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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!

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California’s Central Coast – Where will the road take you?

The Central California Coast – situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco – provides a special lure due to its small-town charm, where time feels like it moves a little slower. Towns like Cayucos, Cambria, Nipomo, and Avila Beach along the Highway 1 Discovery Route remind me of the quaint coziness of the New England villages where I am from. For our one-year wedding anniversary, … Continue reading California’s Central Coast – Where will the road take you?

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10 Things Not to Miss in Kansas City, Missouri

Named one of the “Best Trips 2019” by National Geographic Traveler, Kansas City, Missouri is one of those cities that has everything someone would want in a destination. Full of live entertainment, culinary destinations, museums, outdoor attractions, casinos and sporting events, Kansas City has no shortage of things to see or do no matter the time of year. And with direct flights to and from … Continue reading 10 Things Not to Miss in Kansas City, Missouri

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Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

What a night to celebrate Julia Child on her birthday at the Montecito Club in Santa Barbara! She would have been 107. The Santa Barbara mayor Cathy Murillo proclaimed August 15, 2019, Julia Child Day, in honor of her birthday and a place she loved so much and spent her final years. The proclamation announced on August 15 recognizes celebrations across the nation in honor … Continue reading Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

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Enhance your San Francisco Hotel Stay

Hotels are beefing up their services to appeal to more travelers. Unusual and unique amenities as well as environmentally beneficial accoutrements attract travelers who want a little extra. It’s not hard to find San Francisco hotels that are pet friendly, high-tech, and green. While basic rooms can be found in San Francisco on a budget, a plethora of hotels are offering special services or perks … Continue reading Enhance your San Francisco Hotel Stay

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Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa: Fun for the whole family

Situated on a sandy strip in Banderas Bay against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa received a major upgrade in 2018. The 433 ocean-facing guest rooms and suites all with private balconies were renovated in warm neutral sand tones. The open-air lobby entrance is filled with modern colorful décor, swinging pods, and an ice cream parlour. … Continue reading Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa: Fun for the whole family

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Del Marcos Hotel: A mid century modern icon in Palm Springs

This article was first published on MoneyInc, June 2019. Just like the stars who fled Los Angeles since the 1920s for some privacy, solitude, and warmer temperatures, we were fleeing 60-degree LA weather in late spring for 90-degree unwavering sunshine in the desert. Natural hot mineral springs, dry heat, and the arrival of the train all may have been reasons the city of Palm Springs … Continue reading Del Marcos Hotel: A mid century modern icon in Palm Springs

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25 Must-Check-Out Brands From The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show & Beyond

As hosted last month at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, the Summer Fancy Food Show offered at least six football fields worth of specialty foods, including chocolate, cheese, olive oil and snacks. The largest special food industry event in North America, the Fancy Food Show is known to showcase its field’s best products and newest innovations. As presented by the membership-based Specialty Food Association … Continue reading 25 Must-Check-Out Brands From The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show & Beyond

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10 Things Not to Miss in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville may not be one of the largest cities within the state of South Carolina, yet it manages to have just about everything that a person would expect from a major city. That not only includes an airport, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, but also an arena, sports teams, a bike-share program, breweries, artisanal coffee, main street block parties, and over 700 acres of public parks. … Continue reading 10 Things Not to Miss in Greenville, South Carolina

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10 reasons to spend more time in Paso Robles

This article was first published on MoneyInc, June 2019. There is something about Paso Robles. Time seems to slow down…the air feels better. Life seems less hectic and business owners in California’s Central Coast are working hard to make their dreams come true. Just a 3-hour drive north from Los Angeles or south from San Francisco, Paso Robles feels worlds away from city life. Easily … Continue reading 10 reasons to spend more time in Paso Robles

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