FASHION

Haute Living San Francisco
Rothy's Meets the Cultural Moment

Rothy's eye-catching, wear-all-day silhouettes have ignited a fandom frenzy rarely found within the retail sector.

TRAVEL

Walnut Creek Magazine
Solvang Sparkles Anew

The Danish capital of America is no longer your grandad's Solvang.

JustLuxe
AmaWaterways' AmaMagna: These are a Few of My Favorite Things

AmaMagna’s experienced guests cautioned that I had started at the top of the river cruise ladder – that there is no better ship. After seven days and nights of pampering, fine dining, and exquisite wines, I knew this to be true.

Luxurytravelmagazine
Haute Living in Toronto's Yorkville

Torontonians share a passion for fashion, food, and culture - the fusion of which is found in the tony village of Yorkville.

Luxurytravelmagazine
Paradise Found: Punta Mita, Mexico

You know those fantasy ads and commercials that portray a singular couple strolling a vast white sand beach, with no one else in sight? This is the Punta Mita reality.

DINING

Haute Living
SF: 5 Reasons Coi Will Render You Speechless

Pronounced 'kwa,' the moniker's French to English translation is 'speechless,' and that is exactly the state in which many diners find themselves after enjoying a stunning meal at this haute jewel.

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