Pasadena: Vacation or Stay-cation?

A unique city with its own industries and attractions, yet just another L.A. neighborhood; a city steeped in history and rich in culture, yet pioneering the cutting edge of technology, Pasadena is a place of marvelous contradictions.  The 135,000-population city in the shadow of the San Gabriels is home to Caltech, one of the world’s great scientific universities, but on Saturdays in the fall, it’s … Continue reading Pasadena: Vacation or Stay-cation?

Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better way to celebrate the holidays—including the magic of Thanksgiving and Christmas—than with a visit to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells! This year, the resort has something truly special in store, combining the splendor of Thanksgiving and the enchantment of the Holiday Season for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy Indian Wells Winterfest … Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

Two luxury stays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to heat up the romance in 2020

Mexico makes an easy jaunt from Los Angeles with most flights just a few hours. Puerto Vallarta, situated on Mexico’s Pacific coast on the Bay of Banderas, is a Mexican town located on the second-largest bay in North America. This setting attracted tourists in the 1960s when the area became the love nest of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in the film The Night of the Iguana. … Continue reading Two luxury stays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to heat up the romance in 2020