Laguna Beach’s New Casa Loma Beach Hotel in photos

The new Casa Loma Beach Hotel, perched on Laguna Beach’s craggy coastline, overlooks Main Beach and the Pacific Ocean and is just a 5-minute walk to the center of town. Perfect for couples or a girls’ getaway, this newly rebranded chic boutique hotel boasts a 15-million-dollar transformation with stunning oceanfront room views with private balconies and patios, prime access to the beach, and a Pacific Terrace … Continue reading Laguna Beach’s New Casa Loma Beach Hotel in photos

Melissa CurtinMarch 14, 2025Leave a comment

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DesertX 2025 inspires with thought provoking art installations scattered across Greater Palm Springs

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 CurtinMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025Leave a comment

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LaLaScoop’d our favorite hotel stay of 2024 – seen in UPROXX

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

Melissa CurtinMarch 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Dining at Holiday House in Palm Springs is always a great idea. Step inside the blue and white space donned in colorful art, shelves of books, and a blue neon sign reminding guests that they might be, “Too Dumb for NYC; Too Ugly for LA.” Soak up the mid-century modern vibes here, a perfect Palm Springs design haven mixed with a South of France flair. … Continue reading Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Melissa CurtinJuly 3, 2024July 29, 2024Leave a comment

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Elegant and Eco-Friendly, Santa Monica’s Ambrose Hotel is Now Open for Your Pleasure

Rich and elegant, the mocha colored stucco walls of Ambrose Hotel rise from the palm tree-lined streets of Santa Monica, ready to open up to you and house your stay. The boutique hotel has been beautifully and thoughtfully upgraded, earning the title of being the first LEED for Existing Buidings (EB) certified hotel in the country since 2008. As a long-time member of the Green … Continue reading Elegant and Eco-Friendly, Santa Monica’s Ambrose Hotel is Now Open for Your Pleasure