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Over the Top Culinary Experiences in L.A. and California

This article was first published in print in Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazine and Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine (April 2023) with an online version here. There is no shortage of extraordinary culinary experiences in Southern California. These favorite unforgettable splurge-worthy meals are sure to excite and delight all of your senses. Eat Your Drink + Tasting Menu With Matthew Biancaniello Those who have been around long … Continue reading Over the Top Culinary Experiences in L.A. and California

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Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

Beachfront Best Kept Secret Design lovers will appreciate the newly revamped multimillion-dollar remodel at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach with coastal art, beachy décor, lavish chandeliers, BoHo basket lights, and a grand staircase retaining some of the property’s historic charm. Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, this modern Hacienda-style resort is an easy getaway. All 250 suites feature two bathrooms and six presidential suites offer two … Continue reading Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

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Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

This article was first featured in AAA World Magazine print in September 2020. ODE TO LA By Melissa Curtin Pelicans soar along the water line, and dolphins follow me down the beach. I admire a pack of surfers soaring and swiveling as the waves carry them home, or at least to Malibu Pier. Sixty years ago, fictional surfer girl, Gidget, rode these same waves in … Continue reading Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

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Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

Change the way you travel with FORA! Fora is disrupting the traditional travel agency so you can travel like an insider with killer perks and curated itineraries. Since everyone always reaches out to me for travel tips (from where to stay to where to dine), I decided to use my travel expertise and get certified as a FORA Travel Advisor in September 2022. As a … Continue reading Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

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Exciting new wine options for your next party

We aren’t sure if we are wine connoisseurs or just wine lovers. Some of the best wines we have discovered have been while traveling – like Sicily (from Mt Etna region), France, Croatia, and Germany. Living in California allows for easy access to endless grape varietals too. It’s just a drive or a quick flight to explore some of the best wine regions in our … Continue reading Exciting new wine options for your next party

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Make the most of your time in Malibu

This article was first published in print in Where Traveler LA, July 2022 edition (Page 14 – 16) Malibu: Find your low-key coastal bliss Relax and explore the dreamy coastline – where stars, surfers, sun seekers, beach babes, and nature lovers have flocked for a century to get away from it all It’s easy to understand why Malibu is a top SoCal destination – with its … Continue reading Make the most of your time in Malibu

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10 Unique Southern California Road Trip Stops

This article was first published in print in SoCal Life Magazine, June 2022 A southern California road trip is the perfect escape because road trips are often more than the destinations. Hop in the car, hit the open road, and holler the lyrics to California Dreamin’. Satiate your curiosity with a stop at one of these Golden State wonders on your next automotive adventure.  Santa … Continue reading 10 Unique Southern California Road Trip Stops

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Beauty Products to help you look (and feel) fresh while traveling

Hydration is key when traveling – like drinking water before, during, and after a long flight. But while in full summer travel mode, it makes sense to bring along beauty products that will give you a boost – due to the way they feel, smell, or make you look after being trapped for hours on an airplane.  We LaLaScoop’d hundreds of beauty products this year … Continue reading Beauty Products to help you look (and feel) fresh while traveling

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Get to know LA through Tacos – See LaLaScoop’s article on Lonely Planet

Explore Los Angeles through its best tacos MELISSA CURTIN Lonely Planet Writer 29 APRIL 2022 – https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-tacos-in-los-angeles LA LA has one of the most exciting taco scenes in the US © Melissa Curtin Tacos are a Southern California way of life. For many Angelenos, searching out tacos is a love affair – and often a quest to sample as many varieties as possible.  LA has … Continue reading Get to know LA through Tacos – See LaLaScoop’s article on Lonely Planet

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