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!
Paso Robles has really morphed since our last visit pre-pandemic. Discover some of the latest and greatest ways to savor Paso Robles, many that don’t include wine – published May 2024 on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. Continue reading Paso Robles Culinary Scene Explodes – Tiki cocktails, Indian spices, French fare, Gourmet tacos…
Stay awhile. No need to race to Sonoma or Napa. Slow down and take advantage of Santa Rosa. Here are some of our favorite finds published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com (February 24, 2024). https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/find-more-than-just-wine-in-santa-rosa-the-gateway-to-california-wine-country/ar-BB1iaVFM Continue reading Slow down in Santa Rosa, the Gateway to California Wine Country
Book a memorable dining affair at Heritage in an intimate 100-year-old craftsman house in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, accompanied by friendly hospitality and exceptional service. The set-course menus change regularly, even daily, based on what is in season and what produce is ready to be plucked from their own Heritage Farm down the road. They even have a chicken coop. This is … Continue reading Michelin and Green Star, Heritage Restaurant is the top reason to visit Long Beach
Celebrating dining experiences across the Greater Palm Springs region, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week takes place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, across the 9 desert cities. Visitors and residents can try a diverse selection of some of the top dining establishments showcasing over 75 restaurants for ten days. The full list of participating restaurants is available at dinegps.com where you can search by location or price. Diners … Continue reading Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu
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
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