Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Following an extensive renovation, The Amigo Room is officially open. Nestled inside the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs and inspired by the mid century modern era, this reimagined cocktail hideaway embraces a welcoming ambiance for guests and locals alike to sip and savor from the new cocktail and bar menu. The space itself is a sleek design-forward desert retreat featuring earthy tones of terracotta, sage and sand, complemented … Continue reading Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Top flavors for your next poolside party

Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party

Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

Looking for a gated luxury villa for your next big bash, wedding, anniversary party, or multigenerational trip? The Point Luxury Villa with butler service and private chef (if you desire) sits on a wraparound ocean Point. Each room has an oceanview with indoor outdoor showers. Two different beach experiences are possible, depending on which way you leave this luxe modern property. Learn more about The … Continue reading Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

Two Wellness Resorts in Costa Rica to find Pura Vida

After surviving two major fires in Malibu, one month apart, my smoke-damaged lungs and broken heart were in need of major repair. The grief and lack of sleep were breaking me down. Never had I spiraled into such a state of sadness and depression since 9/11, when I was living in Washington, DC. Our Malibu bungalow in the burn zone was standing but unliveable. After … Continue reading Two Wellness Resorts in Costa Rica to find Pura Vida

The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

Local Palm Springs tastemakers celebrated the series launch of Hulu’s new show, Mid-Century Modern, at the iconic Dinah Shore Estate. Owned by Leonardo DiCaprio for quite some time, this time capsule home is everything you want it to be. Designed by renowned architect Donald Wexler in 1964, the vintage paradise sprawls with pool house, artist studio, 3 bedroom guest wing donned in red, green, and … Continue reading The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

Baseball used to have a term for a pitcher who came into the game at a crucial moment in the late innings to try to save the game, often with runners on base or a dangerous hitter at the plate. The relief pitcher was called a fireman. This article is about the recent fires. And beer.   The devastation of the January wildfires will haunt Los … Continue reading We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum

In 2024, Perry’s Fine Wines & Liquors expanded to Palm Springs from Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA, a cornerstone of the community since 1934. This past week (March 19, 2025) Perry’s announced the release of Perry’s new Chardonnay, created in support of Palm Springs Art Museum. Launched to celebrate the union of fine wine and fine art in Palm Springs and the wider Coachella Valley, Perry’s will donate $1 from each bottle sold to Palm Springs … Continue reading Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum

Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht

The article Taste of the Galapagos was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (Jan. – March 2025) on Pages 48 – 53. A black torpedo zoomed by my snorkel mask as my eyes widened to witness a Galapagos penguin, one of the smallest types of penguins in the world and the most surprising endemic resident of the islands. Just a few seconds earlier, I … Continue reading Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht

4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision

I always think it’s incredibly brave when someone writes a book, especially a memoir. These real-life tales share deeply personal information; and as the writers share their stories and reflect, their musings might just inspire your next big life decision. Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty Lisa Niver overcomes deep fears and tackles remarkable feats over the course of a BIG … Continue reading 4 survival stories written by everyday people that might inspire your next life decision