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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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Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

The 17th annual International White Wine Festival kicks off this February 15 and 16, 2025. Take a break from LA and enjoy a reprieve from our city’s challenging times. Escape the daily reminders of fire season, inhale some fresh air, and relax – in the vineyards of Anderson Valley, two hours north of San Francisco. The Winter White Wine Festival is the premier food and … Continue reading Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

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5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

It’s been almost a year already, but that is the beauty of memories – being able to reflect on a fabulous evening with the entertainment stars of our time and actually catch up with all the nominated films. Founded in 1989, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is still going strong in its 35th year. In 2024, the festival was held from January 4 – … Continue reading 5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

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Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

The desert continues to bloom and the latest attraction is the long awaited Thompson Palm Springs, finally open after years in the making. The hip hotel is located right in the center of Palm Springs, at the beginning of the Uptown Design District, and spans two and a half city blocks on iconic Palm Canyon Drive. It’s a big new draw for the social scene, … Continue reading Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

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Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

Tis the season to be merry and socialize. Share a meal. Make new friends. Dine under the stars, in view of the ever changing dreamy mountainscape. Palm Springs may be the easiest place to find community. Start with a sensational feast. Spanish Paella dinner at Villa Royale‘s Del Rey Del Rey, the speakeasy bar and cozy restaurant at sexy adults-only hideaway hotel Villa Royale, returns … Continue reading Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

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LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift. Forever French, the … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

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Fall is Best of All 

It’s beginning to feel like fall, which in Southern California means temperatures in the mid-80s and sunny skies. But that’s no reason not to celebrate the season like they do in the small towns of Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine. After all, we have leaves changing color here, too, mostly from green to brown, but we’ll take it. With Halloween just around the corner, … Continue reading Fall is Best of All 

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Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

Arriving to a room dusted with rose petals and red shiny helium heart balloons floating from every angle of the bed brought flashbacks of a similar event my husband planned when we first started dating. Champagne is chilling on ice as the sunlight filters through the room overlooking San Diego’s Harbor Island Marina. We watch kayakers glide through the parked boats and an occasional yacht … Continue reading Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

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LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

We’ve come across some products lately that we think you might love too. Check out our favorite new discoveries that may improve your life – to help with a better night’s sleep, to help protect your eyes, and to help enhance your health and skin. Manta Pro Sleep Mask Our favorite new travel product is this comfy soft breathable sleep mask that has adjustable C-shaped … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

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Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

The best way to explore Iceland is to circumnavigate the island on a Windstar Cruise. Learn more here. Iceland Highlights: The best way to travel with a parent is on a smaller luxury cruise like Windstar. Here’s why: Unpack your bags once. No need to lug suitcases from one destination to the next. If your parent has a bad leg or is slower moving in … Continue reading Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

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