Southern California Gardens are medicine to the soul

Sometimes you need to get away from it all and find some peace. Escape to one of these Southern California gardens to find solace. Read our latest article in print in Southern California Life Magazine in full here: Find your Zen in One of These Southern California Gardens (Spring 2022). Wildfires, the pandemic lingering, nonstop traffic…the overall state of the world can feel anxiety-producing. Take … Continue reading Southern California Gardens are medicine to the soul

Melissa CurtinApril 11, 2022Leave a comment

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GBK Brand Bar’s Pre-Oscar Lounge returns in 2022 to gift nominees and support Ukraine

The ultra-exclusive Pre-Oscar Luxury GBK Brand Bar Lounge returns to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in LA in 2022 gifting attendees high-end watches and handbags thanks to sponsor eBay. GBK CEO Gavin Keilly will welcome nominees not only from the Oscars but SAG, Golden Globe, and GRAMMY Awards since this is the first lounge of the year. With a 26-years selling high-value goods, eBay is the … Continue reading GBK Brand Bar’s Pre-Oscar Lounge returns in 2022 to gift nominees and support Ukraine

Melissa CurtinMarch 23, 2022March 23, 20221 Comment

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Appreciate your lover or acknowledge someone you care about this Valentine’s Day with a fun and memorable gift. Valentine’s Day can be more than just romantic love – a month-long celebration of giving extending to your best gal pals. “Galentine’s Day” is also for your single gals, best gals, and gals who are like family. Get inspired with our LaLaScoop list of ways to show … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Melissa CurtinJanuary 31, 2022February 2, 2022Leave a comment

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Don’t miss Mariposa, the Gold Rush Gateway to Yosemite

This article was first published on Parks & Points in December 2021. Read the full article on Parks & Points. This article was also published in three San Francisco Bay area newspapers – the East Bay Times, the San Jose Mercury News, and Marin Independent Journal. Yosemite National Park is the size of Rhode Island and pre-pandemic almost 5 million people flocked annually until measures … Continue reading Don’t miss Mariposa, the Gold Rush Gateway to Yosemite

Melissa CurtinJanuary 23, 2022January 23, 2022Leave a comment

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Get to know Miami through food

Arriving in Miami, Florida is almost like landing in a new country. With over 80 languages spoken throughout this cultural hub, English may not be the first language heard. Located in southeast Florida, Miami offers some of the best food in the USA due to the Latin-Caribbean culture and its location on the Atlantic Ocean. Wander Little Havana and the blossoming Arts District Wynwood. Dine in … Continue reading Get to know Miami through food

Melissa CurtinDecember 30, 2021August 9, 20221 Comment

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SoCal Staycation at Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Get to know Carlsbad That signature yummy white tea scent that Westin pumps in all their hotels greeted and energized us upon arrival to the soaring Christmas tree lobby. The clean and refreshing fragrance with notes of cedar and vanilla even permeated our face masks. After passing the expansive outdoor pool and jacuzzi, we had checked in at the perfect time because soon after, the … Continue reading SoCal Staycation at Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Melissa CurtinDecember 29, 2021December 30, 20211 Comment

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Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort

Not every Cabo resort is made the same (and we have stayed at many). What sets Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort apart is its intimate location – an ideal spot for a romantic getaway or a close group of friends. Set at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and about a 40-minute drive from the airport, the setting is an enchanting oasis of … Continue reading Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort

Melissa CurtinDecember 28, 20215 Comments

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Kick off the New Year at Westin Wellness Weekend in Rancho Mirage

Rest, rejuvenate, and resurface this 2022. The Westin Mission Hills located in Rancho Mirage is hosting its very first Westin Wellness Weekend and Expo on January 7-9, 2022. Do YOU! Start the new year with international fitness educator Doris Thews and Yvonne Kohsel, a health strategist and Director of Spa & Wellness at the Westin. They will be hosting a weekend full of wellness talks, … Continue reading Kick off the New Year at Westin Wellness Weekend in Rancho Mirage

Melissa CurtinDecember 25, 2021December 30, 2021Leave a comment

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16 Quirky Attractions in Southern California

Source: Pexels Fancy doing something fun, strange or downright quirky in Southern California? Here are 16 unique attractions. Belmont Park Source: Belmont Park Just off Mission Beach, is San Diego’s only beachfront family amusement park. Thrill on the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, The Overdrive Bumper Cars, and the Vertical Plunge. Entry and parking are both free – just pay as you ride! Harper’s Topiary … Continue reading 16 Quirky Attractions in Southern California

George J. NewtonDecember 23, 2021Leave a comment

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Top Reasons to Stay at the new Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel

Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia is a new property under the Marriott brand with a stylish midcentury modern design aesthetic bringing Le Méridien’s distinctive European heritage to the Southern California destination. The hotel boats 234 newly remodeled rooms and 14,000 square feet of event space. This winter season, the hotel toasts to the festive season with a special winter package. Guests will receive breakfast for two … Continue reading Top Reasons to Stay at the new Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel

Melissa CurtinNovember 17, 2021November 17, 20211 Comment