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Now you can surf a wave in the desert at The Palm Springs Surf Club (or dine and admire the surfers)

Already sold out for January, The Palm Springs Surf Club may require some pre-planning to catch the ultimate wave, bro, but you can ride in any time for an amazing meal – and watch the surfers! Book your wave at the first global surf destination in Southern California nestled in the heart of the desert. A few years ago the words ‘desert’ and ‘surf’ in … Continue reading Now you can surf a wave in the desert at The Palm Springs Surf Club (or dine and admire the surfers)

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TRIO’s new chef brings an elevated menu to Palm Springs

Explore a whole new vibrant menu courtesy of TRIO’s new Chef Jeremy Loomis, who brings an elevated array of options along with major A-game culinary skills from San Diego. The popular Palm Springs restaurant and bar located in the center of the Uptown Design District is known for its orange accented façade. It has a lively happy hour bar and serves up a beautifully prepared … Continue reading TRIO’s new chef brings an elevated menu to Palm Springs

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The 4th annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Fest returns February 2-3, 2024

Known as “Passion 4 Pinot,” the largest Pinot tasting event in the country (that only focuses on California Pinot Noir) returns to Greater Palm Springs February 2-3, 2024 at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. The event now in its 4th year is for the novice or the wine connoisseur. This year guests can experience over 82 top-tier producers pouring more than 225 … Continue reading The 4th annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Fest returns February 2-3, 2024

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Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Sicily with a View

Returning to Sicily in 2022 after 16 years was a pandemic dream and I realized while on Italy’s most celebrated island that selecting the right hotel can transform one’s entire experience, creating memories that last a lifetime. Situated in areas ripe for exploration, gain a deeper appreciation for Sicily’s diverse landscapes with a stay at these boutique hotels that offer fascinating history, tantalizing traditional cuisine, … Continue reading Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Sicily with a View

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TULSA, Oklahoma – the rebirth of one of America’s most underrated cities

This article called “The Rebirth of Tulsa” was first published in print in 2019 in LA Travel Magazine. Tulsa’s Renaissance Oklahoma was never a place I thought I would want to spend time, but lately, America’s smaller cities have intrigued me – often these experiences have altered my views and changed my mindset. Tulsa, Oklahoma was a new place on my radar in 2018. This … Continue reading TULSA, Oklahoma – the rebirth of one of America’s most underrated cities

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Kickstart your New Year with a Malibu Winter Wellness Retreat

Malibu Beach Inn has partnered with CURE and Alo Moves to offer hotel guests three nights in a King Premier Ocean Front Suite, including all dining experiences at Carbon Beach Club, daily wellness offerings, and Alo Moves instructor-led fitness classes.  “The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea.”  No truer words can be expressed as this wellness retreat at Malibu … Continue reading Kickstart your New Year with a Malibu Winter Wellness Retreat

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Swanky new Canopy Wine Lounge is a stunning addition to Palm Springs

For superb wine in a dreamy mid-century modern setting, Canopy Wine Lounge is another exciting reason to linger longer in the desert. Sample a canopy of wines from around the world, even as far south as Patagonia, in this sophisticated indoor-outdoor destination just one month old and right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Perfect for a first date, an afternoon on the terrace, … Continue reading Swanky new Canopy Wine Lounge is a stunning addition to Palm Springs

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Twelve Twelve Santa Monica’s pasta dishes are straight out of Rome

A brand new elevated menu arrives with Italian finesse to Twelve Twelve Santa Monica thanks to new Chef Oliver Malmsten, born in Rome to Swedish parents and known for his culinary prowess as a competitor on the Italian Hell’s Kitchen show and experience at several Michelin star restaurants in Milan and London. Carefully sourcing the best ingredients, Chef Oliver ignites the entire New American-Italian menu … Continue reading Twelve Twelve Santa Monica’s pasta dishes are straight out of Rome

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