Greg Archer

Greg Archer

Greg Archer’s popular articles on the entertainment industry, social issues and travel have been published in a number of national and international outlets, including Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Prevention, I.D., Bust, The Advocate, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Monterey County Herald and many others. His Red Carpet interviews appear on The Huffington Post, Examiner.com and GTv.

In addition to being the TV, Film and Arts columnist for the San Francisco Examiner, Greg has been Editor-in-Chief of an award-winning news and entertainment magazine (Good Times Weekly in Santa Cruz, California) for more than five years. His weekly column—and the publication—reaches more than 115,000 readers each week. In addition, Greg has won several writing awards, including two for Best Writer in Readers’ Polls; two for Best Feature story in the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Greg has served on the board of the Santa Cruz AIDS Project, the Santa Cruz Film Festival, and is a member of GLAAD and a strong advocate for human rights. In addition to feeding his love for travel, Greg tries to get out of his own way as much as possible.

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Posted on: February 9, 2010 | Comments Off

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Dining Room with a View: Nestled right on the beach, La Zebra embodies all that is "paradise."

Dining Room with a View: Nestled right on the beach, La Zebra embodies all that is "paradise."

Now, this is truly one unforgettable if not breathtaking stretch of land. From its glorious, exotic beaches to the jungle forests and curious Mayan Ruins, Tulum embodies all that is paradise. About 90 minutes south of Cancun, some travelers might not immediately think of staying in Tulum for a longer spell, opting to delve only into the offerings of Cancun. But they’d be missing out. Tulum is a remarkable portal—read: (somewhat) off the grid—rich in culture and full of a bounty of outdoor excursions. Dubbed the “Mexican Caribbean,” it’s hard not to be hypnotized by Tulum’s captivating spell (plan to stay for a week to 10 days). Continue reading

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Journey, evolution and embracing humankind are a few themes "Totem" tackles.

Journey, evolution and embracing humankind are a few themes "Totem" tackles.

Written by Greg Archer.

Evolution. Human beings. The cosmos.

Those may be big topics, but if you know anything about Cirque du Soleil you know that the revered performing arts titans can tackle any subject with ample grace and stunning bravura. That’s certainly the case with the group’s latest touring show, “Totem,” which recently hit San Francisco. It heads to London after the holidays and then is back in the Bay Area in San Jose in March. Continue reading

Posted on: November 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Sheen enters the roasting chamber with singer Slash in tow

Sheen enters the roasting chamber with singer Slash in tow.

Pop culture’s self-proclaimed “warlock” may just come out the biggest winner of them all. Charlie Sheen— man of tiger’s blood and launcher of torpedoes of truth—held his own during last weekend’s taping of the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen. The show airs at 10pm Monday, Sept. 19, the same evening CBS premieres its retooled Two And a Half Men sans Sheen, but upgraded with Ashton Kutcher. Continue reading

Posted on: September 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

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A slice of heaven—that's what you'll find at The Triangle Inn.

A slice of heaven—that's what you'll find at The Triangle Inn.

June is Gay Pride month, and while the celebration of diversity heats up, I can’t help but point out a recent discovery of an inviting and downright charming portal in Palm Springs that’s worthy of attention: the Triangle Inn. Continue reading

Posted on: June 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Portola Hotel & Spa: A Breathtaking Experience

Portola Hotel & Spa: A Breathtaking Experience

Time is precious, especially now. Think about it: How much time is there really for “you” now that we’re all are living in a world where everything from Twitter, celebrity obsessions and 24-hour texting has consumed our attention. Continue reading

Posted on: February 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Performing at Las Vegas, MGM Grand

Performing at Las Vegas, MGM Grand

Trips to Las Vegas are designed to be memorable, right? After all, what happens there … (you get the picture!)

But I was in for an eye-opening journey during a recent trip. I stayed at The Aria—tres futuristic and über eco-friendly (but more on that new Vegas gem in upcoming blogs) , yet I did most of my entertaining at the MGM Grand. Specifically, I immersed myself in Cirque du Soleil’s breathtaking “KA”, which has its home at the lavish hotel. Continue reading

Posted on: April 28, 2010 | Leave a comment

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Beach Blanket Babylon

Beach Blanket Babylon

Visitors of San Francisco may relish cable cars and Fisherman’s Wharf—although stick with this blog and we’ll point to much more invigorating locales—but, as many locals know, The City also is home to one of the longest running cabaret shows in the nation—”Beach Blanket Babylon.” Last year, the wildly inventive show, known for its elaborate head-dresses, celebrated its 35th anniversary. I was on hand at an event that marked that amazing milestone. Continue reading

Posted on: March 10, 2010 | Leave a comment

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Many of Hotel Abrego's spacious rooms have fireplaces.

Many of Hotel Abrego's spacious rooms have fireplaces.

Think of Hotel Abrego as a Central Coast hotspot that can cleverly balance the feel of a lodge and an upscale hotel reminiscent in, say, Tahoe or Park City, Utah, perhaps. This impressive 93-room vacation—or staycation—portal sits wonderfully on the perimeter of downtown Monterey, California. Continue reading

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Climate Action Day on the Monterey Bay

A recent Climate Action Day, launched by the eco patriot web destination known as 350.org, generated buzz. I was on hand to report on why the day was of importance and why now, more than ever, there’s a stronger push to be as green as you can be. Take a look. Continue reading

Posted on: March 8, 2010 | Leave a comment

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