We are so honored to be nominated by Croatia National Tourism last week for their annual Golden Pen Award in the category for travel blogger ~ one of 18 international colleagues to be nominated and only 2 from the U.S. They were going to fly me out for festivities and a ceremony with other media in May but sadly we are already traveling during this … Continue reading Step up the Romance in Hvar, Croatia
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
Did you know February 22 is National Margarita Day? Honor the margarita—one of the most popular tequila cocktails – and celebrate with one of these fine medleys. National Margarita Day Recipes Pay homage to one of LA’s favorite cocktails (triple sec, tequila, and lime juice) with one of our fun versions and thank Mexico for creating this official drink of having fun in 1938. Codigo … Continue reading Fun Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day
Treating yourself to a professional massage is more than a day of self-care. It’s a relaxing way to improve your circulation and relieve stress. Entrust your wellness to people with plenty of experience by booking an appointment with these LA massage therapists. They’ll know how to soothe your muscles with the expert training that’s given them stellar reputations in the City of Angels. 1. Burke … Continue reading 5 LA Massage Therapists That Will Have You Feeling as Good as New
Read our latest article about where to dine in Santa Monica for Love Day 2024 in the Santa Monica Observer. Find a vibe, a menu, and a price point that’s right for you and your loved one. Continue reading Woo your Valentine in Santa Monica with a memorable dinner
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
Happy Chinese New Year. This happens to be the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is associated with qualities including good luck, power, strength and wisdom. And because it happens only once every 12 years, it seems like a pretty good reason to celebrate. One of the places where the special occasion was celebrated was The Grass Room, a cool event space in a sketchy … Continue reading Happy Year of the Dragon
Winter is coming… to an end! I mean, eventually. Let’s say March 1, for our purposes here. The rain will be drying up, hopefully, and temperatures will be on the rise once again. It’s also, I recently learned, the official start of burrito season. That’s apparently a thing. Yep, Chipotle is crewing up because, as the company states, March through May represents a significant increase … Continue reading LA Wine & Food Festival Is Coming
For over 150 years, the Greater Palm Springs area has attracted visitors seeking wellness. The Native Americans were the first to tap the desert land’s special resources, as healing thermal springs were sometimes enclosed as bathhouses by the Cahuilla Indians. The desert soon became a retreat haven for those with respiratory conditions and later a Hollywood playground for celebrities seeking sunshine, rest, and rejuvenation away … Continue reading Find Zen in Greater Palm Springs with a unique wellness treatment
Read why we loved cruising the Danube from Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany on AmaWaterways. In 3 ports we biked over 15 miles, hiked to many castles, and walked all over many towns we never expected to visit in our lifetime. Our new favorite way to explore Europe is by river cruise. This article was also published in print in the February 2024 edition of Malibu … Continue reading This European River Cruise was the most active vacation we’ve ever experienced
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