We all need a little vaca, even from the city we love and adore. For when the inspiration hits, LaLaScoop offers you some travel spots and tips to “Jet Away” too. Just make sure you come back!
You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. As a travel writer, I sailed on Viking in 2022 and brought my mom on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back. Learn why … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?
Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day on March 15 or every day. Make one of these fabulous espresso martini concoctions at home or order one at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, March 15. Cincoro Tequila Espresso Martini 2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila1 shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled.75 oz Mr. Black Coffee LiqueurDash of agaveCombine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and … Continue reading Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe
We are so honored to be nominated by Croatia National Tourism last week for their annual Golden Pen Award in the category for travel blogger ~ one of 18 international colleagues to be nominated and only 2 from the U.S. They were going to fly me out for festivities and a ceremony with other media in May but sadly we are already traveling during this … Continue reading Step up the Romance in Hvar, Croatia
Visiting Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage is always a calming experience – with its Zen cacti gardens, a great lawn, outdoor cafe, and small gallery space showcasing Modernist designers and artists. The former Annenberg estate, Sunnylands (just a short drive from Palm Springs), has welcomed presidents and royalty since the 1960s, thanks to billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, who created TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and one of … Continue reading Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights
The best way to experience old school Palm Springs is to step into a supper club for dinner and live music. Dip into the legendary Purple Room at Club Trinidad Hotel and transport yourself to an era when Frank Sinatra and the whole Rat Pack gang would hang out and sometimes leap onto the stage when they felt moved. Think Justin Bieber and friends at … Continue reading Return to a bygone era at this Palm Springs supper club
For over 150 years, the Greater Palm Springs area has attracted visitors seeking wellness. The Native Americans were the first to tap the desert land’s special resources, as healing thermal springs were sometimes enclosed as bathhouses by the Cahuilla Indians. The desert soon became a retreat haven for those with respiratory conditions and later a Hollywood playground for celebrities seeking sunshine, rest, and rejuvenation away … Continue reading Find Zen in Greater Palm Springs with a unique wellness treatment
Read why we loved cruising the Danube from Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany on AmaWaterways. In 3 ports we biked over 15 miles, hiked to many castles, and walked all over many towns we never expected to visit in our lifetime. Our new favorite way to explore Europe is by river cruise. This article was also published in print in the February 2024 edition of Malibu … Continue reading This European River Cruise was the most active vacation we’ve ever experienced
I first visited Prague in 2004, returned in 2014, and again in 2023 to discover numerous surprising changes since my first visit to the City of a Hundred Spires. In September, there were as many people visiting the City Centre (Old Town) as you would expect in Rome, Paris, or London. Today, the capital of the Czech Republic is very safe (just ask a local) … Continue reading Get to know Prague with our favorite discoveries
Get a Taste of the Superyacht Life in Croatia was first published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com in January 2024. Read about our stint on the megayacht Cristal built, owned, and operated by a Croatian family. We think the best time to visit Croatia is May and the first two weeks of October as there are fewer crowds and now fall the warm temps linger longer. … Continue reading What is it like to cruise the Croatian coast on a megayacht? Start planning your next dream trip.
Palm Springs continues to blossom with new exciting restaurants. The latest desert charmer is birthed from beloved LA chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, who we have admired for years on TV shows such as The Chef Show and Top Chef. We have devoured tacos at their popular Santa Monica Mexican restaurant SOCALO. The Dobladito Taco is one of our favorites! The hardworking … Continue reading Alice B. – a new exciting reason to dine out in Palm Springs
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