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LA Getaway: Pechanga Resort & Casino

Southern Californians have a variety of casino resort options. Every metropolitan area has on its distant outskirts at least one gaming establishment on Native American lands. Your humble correspondent has launched an ambitious undertaking: to experience these local hospitality providers and report back to you, the would-be informed traveler. In future posts, I intend to offer feedback on some big names in the genre: Morongo, … Continue reading LA Getaway: Pechanga Resort & Casino

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Find your Catalina Island Adventure

Where else can you view dolphins and whales from the Catalina Express ferry, zip over a rugged canyon at 30 mph, explore the pristine and untouched wilderness in an open-air biofuel Hummer, and learn about the brilliant solar system at night on top of a vista, all in one day? Catalina Island! In 1958 the pop band The Four Preps sang, “just 26 miles across … Continue reading Find your Catalina Island Adventure

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Staycation: LA’s 4 Leading Hotels of the World

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine online, November 2017. As I get older, I prefer a more unique hotel stay, one that feels like it might be my own home or villa. Now with AirBnb and  Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., enjoying a luxurious uncommon property is totally possible. Recently, I learned of Leading Hotels of the World, a category of independent, … Continue reading Staycation: LA’s 4 Leading Hotels of the World

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LA Escape: Desert Romance at Indian Wells

This article was first published on Resident Magazine online November 2017. Just a few hour drive from Los Angeles in the new convertible Buick Cascada, we changed up our Malibu ocean views for a relaxing blissful desert weekend in the Palm Springs Valley to celebrate our recent marriage. Due to my husband’s hectic work days, he couldn’t wait for a restful mini ‘moon’ without a … Continue reading LA Escape: Desert Romance at Indian Wells

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Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

One of the twelve best places to spend Christmas in America is San Diego, and for good reason. It was 68 degrees last weekend when we spent a festive weekend in December at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. From Los Angeles, the drive to San Diego took around 2 hours leaving mid morning. The annual Holiday by the Bay celebration kicked things up a notch … Continue reading Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

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Malibu’s Cure Salon and Med Spa

Get cured! The best Salon and Med Spa in America is most certainly Cure Salon and Spa in Malibu, right across the street from Nobu Malibu overlooking the Pacific Ocean for miles. Why? Not only does this white airy luxurious space sit high over the Pacific Coast Highway, but it is like a one stop shop for the best beauty, medical, and wellness treatments.   … Continue reading Malibu’s Cure Salon and Med Spa

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LA Escape: Find Pleasure in Sin City

Find Pleasure in Las Vegas Sin City is way more than just gambling and lap dances, but the world’s playground has some of the best entertainment, pampering, and restaurants in America. After living in Las Vegas recently for 20 days, I’ve combed the land to help you rev up your experience in this nonstop action packed desert city. Caution: Everything on the Vegas strip is … Continue reading LA Escape: Find Pleasure in Sin City

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A Parisian Affair at the Can Can Parleur Organic Hand and Foot Spa

As soon as I walked into the Can Can Parleur Organic Hand and Foot Spa from the gritty bustling streets of the revitalized La Brea neighborhood that is now packed with some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, I was transported to a Parisian escape, without ever having to leave LA. The first thing that melts the traffic noise away is the decor and … Continue reading A Parisian Affair at the Can Can Parleur Organic Hand and Foot Spa

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Wash away your worries at Sunset Tower Hotel’s Cure Salon and Spa

Wash away every single possible worry with the Cure Salon & Spa at one of LA’s most classy historical hotels, the Sunset Tower Hotel. Dating back to 1931 this art deco hotel is a beautiful spot to have lunch by the pool or dine and sip drinks at the glamorous Tower Bar and Restaurant. Recently, I enjoyed a private yoga event on the rooftop. I … Continue reading Wash away your worries at Sunset Tower Hotel’s Cure Salon and Spa

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