This article was first published on JohnnyJet.com, MSN.com and a different version on Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print. While sipping wine on a patio hanging above the ocean, I marvel at the pulsating waves of the vast Pacific Ocean below me. The long-cresting waves crash along the coast, as surfers careen back and forth on the renowned Thalia Street surf break, embodying a vision from … Continue reading Find Solace at Laguna Surf Lodge
Bar Next Door on The Sunset Strip will feature 3 riffs on the Espresso Martini crafted by Mixologist Brynn Smith. The drinks include a Peanut Butter Banana Espresso Martini, A Classic Espresso Martini and a Tequila Cream Float with Kahlua. These drinks will be featured at $16.00 each. Bar Next Door opens at 5pm on Saturdays and is located at 9159 Sunset Blvd. The Godfrey … Continue reading How will you celebrate National Espresso Martini Day in LA?
From March 8 through May 11 of 2025, visitors can discover 9 art installations across the Coachella Valley. The thought provoking pieces from international artists can be discovered across Greater Palm Springs, with several clustered in Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Palm Desert. Download the DesertX app or log onto DesertX.org to plot your journey across the surreal desert landscape and watch as the … Continue reading DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs
Melissa Curtin (@lalascoop): Xela Tulum – Mexico Privacy and intimacy are the ultimate luxury. A secret door awaits as you enter through a jungle-laden path to a dramatic 12-foot weathered wooden door with clay pots and gurgling water. The new Xela Tulum feels like your own private villa, with just 12 rooms, located on the quieter south side of Tulum, Mexico. The rooms are mere steps from … Continue reading LaLaScoop’d our favorite hotel stay of 2024 – seen in UPROXX
Looking for the perfect getaway? Adventure? Solo Trip? Romantic Interlude? Wellness Seeker? Cruise Lover? Gain inspiration from trips we have taken and also booked for clients all over the world (as a travel advisor with FORA), in our latest interview with Lisa Niver from WeSaidGoTravel. https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/perfect-getaways/ Continue reading The Perfect Destination for Every Type of Traveler
After touring and dining on date farms, you might learn a thing or two about the production of the chewy sweet plump dates. The sweet, locally-grown fruit is often found in restaurants all over Greater Palm Springs, especially in date shakes. Sample for yourself at the annual Palm Desert Food & Wine festival. We became incredibly curious about this popular treat when our own solo … Continue reading Coachella Valley’s Date Farms are Doing Sweet Things for the Community
Nestled between three striking mountain ranges, this sunny Southern California oasis has lured travelers in search of inspiration and relaxation for more than a century. The valley’s 9 resort cities – known as Greater Palm Springs – provide an incomparable blend of cultural experiences for every type of visitor. Plan an incredible time in the desert with some of these favorite activities. 1. Visit a Museum … Continue reading 10 Ways to Get to Know Palm Springs
Some people love surprises, some people don’t. But if you love discovering bold new flavors, exotic foreign cuisines, and creative takes on traditional dishes, you have to be willing to be surprised. It’s this adventurous spirit that keeps my passion for food alive and drives me to keep exploring the dining scene. This adventurousness manifests in many ways, but I want to share one shining … Continue reading Delicious Surprises
El Lay — the first things that come to mind when you mention living in the City of Angels are sunshine, vibrant culture, scenic views and Hollywood. But it also means dealing with persistent traffic, earthquakes and — recently — increased air pollution. Wildfire season has become an increasingly challenging reality in LA. When smoke and pollutants from nearby fires seep into your home, an … Continue reading The Top 5 Air Purifiers to Shield Your Home from Outdoor Pollutants
This article was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (January 2025). The Southern California desert has drawn wellness seekers for hundreds of years, since the Cahuilla Indians came to the Coachella Valley for the readily available natural hot and cold mineral springs. This helped them not only thrive through farming, bathing and drinking, but also served ancient spiritual purposes. In the early 20th … Continue reading Find your Zen in Greater Palm Springs
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