Category: jet away

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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Food Network Star Winner Chef Tregaye Fraser Dishes on Chef Week at Villa Del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto, Mexico

Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto is a luxurious resort with something for everyone. The exotic sanctuary features 4,447 acres of stunning ocean and mountain views of the breathtaking Sea of Cortez. The resort – just a two-hour flight from Los Angeles – recently hosted a Chef Week featuring some of the top chefs from around the world. Food Network Star winner Tregaye … Continue reading Food Network Star Winner Chef Tregaye Fraser Dishes on Chef Week at Villa Del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto, Mexico

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GM’s Maven Reserve Launch Celebrated with ‘Late Late Show With James Corden’ Producer

At a tastemaker event hosted this month at The Eric Buterbaugh Gallery, guests and a panel celebrated the official Los Angeles launch of the Maven Reserve car sharing app. In a partnership with ‘A Drink With’, Maven hosted a live intimate interview with Rob Crabbe, executive producer of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” where he talked about the show’s hit segment ‘Carpool Karaoke.’ Maven touts itself … Continue reading GM’s Maven Reserve Launch Celebrated with ‘Late Late Show With James Corden’ Producer

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Getting engaged in Tulum at sunrise

I text “I’m sorry” from bed, but the text never sent. Curled up in soft sheets with a new appreciation for luxury, I felt a sickness I hadn’t felt before coupled with exhaustion. The queasiness of Cuba lingered on and my first night in Tulum was not as I imagined. The waves were pounding right outside our room at El Pez Hotel, and I just … Continue reading Getting engaged in Tulum at sunrise

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Cocktails in Cuba: Long live the Mojito

Cuuuuuba! The birthplace of the mojito may have something to do with why we drank at least 100 mojitos while we were in Havana and Vinales this year although they never made us feel drunk. Mix, Muddle, Mix! Be sure to use Havana Club rum. We even enjoyed mango mojitos at O’Reilly 304. Place 1 teaspoon of sugar into each of two 12 ounce glasses. … Continue reading Cocktails in Cuba: Long live the Mojito

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Cuba’s Culinary Revolución: Best Places to Eat and Drink in Cuba

This article was first posted on MoneyInc.com Thanks to friends’ recommendations and extensive research we came to Cuba fully prepared, or what I thought was prepared with restaurants and locations of interest flagged on my downloaded map of Cuba (via the App Maps.Me which allows you to use a map without WIFI). This App is extremely helpful when walking around a foreign city, especially when … Continue reading Cuba’s Culinary Revolución: Best Places to Eat and Drink in Cuba

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How do you plan for a trip to Cuba?

This article was previously posted on MoneyInc.com.  Tourism is booming, expensive not-so-stellar hotels are full, and AirBnB now offers rentals. Now that the government has allowed Cubans to rent more than one room and open up paladares (family run private restaurants), the spirit of enterprise is fully evident. Everywhere you look a blue government sign is on everyone’s door showing that their casa particular has … Continue reading How do you plan for a trip to Cuba?

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Tulum’s anti-resorts: 4 boutique hotels to luxuriate

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine. For the last year my social media feed has been clogged with photos of Tulum. I hadn’t known this Mexican Utopia on the Yucatan Peninsula existed until my Instagram feed filled with fashion bloggers posing on hammocks with Boho-chic jewelry and dresses perfectly sweat-free highlighting the tropical luscious scenery more than their clothes. My fascination with exotic … Continue reading Tulum’s anti-resorts: 4 boutique hotels to luxuriate

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JetSmarter is a Lifesaver, especially for Chanel Iman

Not all celebs are perfect. Supermodel and actress, Chanel Iman flew the friendly skies with JetSmarter. On her way from Los Angeles to New York, Chanel took JetSmarter and lost her Ipad and wallet. The Victoria’s Secret model had asked people who were also on the shuttle to Direct Message her when she realized she lost her personal belongings. As she was in a panic and … Continue reading JetSmarter is a Lifesaver, especially for Chanel Iman

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Singing in the Snow at Sundance 2017!

It was an honor and thrill to attend The Sundance Film Festival for my third year in a row, performing at the #IndieLounge and Music Lodge on Main Street during Weekend One!  My friends at LaLaScoop asked me to cover my personal Sundance experience as an artist and attendee, so here’s a fun recap of some highlights from my unforgettable weekend! My Sundance began with … Continue reading Singing in the Snow at Sundance 2017!

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Palm Springs Weekend Guide

This article first appeared in Resident Magazine, a New York luxury magazine. We happened to be in Palm Springs during the Palm Springs Film Festival, but it seems like every weekend in this desert oasis offers special events, from the upcoming Modernism weekend February 16 – 26, to the Taste of Tennis March 6, to Splash House in June and August. Once a wellness destination … Continue reading Palm Springs Weekend Guide

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