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!
Dining at Holiday House in Palm Springs is always a great idea. Step inside the blue and white space donned in colorful art, shelves of books, and a blue neon sign reminding guests that they might be, “Too Dumb for NYC; Too Ugly for LA.” Soak up the mid-century modern vibes here, a perfect Palm Springs design haven mixed with a South of France flair. … Continue reading Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House
Alice B’s new brunch menu has arrived and there is no better reason to flee your air-conditioned house than to sidle into this mid-century mod restaurant donned in a rotating art collection. Snag a seat on their inside-outside patio at Alice B – so you can soak up the views with little perspiration and hopefully a gentle breeze. Get boozy (or not) at this lively … Continue reading Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B
We LaLaScoop’d some of our favorite fashion finds for summer. Amp your outfit with one of these fabulous products. Hats by Peter Grimm Summer hats galore can be found on Peter Grim like resort, lifeguard, and bucket hat styles, but cool nights in Malibu still call for a wool-felt fedora fashion statement. We love Peter Grimm’s sturdy wide-brim Shannon fedora in hunter green which you … Continue reading Stay fashionable this summer with some of our favorite finds
Discover Solvang’s Thriving Culinary Scene was firs published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com, May 2024. Plan your weekend with our favorite new sips and bites, just a few hour drive from Los Angeles. Continue reading Escape LA and head to Solvang for the ultimate culinary weekend
Flashbacks of Italy came to mind as we spiraled up and around switchback turns from the harbor town of Avalon. The cliff-hugging ocean vista views were certainly worth these fearful moments, expressing “OMG” aloud as we whizzed above the aquamarine crystal-clear waters below, where white boats accented the dazzling blue hues and homes hung off the curved hugging hillsides. Just 26 miles off the California … Continue reading New Catalina Island Adventures for 2024
Paso Robles has really morphed since our last visit pre-pandemic. Discover some of the latest and greatest ways to savor Paso Robles, many that don’t include wine – published May 2024 on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. Continue reading Paso Robles Culinary Scene Explodes – Tiki cocktails, Indian spices, French fare, Gourmet tacos…
Stay awhile. No need to race to Sonoma or Napa. Slow down and take advantage of Santa Rosa. Here are some of our favorite finds published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com (February 24, 2024). https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/find-more-than-just-wine-in-santa-rosa-the-gateway-to-california-wine-country/ar-BB1iaVFM Continue reading Slow down in Santa Rosa, the Gateway to California Wine Country
Book a memorable dining affair at Heritage in an intimate 100-year-old craftsman house in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, accompanied by friendly hospitality and exceptional service. The set-course menus change regularly, even daily, based on what is in season and what produce is ready to be plucked from their own Heritage Farm down the road. They even have a chicken coop. This is … Continue reading Michelin and Green Star, Heritage Restaurant is the top reason to visit Long Beach
Celebrating dining experiences across the Greater Palm Springs region, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week takes place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, across the 9 desert cities. Visitors and residents can try a diverse selection of some of the top dining establishments showcasing over 75 restaurants for ten days. The full list of participating restaurants is available at dinegps.com where you can search by location or price. Diners … Continue reading Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu
You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. As a travel writer, I sailed on Viking in 2022 and brought my mom on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back. Learn why … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?
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