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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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New Catalina Island Adventures for 2024

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

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Paso Robles Culinary Scene Explodes – Tiki cocktails, Indian spices, French fare, Gourmet tacos…

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…

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Slow down in Santa Rosa, the Gateway to California Wine Country

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

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Michelin and Green Star, Heritage Restaurant is the top reason to visit Long Beach

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

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Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu

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

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Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe

Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day on March 15 or every day. Make one of these fabulous espresso martini concoctions at home or order one at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, March 15. Cincoro Tequila Espresso Martini 2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila1 shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled.75 oz Mr. Black Coffee LiqueurDash of agaveCombine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and … Continue reading Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe

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Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights

Visiting Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage is always a calming experience – with its Zen cacti gardens, a great lawn, outdoor cafe, and small gallery space showcasing Modernist designers and artists. The former Annenberg estate, Sunnylands (just a short drive from Palm Springs), has welcomed presidents and royalty since the 1960s, thanks to billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, who created TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and one of … Continue reading Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights

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Return to a bygone era at this Palm Springs supper club

The best way to experience old school Palm Springs is to step into a supper club for dinner and live music.  Dip into the legendary Purple Room at Club Trinidad Hotel and transport yourself to an era when Frank Sinatra and the whole Rat Pack gang would hang out and sometimes leap onto the stage when they felt moved. Think Justin Bieber and friends at … Continue reading Return to a bygone era at this Palm Springs supper club

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