Month: April 2025

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From Spas to Brunch: How to Treat Your Mom in LA This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re lucky enough to be in Los Angeles, there are endless ways to show your mom just how much she means to you. Whether she loves some pampering, sipping on mimosas or shopping for something special, LA has something to make her day truly unforgettable.  1. Treat Her to Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula For a … Continue reading From Spas to Brunch: How to Treat Your Mom in LA This Mother’s Day

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5+ favorite products for festival season discovered at KCM Gifting Lounge

For the first time on the Westside of Los Angeles, KCM hosted an exclusive gifting suite called The Headliners, to help guests get ready for festival season. The curated interactive experience showcased luxury brands, new healthy drink options on the market, and the finest in beauty, lifestyle, and fashion. Also, guests could test-drive an electric Lucid to experience this American-made car designed in California. Sliick … Continue reading 5+ favorite products for festival season discovered at KCM Gifting Lounge

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Matū Kai opens in Brentwood with their beloved wagyu menu

Matū Kai in Brentwood opened April 6, after Matu’s huge success in Beverly Hills since 2021. Anyone who has dined here knows that their 100% Grass-Fed Wagyu menu from First Light Farms in New Zealand will update your expectations about boeuf, and may make you never want to eat any other kind of meat. The new grand sexy restaurant, donned in dark solid walnut, is … Continue reading Matū Kai opens in Brentwood with their beloved wagyu menu

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Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

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Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Following an extensive renovation, The Amigo Room is officially open. Nestled inside the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs and inspired by the mid century modern era, this reimagined cocktail hideaway embraces a welcoming ambiance for guests and locals alike to sip and savor from the new cocktail and bar menu. The space itself is a sleek design-forward desert retreat featuring earthy tones of terracotta, sage and sand, complemented … Continue reading Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

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Top flavors for your next poolside party

Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party

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Your last chance to experience the Balloon Museum in LA

The Balloon Museum LA’s critically acclaimed show “Let’s Fly” in downtown Los Angeles’s Ace Mission Studios is open until April 13 before it continues its US journey, opening in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts with “Emotion Air” on March 29.  A great day with kids or fun for any adult, 13+ rooms of immersive art installations includes larger-than-life installations, interactive exhibits, and … Continue reading Your last chance to experience the Balloon Museum in LA

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Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

Looking for a gated luxury villa for your next big bash, wedding, anniversary party, or multigenerational trip? The Point Luxury Villa with butler service and private chef (if you desire) sits on a wraparound ocean Point. Each room has an oceanview with indoor outdoor showers. Two different beach experiences are possible, depending on which way you leave this luxe modern property. Learn more about The … Continue reading Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

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