WIN: LaLaScoop’s 12 Days of Giving in January

The holidays are finally over. Christmas and New Year’s eve sometimes feel like prom, where your expectations can be so grand and there’s always some sort of let down or sigh of relief when it is over. We all know we need to feel better after last year’s SH$TSHOW, so we thought what better way to start 2017 by giving away some of our favorite … Continue reading WIN: LaLaScoop’s 12 Days of Giving in January

Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

One of the twelve best places to spend Christmas in America is San Diego, and for good reason. It was 68 degrees last weekend when we spent a festive weekend in December at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. From Los Angeles, the drive to San Diego took around 2 hours leaving mid morning. The annual Holiday by the Bay celebration kicked things up a notch … Continue reading Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

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Barceló Hotel Group unveils four distinct hotel experiences

Barceló Hotel Group, a leading global hospitality brand with more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide, has announced a new multi-brand strategy for its growing portfolio. Barceló Hotel Group properties are located in top destinations and cities in Europe, North America, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to the group’s original brand, Barceló Hotels & Resorts, three new distinctive brands have been introduced to … Continue reading Barceló Hotel Group unveils four distinct hotel experiences

Green Commuter’s Tesla X program makes ride sharing affordable in LA

This article was posted first on WeSaidGoTravel. Uber, Lyft, and Los Angeles‘s new metro rail have shifted the way Angelenos travel. Many people have opted to take public transportation for convenience and affordability, while some have even decided to get rid of their pricey vehicles. Now, add to the LA transportation game, a car sharing program called Green Commuter, an innovative clean energy company that will … Continue reading Green Commuter’s Tesla X program makes ride sharing affordable in LA

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MyLücke App makes parking easy

A new App called MyLücke is transforming the metropolitan parking economy. Not only is MyLücke making parking in LA easier overall, it is a huge help for anyone attending this year’s upcoming WeHo Halloween Carnival! MyLücke is an on-demand, private parking marketplace that makes hourly, daily, weekly and monthly parking easier for drivers, while serving as an additional source of income for people with under-utilized parking spaces.   The app-based solution aims to solve the parking … Continue reading MyLücke App makes parking easy

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48 Hours in Portland

This article was previously posted on WeSaidGoTravel. Portland impressed me as soon as we landed because due to so many green trees the air felt so pure and fresh, whether that is the Pacific northwest or my 9 years oxygen-less in the Los Angeles desert, I couldn’t stop wanting to breath the air deep into my lungs. I quickly learned the best way to see … Continue reading 48 Hours in Portland

Eating and Drinking our Way Through Seattle

Posted first on WeSaidGoTravel. The beauty of a city is learning about its culture through food. My introduction to Seattle after 22 years included a necessary stop at a Chinese tea house at the edge of the famous Fish Market. After a bout with food poisoning, serious lack of sleep, and dragging our suitcases for at least a mile from from the Link light rail, … Continue reading Eating and Drinking our Way Through Seattle

LA Escape: La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel

The Pink Lady with her rosy stucco exterior and iconic tower is almost 90 years old. Oh, if her walls could talk! Recently, we drove to La Jolla for a mini staycation at the captivating and luxurious La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla’s grand dame who strikes quite a pose in the charming seaside cliff-hugging San Diego suburb. While residing, we heard rocker band Guns and … Continue reading LA Escape: La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel

Check New Zealand off Your Bucket List

Travelers, take heart, your world keeps getting a little smaller. Last year, American Airlines began nonstop service from LAX to Australia, and this year, it is expanding to include daily flights to New Zealand. To celebrate the new bond between L.A. and Auckland, the iPic theater in Westwood recently played host to a celebration of the island nation that stood in for Middle Earth in … Continue reading Check New Zealand off Your Bucket List

Celebrate America in Malibu this July 4

This article was previously posted on Resident Magazine. We can’t think of a better place in America to be for July 4 but Malibu. Like the Hamptons of the west coast without the New York prep and glitz, plan to leave early for the BU before traffic ensues on the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). Stumble upon endless beachfront parties with fireworks shooting from the water … Continue reading Celebrate America in Malibu this July 4