Four Mexican Getaways

This article was first published on MoneyInc, May 2019. Mexico is an underrated destination. A cultural haven, Mexico is THE place to visit for food, music, art, adventure, ocean excursions, biodiversity, animal migrations, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a beautiful country that is easy to get to, with many direct flights and over 50 international airports throughout the country. Besides being affordable and outright … Continue reading Four Mexican Getaways

10 of the Most Underrated Beaches in California

When you think of California, you probably think of the TV famous beaches, like Venice and Laguna. But if you go to one of those beaches on any given weekend, you’ll have to fight the crowd to find a spot to sit. Luckily, with 3,427 miles of coastline, California has plenty of underrated beaches with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the waves. If … Continue reading 10 of the Most Underrated Beaches in California

Six reasons to stay at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Surf City USA

Some days just altering your environment will help lift your spirits. In California, that’s an easy task with so many driveable memorable getaways. A new spot we didn’t think to venture to is Huntington Beach until we spent time at The Waterfront Beach Resort. Situated in view of one of the longest public piers on the west coast (1,850 feet) and a 10 mile stretch … Continue reading Six reasons to stay at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Surf City USA

Eating Las Vegas

Pack your weekender bag and hit the cash machine: Vegas season is here once again. Prepare yourself for action-filled, Red Bull-fueled nights in the casino followed by sun-soaked, screwdriver-sipping mornings at the pool. Catch a show, play some golf, do some shopping: Las Vegas has something for everyone. And that’s especially true when it comes to dining. With that in mind, here are three of … Continue reading Eating Las Vegas

11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

People come from all over the world to experience Coachella, which is just as much about the music as the experience. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is really like finding the fountain of youth. Just be prepared to not sleep for three days, drink plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Here are some of our favorite moments from 2019’s Coachella Weekend 1 – … Continue reading 11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

Nobu, now the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, came on my radar 14 or 15 years ago when our Washington, DC crew spent a week at the Shore Club Hotel in Miami with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Tara Reed, Adrien Brody, and Jamie Foxx partying in our midst either poolside, at a table nearby on New Year’s, or the start of each evening … Continue reading Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

This article was first published on MoneyInc, March 2019. On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since its designation as a national park, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt. There’s no better time to connect with the outdoors by exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1903, President Roosevelt stood over the gorge and declared, “Let this great wonder of nature remain as … Continue reading All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

Gilbert, Arizona is Phoenix’s coolest suburb

This article was first published on MoneyInc, April 2019. Twenty-five years later I returned to the Phoenix area, but this time it was not to live with the Apache Indians and volunteer on their reservation in San Carlos. I was headed to Gilbert, Arizona, a thriving suburb 30 minutes outside of Phoenix that was once the hay shipping capital of the world thanks to the … Continue reading Gilbert, Arizona is Phoenix’s coolest suburb

Blazing around Laguna Beach

There’s an entirely new reason to visit Laguna Beach, the quaint seaside town in Orange County. Not the secret coves, numerous art galleries, or tantalizing surf, not even the Pageant of the Masters, where art comes to life in the summertime. Not the fact that everything just feels cleaner in Laguna Beach. Let’s face it. Laguna Beach viewed on The Hills is why most people … Continue reading Blazing around Laguna Beach