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August 18 is Serendipity Day! We're celebrating the unexpected turns, chance encounters, and little surprises that can lead us somewhere better than we planned. From rediscovering yourself to finding connection in unlikely places, these picks are a reminder to leave a little room for the good you didn't see coming.
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple
Sometimes the best path forward is the one you never planned on taking. Where'd You Go, Bernadette follows one woman's unexpected journey back to herself and the daughter determined to find her. Read Maria Semple's witty, heartfelt novel, then watch Cate Blanchett bring Bernadette's creative comeback to life onscreen.
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Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country
The Vibe: California charm meets professional ease
The Location: Sonoma, CA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Just a short drive from Sonoma Valley's vineyards and the airport, Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country is the ideal base for exploring California’s Wine Country or hosting exceptional events—whether it be a corporate retreat, family reunion, or intimate wedding. The 1,885-square-foot Rendezvous Room handles it all, with full A/V capabilities and on-site catering rooted in local Wine Country cuisine. The 135 rooms are well-appointed and modern, with king suites offering separate living areas, luxury bath amenities, flat screen HDTVs, and Bluetooth bathroom mirrors. Plus, the seasonal outdoor pool and pet-friendly rooms are the cherry on top.
Lost & Found & the Unexpected
These two warmhearted novels are full of chance connections that prove something unexpected can lead you exactly where you need to be.
The Keeper of Lost Things
by Ruth Hogan
Anthony Peardew has spent years collecting lost objects and carefully cataloging each one. When his assistant Laura inherits his collection, she takes on his unfinished mission to reunite the objects with their owners—and discovers friendships and new possibilities along the way.
The Authenticity Project
by Clare Pooley
It starts with a small green notebook in which one lonely artist writes the truth about his life, then leaves it for someone else to find. As the notebook passes from stranger to stranger, their honest confessions spark unexpected friendships, community, and even romance. It's a feel-good story about what can happen when we keep ourselves open to new connections.
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The Dink
Jake Johnson stars as Dusty Boyd, a former tennis prodigy whose life takes an unexpected turn when he gets pulled into the fast-growing world of pickleball. Produced by Ben Stiller, this underdog comedy serves up rivalry, second chances, and plenty of laughs—a fitting reminder that sometimes the detour you never saw coming is exactly where the fun begins. Streaming on Apple TV.
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The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Vibe: Wine country's missing piece
The Location: Paso Robles, CA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
The rooms at The Ava don't feel like hotel rooms—they feel like someone's well-designed wine country apartment, finished in warm oak, travertine, and aged brass. Pick a pool patio suite for direct access to Esperanza on the Rooftop, the county's largest rooftop venue, where a saltwater pool and Baja-inspired cocktails share space with panoramic Central Coast views. EMRE, the Mediterranean restaurant downstairs led by Chef Julien Asseo gives you a reason to stay in for dinner before the 200+ local tasting rooms call you back out. As Paso Robles’ first lifestyle hotel, The Ava is exactly what was missing.
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