Los Angeles, Get ready for Groundlink Just launched in Los Angeles, Groundlink on-demand car service, 24-7.  This is the next generation way of managing ground transportation. Groundlink is changing the way people order cars, whether it be limos, a towncar, or even a cab. Now all you have to do is download the app, set [...]

The Intercontinental Los Angeles announced its new helipad Zumba and Yoga classes! Take to the sky with a natural high! Great views, in the backlot of Fox Studios. The yoga class will be featured on the season opener of Million Dollar Listing LA, which airs on June 6th! Guests of the hotel are free. Locals [...]

The ultimate driving machine — probably not the one you’re thinking, but DnA Golf and BMW have a closer relationship than you might think. In 2002, the renowned European automaker originally commissioned VyaTek Sports to create a high-performance gold club. The result, DnA Golf’s radical new instrument, an extraordinarily tunable golfer’s delight, with the look, [...]

Every year, George Lopez and his celebrity friends take to the links and raise money for his charity, The Lopez Foundation, and this year was the Fifth Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships , which took place on Monday, May 7th, at the Lakeside Country Club in Burbank. And [...]

Transformers: The Ride – 3D – Universal Studios Hollywood is proud to premiere their long anticipated Immersive Themed Ride “Transformers: The Ride – 3D” this May. Based on the iconic Hasbro brand and thrilling film franchise by director Michael Bay, this attraction is celebrated by multiple generations for it’s inventive storyline and spectacular action-packed special [...]

Your Mother. The most special woman in your life. And Mother’s Day is the one day out of the year you can show her just what she means to you. LA’s The Place recommends a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch at Park Grill at The InterContinental Los Angeles, which is providing a spectacular Mad Hatter’s Mother’s Day [...]

By Ann-Marie Nieves My husband and I had a ‘babymoon’ at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park earlier this month. I know what you’re thinking… How decadent! How fortunate! How positively New York City!  It was all that and more. As I write, I’m a weeble-wobbling 40 weeks pregnant, still working 12 hour days while [...]

If you’re a fan of The London NYC and The London West Hollywood, or have always wanted to experience  their glamorous suites or their world-class cuisine, there’s great news for spring – the Best of The Londons package. Both properties have come together to offer The Best of The Londons package, unifying the style and [...]

Genre Hotel’s Kerry Flowers, the grand king of the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, hosted a whirlwind travel trade show at La Bohéme in West Hollywood. Hoteliers, media and celebs gathered for an evening of beads, Hurricane cocktails, and Cirque de Soleil-like trapeze artists soaring above. Guests were flaunting their best feathered Mardi Gras masks and [...]

This was the sixth year in a row that we attended the Sundance Film Festival which started with us checking into our room at the Waldorf Astoria in the Canyons a short complimentary shuttle ride into Main Street and Park City where all that is Sundance takes place. We come to Sundance every year to [...]

It may be snowing in Park City like it does every year during Sundance Film Festival, but when the sun reflects off that gorgeous fresh powder, sunglasses are mandatory. To protect celebs eyes and keep their stylish image intact, Solstice Sunglass Boutique supplied them with Spring 2012 collection this weekend in Park City, Utah at [...]

Hollywood talent from all backgrounds gathered last Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre to celebrate Red Line Tours unveiling their new series of collectible souvenir tickets designed by world-renowned artist Andre Miripolsky.  Cast members from Broadway hits like “Grease” and “Peter Pan” to films such as “Westside Story” and “E.T. The Extraterrestrial” as well as TV [...]

Will you be at Superbowl? Get ready for the first annual Maxim Tailgate: Salute to Heroes event on Sunday, February 5th. This year, the iconic magazine will elevate it’s presence at the Super Bowl with the introduction of a VIP consumer tailgate party. Maxim has ruled the Super Bowl party scene for years, but this [...]

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show 2012 celebrates the fact that serious wanderlusting works up a fierce appetite and many who like to travel also like to eat on their adventures. On January 14-15, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show at the Long Beach Convention Center, will feature The International Fiery Foods Challenge as [...]

The LA Times Travel Show is a must-attend if you’re planning a trip in 2012. Even if you’re not, the wanderlust bug will certainly bite you after a day at the 2012 Travel Show exploring the world’s greatest adventures. Touted as one of BizBash’s “Top 10 Southern California Trade Shows and Conventions”, the Los Angeles [...]

A mere two blocks from the beach, the Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach’s hippest boutique hotel, is the perfect destination to enjoy a Southern California holiday or simply experience the thriving South Bay surf cities.  Travel experts agree, Shade Hotel is stellar. Condé Nast Traveler listed Shade as the #6 reason to visit LA, and Manhattan Beach [...]

Green is color of the season in Monterey, CA. Portola Hotel & Spa, the luxurious seaside hotel, has recently received the prestigious LEED certification. Portola Hotel & Spa is now the third of all California hotels to ‘go green’ and only sixth in the nation. On a trip to Monterey to find out what was [...]

Los Angeles may not have snow, but it does have uber style when it comes to celebrating the holidays. The London West Hollywood offers Christmas dinner and hotel packages as well as New Years Eve specials. London West Hollywood also goes beyond to offer the ultimate way to ring in the New Years, a private [...]

Get out your Bond-chic attire for New Year’s Eve!  The Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will host a festive James Bond-inspired Casino Royale-themed New Year’s Eve bash December 31, 2011. The event will feature an extensive selection of expertly prepared hors d’oeuvres by the hotel’s Executive Chef Greg Hozinsky, casino-style gaming tables, a VIP poker [...]

The Orlando, LA’s newest boutique hotel, is going to be a life-saver if you have family or friends coming to visit during the holidays. Having undergone 6 million dollars in renovations to the entire hotel, The Orlando is stylish, moderately priced and located in the heart of trendy West 3rd Street area of West Hollywood. [...]

Ever heard of cowboy-French cuisine? Neither had I before I went to LON’s at The Hermosa Inn fine dining restaurant in Paradise Valley, near Scottsdale, Arizona. I knew I was in for a memorable dining experience when I rounded the corner and gasped. LON’s outdoor patio was a glowing, mesquite-fragrant wonderland from the wood-burning fire [...]

What better reason for an Arizona getaway than Hermosa Inn’s Artist in Residence Series beginning October 12, 2011? Each month for the next six months at Paradise Valley’s luxury boutique, Hermosa Inn, share an intimate evening at the award-winning LON’s Restaurant with an intriguing, accomplished artist while getting an insider’s view into their fascinating journey. [...]

Temecula, located 90 minutes south from Los Angeles, has a peppered history of bank robbers, floods, fires, moonshine making and cattle ranching. A visit to Old Town Temecula with many of its historic buildings from the 1880’s still preserved allows, with some imagination, this colorful past to come alive. Today, the tiny Front Street of [...]

Sonoma County is a refreshing travel destination for an urbanite like myself as it is a community of like-minded people that are ‘terroir-conscious’ and are connected to the full circle of life. They demonstrate a ‘craftsmanship over commercialism’ by buying each others’ products. This is evident with common Sonoman sayings touted by locals like “Eat [...]

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be treated like an A-list celebrity? Have you ever dreamed of being pampered and catered to, with the added perks of fame, while all eyes are on you, when you visit Los Angeles? Well, look no further. The W Los Angeles, known for providing their guests [...]

With direct access from Hwy 121, Viansa Winery & Marketplace is a brilliant initiation to Sonoma Wine Country.  Sonoma County has long been synonymous with the Italian heritage; many of the early settlers of the valley were originally from Southern Italy. Therefore, the Tuscan-themed property of Viansa Winery that greeted us was a fitting homage [...]

The Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Canada are what fairy tales are made of … with its towering gray stone architecture piercing the vivid green-blue landscape of the Canadian Rocky mountains, one expects the Royals to wave from a window at any minute (in fact, six British Royals have stayed here over the years, including [...]

Wine tasting is not the only way to appreciate the fruits of the vine. Just ten minutes from the city of Sonoma, Kenwood Inn and  Spa fully embrace the power of the grape beyond the taste buds. Recognized in successive years as one of the leading spas in the country by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, [...]

“I don’t need to do anything else,” my mother gleefully pronounced after she surveyed the lush, English gardens and opulent suite at MacArthur Place Inn in Sonoma. This was a good start to our Sonoma Mother/Daughter getaway.  Mom was pleased as wine punch with MacArthur Place Inn that she could literally do nothing else but [...]

The royal couple landed in Los Angeles, at LAX around 4 p.m. It is Kate Middleton’s first US visit. A multitude of guards departed the plane first to secure the surroundings, and Southern California was graced by the elegance and grace of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Red Carpet Events LA, 3wolves Productions, Little Yellow Zpot, and Amy Martinson of Beverly Hills came together to present the Post-Emmy Daytime Awards Style Lounge at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, on June 25th. Vendors gifted the nominees, select talent, producers, directors, writers, stylists, and special guests with some of the best products on the [...]

Kick up your heels and let out a wild “Yahoo!!” as Rafter Six Ranch Resort will definitely draw out the cowboy or cowgirl in you. Just 40 minutes outside Calgary in the Kananaskis Valley, Rafter Six Ranch Resort is good clean outdoor fun. Driving up to the log cabin with the gorgeous Canadian Rockies framing [...]

On Thursday, June 23rd, the Glow Ultra Lounge, housed at the Marriott Marina del Rey, celebrated their Re-launch Party with DJ Cat to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Glow Ultra Lounge has updated their design and now includes a VIP entrance, new dance floor area, improved lighting features, and nightly specials throughout the summer. [...]

On June 7th, the Sofitel Hotel gathered special guests to enjoy an evening with their top general managers from around the world. Guests traveled from booth to booth, learning about the Sofitel brand and discovering the immaculate architecture of their locations, while sampling perfectly prepared french cuisine and participating in a beautifully presented wine tasting, [...]

The world’s most celebrated couple will be welcomed, with hearty Canadian hospitality, July 7 – 8, 2011 to Calgary, Alberta. During their North American tour, Prince William and Princess Catherine’s visit to the modern cowboy city will mark two momentous occasions. It will be the first time any member of the British Royal Family has [...]

Looking for MMA training gyms in Los Angeles, but are overwhelmed with choices? Need to train with confident, professional and qualified instructors? When trying to find MMA training gyms in and around Los Angeles that offer everything you need, consider focusing on LA MMA gyms who offer Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. There are [...]

On June 11th and 12th, the LA Wine Fest, featuring the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour, took place at the historic Raleigh Studios in downtown Los Angeles for the 6th year in a row, benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and also supporting the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA. Spectators enjoyed over 150 wines from all [...]

When you need some pampering but don’t have time for a vacation, Luxe Hotels Sanctuary Spa at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel offers an impressive array of rejuvenation for the mind, body and spirit right in the midst of bustling Los Angeles. Luxe Hotels Sanctuary Spa is the ideal urban resort experience. They offer packages [...]

To celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, The Georgian Terrace has a line up of events fit for such a milestone that many in the industry would be envious to also tout. With its colorful history and continuing legacy in the city of Atlanta, the 500,000-square foot establishment is one of the few places left [...]

The W Los Angeles – Westwood has many amazing happenings this summer for LA locals. This month, new Executive Chef Dakota Weiss showcases versatile culinary skills with menu of global influences at hotel’s renowned fine dining restaurant NINETHIRTY, with a new monthly dining experience called “W Around the World”. New and innovative menus with exotic [...]

The W Los Angeles Westwood has a delicious summer in store for guests. Summers are for Americana celebrations of life and nothing is more traditional than a Backyard BBQ, pool parties, movies…and more! Even better, at the W Los Angeles, they will take care of the work, you just have the fun! Beginning Memorial Day [...]

Candice Accola chose the W Los Angeles– Westwood to celebrate her 24th birthday poolside. Friends who joined her for her celebration included Candice’s Vampire Diaries cast mates Kat Graham, Kayla Ewell, Matthew Davis, and Zach Roerig, as well as Shiloh Fernandez (Skateland), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), and Micah Alberti (Wildfire). Partygoers sipped on signature [...]

Spring is here and there is no sweeter escape during this season than to wine country! And Santa Barbara/Solvang wine country is a favorite getaway for Angelinos. Now, until May 31sth Hadsten House Inn & Spa is offereing a two-night midweek getaway for two people who want to experience the best of Santa Barbara wine [...]

The music festival to see and be seen at held annually in Austin, Texas, South by SouthWest (SXSW), is always a jam-packed flurry of music performances, A-List parties and gift suites to attend. This year, CARRERA Sunglasses Escape returns to SXSW for its third consecutive year in a row due to popular demand. Also, LA’s [...]

Many restaurants within hotels are pleasant additions to the amenities of the property but wouldn’t stand a chance in the fierce competition of outstanding, stand-alone Southern California dining options. KITCHEN 1540, of L’Auberge Del Mar Resort, with James Beard Chef Paul McCabe at its helm, not only rises to the top for its stunning ambience [...]

Beautiful San Pedro located in the Los Angeles harbor area is full of ways to explore the California coast. San Pedro whale watching tours and cruises provide families in San Pedro and the surrounding areas with a pastime that nature lovers of all ages can enjoy. Young minds will learn from captain and crew members [...]

Whether you’d like a five-star dining experience or even a cooking class to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style, the Gordon Ramsey Restaurant has what you need. Tucked inside the highly acclaimed London West Hollywood Hotel, a romantic dining experience is just waiting to happen. Frequented by famous lovers such as David and Victoria Beckham, Gordon [...]

There is no better way to play cupid for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day than a lavish couple’s retreat complete with romance and spa pampering at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa? LA’s the Place gives you the heart-shaped scoop on Estancia’s Valentine’s Day specials to make your stay unforgettable. Estancia True Romance Valentine Getaway [...]

LA’s the Place discovers the perfect romantic getaway for you and your sweetie this Valentine’s Day complete with gourmet dining, luxurious accommodations, stunning seascapes and most importantly – a Valentine’s like no other at L’Auberge Hotel in Del Mar. Decadent dinner for two?  Check.  KITCHEN 1540 has you covered with a duo of four-course menus [...]

Los Angeles Celebration, in honor of the U.S and Australia, brought together the best in sports, music and film from both countries for the 8th Annual G’DAY USA Gala held on January 22, 2011. Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi were there as well as Olivia Newton-John and so many others celebrities. G’DAY USA Awards This [...]

On Monday, January 24, 2011, Ballantines PR hosted an elegant evening dedicated to discovering the soul of the Southwest as they brought the charms of Arizona travel to Los Angeles at the SLS Hotel. Members of the press sipped on champagne and nibbled on the creative appetizers of the Bazaar’s kitchen while tourism officials expanded [...]

Newport Beach is a popular place for Southern California families to visit and enjoy. There are many things to do in Newport Beach for everyone, from young curious kids looking for adventure to seasoned adults looking to relax. Whether a family is looking for a day trip or a couple is looking for a special [...]

Ever dreamed of being on an ocean adventure, interacting with the beautiful and exotic aquatic wildlife? Ever wanted to take a cruise where it feels like there is a magical connection with the environment and the beautiful blue ocean? Marina Del Rey whale watching cruises allow anyone who wants to have a unique ocean experience [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2011! Los Angeles to San Diego travel can be more than just a trip south. The travel can transport anyone from the city life of Los Angeles to the feel of a relaxing rancho estate nestled in San Diego elegance with Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. Situated [...]

Whales are unique, and are the largest animals in the world. Malibu whale watching tours allow for whale lovers to experience the beautiful whales that inhabit the waters of Southern California. Malibu whale watching tours and cruises are a way to easily connect with marine life on a comfortable and safe boat staffed by experts. [...]

L’Auberge Del Mar – the perfect Southern California romantice weekend getaway destination. Luxury at the beach in Del Mar, CA.

LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010 - Most Romantic Lounge in LA! Celebrate New Years Eve 2011 Times Square style overlooking the beautiful harbor! New York City invades LA this New Years Eve Glow Ultra Lounge is transformed into Times Square. Bring out your inner star and walk the red carpet, get your picture taken [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! Los Angeles is known for its beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and sprawling metropolis, but where do families go when they want to escape all the hustle and bustle of the big city without sacrificing the benefits of gorgeous southern California? A perfect escape from Los Angeles is [...]

If you’re headed to the beautiful San Diego area for the holidays, join Chef Paul McCabe at KITCHEN 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar for a most delicious dinner during the most wonderful time of the year. Choose from or join them for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinner. Chef McCabe is known for his [...]

The “So Hollywood” package at the exquisite L’Auberge Del Mar is the perfect romantic getaway. We love Southern California and its beautiful coastline from LA to San Diego. But sometimes the traffic deters us from exploring the amazing destinations that are calling to us! L’Auberge has your solution, and a great one it is. Get away in style to beautiful [...]

www.laubergedelmar.com L’Auberge Del Mar 1540 Camino Del Mar PO Box 2889 Del Mar, CA 92014 Direct: 858-259-1515 Reservations: 800-245-9757

If you’re ready for something new, the theatrical production of Peter Pan at the Orange County Performing Arts Center might just be the ticket. The performers fly high, there is a bit of camp, and a very misbehaving Tinkerbell steals the show. A unique combination of live theater and film, this production, adapted from J [...]

They say the best Christmas gifts are those that someone wouldn’t buy for themselves! Located at the always exciting and fun Universal’s CityWalk, iFLY and Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge have partnered to offer the ‘Dine on the Fly’ promotion. It  includes two indoor-sky-diving flights and two meals. Talk about a unique night out! Great [...]

Ranked among the top resorts in the world by Conde Nast, L’Auberge Del Mar overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers gorgeous sunsets, refreshing dining options, a cheerful and cozy spa , a private path to the beach and plush accommodations. Located along the picturesque coast of Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar epitomizes California style with [...]

Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly Hills invite guests to spend the holiday season enjoying timeless festivities and creating new traditions with a selection of unique holiday experiences  There’s one holiday gift sure to please every family this year: time spent together. As the upcoming holiday season draws near, Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly [...]

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to scare Los Angeles into the Halloween spirit. On Sept. 24, the theme park will open the 2010 “Halloween Horror Nights”, and host the Eyegore Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The event commemorates those who specialize in delivering screams through terrifying entertainment. Horror genre veterans, Eli Roth (“Hostel”), Christopher [...]

Looking for a casual but trendy, upscale place to relax with fire pits, DJ station and outdoor cabanas overlooking the water on the West side of Los Angeles?  Look no more, Glow Lounge in the Marina Del Rey Marriott has all that and more. Recently undergoing a design overhaul, MDR Marriott is transforming their once [...]

The Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel is more than just a place to store your luggage while you explore the local attractions and rest your head at night. As a world-class accommodation, the Marina del Rey Marriott offers all the modern luxuries you expect from a Marriott property, mixed with the cosmopolitan details of today’s [...]

Need to get away from it all for just a weekend or maybe you’re in the Phoenix area for business? Royal Palms Resort & Spa is the perfect place to enjoy supreme hospitality in a charming, old world locale. Royal Palms Resort & Spa offers everything you might need to restore, relax and indulge. Set [...]

~ A LA’s the Place 2010 Top Pick If you’re looking for a type of stay-cation this year, LA’s the Place reveals the perfect destination to explore not too far from home but exotic enough to have a bona fide adventure – Scottsdale, the Beverly Hills of Arizona. Just 6 hours from LA by car [...]

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010! Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa, located in Dana Point, California, has done the impossible: It’s improved on paradise. At Laguna Cliffs, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean aren’t enough. Instead, this gorgeous getaway spot adds world-class hospitality, sumptuous accommodations, luxury services, top-notch sports facilities, and business-ready [...]

* An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010 Set in the understated elegance of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, Chef Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern is as accessible as it is beautiful, with personable service and expansive views of the pristine California coast. In the evenings, guests will be treated to a truly grand scene [...]

Amid the daily hubbub, it’s sometimes easy to forget that we Angelenos live in some pretty extraordinary surroundings. Fortunately for us locals, Terranea, the luxury oceanfront resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, serves as a reminder that paradise awaits in our back yard. Terranea is an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010.

As Memorial Day weekend brings the summer into full swing, W Los Angeles – Westwood Hotel and the American Cancer Society rolled out the red carpet on Wed, May 26 to kick-start the sun soaked season and fundraise for the battle against cancer.

A magical world unto itself lies just outside of San Diego. It’s found at an amazingly tranquil resort reminiscent of a Mediterranean palace, nestled within the beautiful Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. It’s luxurious and elegant with breathtaking views – the perfect place to stay with your family or to say “I do.” With a Tom [...]

Imagine a private tropical oasis with lush vegetation, tranquil bungalows, romantic waterfront dining, five uniquely different pools, and a full-service Indonesian-inspired spa. Now envision this oasis with water sports, a private marina, an NBA-regulation sized basketball court, five tennis courts, and an 18-hole putting green, all at your disposal. This island retreat is not in [...]

Finding chic yet affordable hotel accommodations within the metropolitan city of Paris can be challenging if not impossible, but LA’s the Place is here to help. As you plan your trip to Paris, we’ve discovered two fabulous hotels where you can stay and still have plenty of euros left over for that Hermes bag or [...]

The City of Light should be renamed the ‘City of Those Who Take Time to Enjoy’. A dose of Paris is not only good for the soul of an urbanite Los Angeleno, but highly recommended. Here are some ‘joie de vivre’ (translation: Hearty or carefree enjoyment of life.) experiences I wanted to share from my recent trip to [...]

In the dictionary, the word refuge means “shelter or protection from distress.” Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, nestled on the outskirts of Desert Hot Springs,  is the quintessential embodiment of a refuge or retreat from the modern day ‘distresses’ of city life – hectic schedules, noisy traffic, career demands and family obligations. Step into [...]

The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) launched its new promotional campaign and tourism route “Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean” during events held from February 28th to March 6th, 2010, which highlighted great fashion and innovative designers. LA’s The Place was graciously invited to come along for this amazing week, to share it all [...]

The gifting continues at the GBK 2010 Oscar gifting suite… Jewelry Armitron Watches are regarded as the best priced quality watch in America. Their wide array of watches are often multi-functional while maintaining proper aesthetics. Their new line of watches, specifically for women, come in the form of bracelets, bangles, and leather straps high in [...]

What do you think of when you hear the words  “wine country”? Do you picture rolling hills in France? Perhaps the valleys of Napa or Sonoma in California? If you said any of those things, you’d be absolutely right. Without a doubt, they produce some of the best wines in the world. One of California’s [...]

Broadway Nails, a top brand of artificial nail kits, is offering customers the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to New York City!  Broadway Nails will appear nationwide at all drugstores in March. From March 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 customers can enter the Win a Trip to New York City sweepstakes through [...]

Get away from the Southern California feel and relax at Le Merigot, a JW Marriott Beach Hotel and Spa in Santa Monica. The influence of European elegance can be felt throughout as guests enjoy accommodations that include a full-service spa and the finest foods. A Luxurious Stay Le Merigot comforts its guests in spacious rooms [...]

It’s not too late for a great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas in Los Angeles! Tikkun Holistic Spa is offering two specials for two love birds seeking refuge on Valentine’s Day. For sixty minutes, you and your Valentine will receive a luxurious Swedish Oil Massage. The massage is on special for $180 per couple. During the [...]

Got the travel bug? We have just the anecdote to give you inspiration, ideas and tour companies to fuel your wanderlust. The Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th. With more than 550 exhibitors and a show floor spanning five [...]

With Valentine’s Day 2010 around the corner, LA’s The Place has the perfect idea to have your beloved really swoon at the restored 1920’s Downtown Hilton Checkers.  Go beyond the basics of a dinner or standard red roses. Why not truly indulge your heart’s desire and stay the night and celebrate in style? It will [...]

On Jan. 22, 2010 all the 53 Miss America contestants sought to depart from the anxiety of the tantalizing competition. The Venetian, a resort, hotel, and casino, smelling the embers of competition, offered a stunning solution: the ladies were channeled down the Grand Canal in gondolas and serenaded with a Venetian aria. America’s most treasured [...]

I spent my next two nights as a guest at The Rendezvous, a very charming unique ten room bed and breakfast originally known as the Mira Loma when it opened its doors in the late 1930’s.  The quaintly decorated rooms are theme-oriented. My room was named ‘Stagecoach’, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The other rooms are [...]

With it’s close proximity to Los Angeles, Palm Springs is often referred to as “the playground to the stars”, and has been the home away from home for many of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, power couples and executives. Star-studded Architecture Elvis and Priscilla courted at the famous House of Tomorrow located at the end of Ladero [...]

LA’s The Place recently sent me to investigate the desert playground of Palm Springs and report for our readers. It encompasses so much as there are a multitude of enjoyable activities, wonderful lodging, excellent food and great service! First a little bit about the history of this desert oasis… Palm Springs was officially incorporated as a city in 1938 and [...]

On Thursday, Feb 4, 2010, fans of Iron Chef Kerry Simon will have the chance to dine with the Rock n’ Roll chef himself at SimonLA Restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles. (Check out our article on Kerry Simon and SimonLA here) Join him for a most unique dining experience, which will begin with [...]

Simon LA in the Sofitel Hotel, ranked one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and an LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010,  invites you to enjoy Christmas culinary delights, followed by Simon LA’s famous “Junkfood Platter,  to accompany their special Christmas dinner and post-Christmas brunch menus crafted by legendary chef Kerry Simon. Savor one-of-a-kind [...]

Have someone on your Christmas list that has a ‘need for speed’? We have the ideal gift for that special person sure to light up his or her face – a gift certificate to K1 Speed’s Go Kart racing track. K1 Speed revs up the go kart experience for the kid or the kid at [...]

They say the best gift is something someone won’t buy for themselves. I believe this one qualifies! Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town guests need only look up in the sky for the answer. Airship Ventures Zeppelin Eureka, the only commercial passenger airship flying in the United States, will be [...]

LA’s the Place has the perfect gift idea for the person who has everything or simply the person who’s been extra good on your list and deserves luxurious TLC.  The stunning Spanish-style La Costa Resort and Spa just north of San Diego will give your loved one the playtime or relaxtion they deserve.   Nestled among the beautiful [...]

The Land of Enchantment, specifically the city of Santa Fe, illuminated Los Angeles with all its culture, beauty, art, and recreation last week at the Taste of Santa Fe.  The Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau and a coalition of city businesses brought the luxurious event, Taste of Santa Fe, to the recently remodeled Hotel [...]

Master of Ceremony Enterprise, Christine Fleming  and the ‘glitzy’ Riviera Resort & Spa in fabulous Palm Springs presents “The Power of Positive Energy” charity event on November 14th, to benefit the Iraq Star Foundation. Iraq Star, a non-profit foundation created by Maggie Lockridge, R.N. in February 2007, is dedicated to providing medical reconstructive surgeries to assist [...]

In the heart of Palm Desert, with a spectacular mountain backdrop, is a year-round vacation oasis designed for both families and golfers alike: The beautiful, comfortable and upscale Marriott Shadow Ridge resort. The 312 acre lush Marriott Vacation Club property features elegant and well-appointed villas, beautiful pools, innovative water play areas, an eighteen-hole Nick Faldo-designed [...]

Shrills, chills and thrills were had at the Chiller Eyegore Awards and opening night at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.  Hosted by actor Cory Feldman, the awards show honored the people who scare us the best. The opening night event at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights kicked off its 16-night run on Friday, October [...]

The Andre Agassi Foundation showered A-list celebs like Tim McGraw, Brian McKnight, Daughtry, Dane Cook and Macy Gray with gifts in appreciation for donating their time and talent to the 14th Annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert. Celebrity gift-givers Distinctive Assets provided Gift Bags filled with gifts for a ‘koz’ and a Backstage Gift [...]

K1 Speed revs up the go kart experience for the kid or the kid at heart as the largest indoor go kart racing company on the West Coast. With 6 locations throughout Southern California and the Pacific Northwest, K1 Speed is the place to go for an ultra hip and eco-friendly go kart experience. Founded [...]

Just as you have to dress for the job you want, the car you drive says everything about the desire that drives you. Regardless of whether the statement is made to prospective clients or while sharing a milestone moment with a loved one, Midway Car Rental’s extensive assortment of standard, luxury and green vehicles empower [...]

This offer is expired; this is last year’s post. W Hollywood Talent Center will open on Monday, Aug 31st, next to the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. The W Hollywood, in preparation for its December 2009 opening, today announced that it will kick off its search for more than 400 Talent members on Monday, August [...]

Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau presents their premier event for the South Bay, the annual “14th Annual Dive N’ Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival”, where 12,000  lobster lovers converge to California’s Pacific Shores for a Rock n’ Lobster weekend of “Music, Food, Fun and Sun” highlighting Dive N’ Surf Beachwear, Body Glove [...]

The 7th Annual Jennifer Diamond Celebrity Sailboat Regatta is racing for a cure once again at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey,  benefiting the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation. This year on August 22, 2009, very special guests will join the event – 17 year old Zac Sunderland, (www.zacsunderland.com), who just became the [...]

Le Spa, housed in the famous Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles, is one of top rated spas among celebrities and A-listers with its luxiourious French-Hollywood inspired decor, utmost pampering and cutting-edge beauty treatments. One of their most popular and most effective anti-aging treaments Le Spa offers is Carita’s Ageless Beauty facial, just one of the [...]

Catherine Bartolomei, local resident and fifth generation farm girl of the Russian River Valley, nostalgically recounts the harvest parties of her youth.  She remembers inviting dozens of friends and neighbors to help pick the crops on her family’s farm and after the hard work was done, everyone gathered to celebrate: eating a hearty home cooked [...]

Madera is known among the locals as the Southern gateway to Yosemite. It’s a relative unknown to many, though wineries in Madera have been producing since the late 1930s. Madera is an easy stop along the way to Yosemite or Tahoe, and perfect for an enjoyable, relaxed, and casual day, or days, of wine tasting. [...]

Escape the crush of Los Angeles and experience the grace and beauty of the “Mediterranean Coast”, just 26 miles away in one of the most appealing boutique hotels in Southern California: Hotel Villa Portofino. Now available is its “Villa Venturer Package”, available through October 31, 2009, with rates starting at $161.50/night, double occupancy, plus tax, [...]

The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica celebrated its re-opening at launch party on June 18th.

Actor Kevin Sorbo, widely known for leading roles in the television programs Hercules, Andromeda and many more, will host his second annual Kevin Sorbo Celebrity Golf Tournament  at Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, NV on October 8th and 9th. The event is held in support of A World Fit For Kids! , a Los Angeles [...]

If golf and Las Vegas are two of the favorite things in life your Dad or husband love, this may be the answer for the best Father’s Day Gift ever: The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas honors dads with a very memorable gift this year: a Pro-Am package to participate in [...]

Are you lagging in the ideas department when it comes to celebrating your dad this Father’s Day? Can’t seem to find that perfect finishing touch? Tower Limo Inc. wants to help. This Father’s Day, they are offering a special opportunity for local dads – showing some fatherly appreciation by offering discounted service for the hard [...]

Hollywood’s hottest stars and trendsetters will come together to celebrate the inauguration of “Solstice”. the longest day of partying before the longest day of the year. Featuring two huge parties, “Soak In” and “Feel the Burn”; world-class DJs and celebrity guest appearances, all in a lavish, elegant setting — this is the ultimate summer kickoff [...]

Ever need your faith in humanity restored after slogging through the trenches of city life? LA’s the Place highlights a morale-boosting get-away in a land not too far off with clean air, great eats and people so nice you’d think you’ve landed in an episode of Twilight Zone. A mere three and half hour drive [...]

If you’re a thrillseeker looking for a most unique and unusual adventure, now you can grab a ticket on the Zeppelin Airship. The Zeppelin Airship, which is larger than a Boeing 747, will make flight-seeing tours available to the public Friday through Monday, from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm and are one hour in length. See [...]

Heading to Sin City soon? Here’s another ‘sin’tillating night out you can plan when you escape to Las Vegas. The Strip House (restaurant, that is) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has teamed up with “PEEPSHOW”, said to be the sexiest new show on the “planet”, to offer two seductively delicious dinner and show ticket [...]

In one of the most fascinating of California beach cities lies a wonderful, tranquil, sustainable boutique hotel: The Ambrose, part of the K Hotels collection. Its quaint old-world exterior expertly blends with the cityscape, belying its cozy green-centered interior with state-of-the-art amenities. Created to pamper you, the truly holistic experience envelopes you in luxury, relaxing [...]

Wynn Las Vegas has evolved a masterpiece to add to the Wynn experience, appropriately named “Encore”. This sophisticated, chic $2.3-billion, 2,034-suite “boutique” hotel delightfully distinguishes itself from the others on the Las Vegas Strip. Encore has set the gold standard for innovative design not only on the Strip, but for luxury resorts around the world. [...]

Ready for some adventure and relaxation but can’t take a lot of time off? Only a two hour drive from Los Angeles awaits a four-season playground for the outdoor lover. As the winding road takes you up to almost an 8000 ft. elevation,  the temperature drops and nature awakens with the sights of soaring pine trees [...]

On January 19, 2009 famous celebrity icons such as Aaron Eckhart, Alyssa Milano, Paris Hilton, Anthony Kiedis, Archie Kao, Ashlee Simpson, Brittany Snow, Bryce Dallas Howard, Courteney Cox, Dakota Fanning, David Arquette, Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes, and George Lopez all elected to show their support of the newly elected President Barak Obama by recording a [...]

As one of Las Vegas’ newer additions to the strip, The Palazzo is not just another hotel and casino. It’s the true physical representation of its given Italian name, an “imperial residence”. With its design intended to be reminiscent of Italian affluent living, it also has a modern European ambience, which is immediately felt upon [...]

Need a respite from the holiday bustle and economy woes? MGM Grand, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, and The Signature at MGM Grand, a non-smoking, non-gaming luxury resort, are partnering with MasterCard Worldwide to offer an Las Vegas vacation without breaking the bank. Ranging from 550 to 1,500 square feet, suites feature king-size, pillow-top beds [...]

Based on the eclectic group of entertainers it’s no surprise that this year’s Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children gifts featured diversity.   The backstage performer gift lounge offerings were as individual as the event entertainers. Sheryl Crow, The Killers, Ray Romano, David Spade, and Rod Stewart were expected to be present, and gifts needed [...]

Who would have guessed, more than forty years ago, when a small red-headed boy stepped onto the set of The Andy Griffith Show, that the child would go on to win prestigious directing awards such as the Golden Globe®,  Oscar® , Director’s Guild of America’s Best Director of the Year? Ron Howard, one of this [...]

Universal Studios has paired Hollywood’s top entertainment scenic and special effects artists, along with a cast of thousands, for 2008’s “Halloween Horror Nights.” The intense Halloween experience begins on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Universal Studios and will run for an expanded 13-night run which concludes on Saturday, November 1, 2008. A “Terror Tram: The [...]

Do Vegas the L.A. way! On Wednesday August 20th, head over to the W Los Angeles-Westwood and enjoy the Ashton Kutcher/Cameron Diaz movie, “What Happens in Vegas” poolside. The gambling theme doesn’t stop at the movie, as the W Los Angeles will provide viewers with a Vegas-themed menu from The Backyard Restaurant, as well as [...]

Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts is gaining fans by offering 500 free tickets to every concert until the end of 2008. If this exclusive giveaway interests you, visit www.primmconcerts.com on August 14, 2008 to enroll for complimentary show tickets. 2008 Lineup includes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 Liza Minnelli 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 Hootie & [...]

Formerly known as Corsa Cucina, the Italian eatery Stratta has opened in the Wynn Las Vegas. Offering a casual, yet electric atmosphere, Stratta is the latest premier restaurant offering by famed chef Alessandro Stratta. Coming to the Wynn Las Vegas (where Alessandro is also the executive chef of their 5-star restaurant Alex) from Renoir at the [...]

Another brilliant chapter in the history of the American stage takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with Cirque du Soleil’s production of KÀ. From acclaimed theatre and film director Robert Lepage comes this innovative production about a heroic journey of love and conflict set upon an immaculate and detailed 360 degree rotating stage, which forms the backdrop [...]

Adding an even more visually stunning element to the already spectacular Wynn Las Vegas, “Le Rêve” offers guests of the posh hotel and casino spectacular entertainment. Combining aerial acrobatics with extreme choreography, water, and a colorful cast, “Le Rêve”  whisks you away into a whimsical aquatic fantasy adventure.

Love going to Vegas, but want to get away from the gambling and the smoke? You might think it’s impossible, but one of the most popular hotels on the strip offers their guests precisely that at The Signature at MGM Grand. Named the “Best Luxury Hotel in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor.com, The Signature at MGM [...]

A Festival of Film The Palm Springs International ShortFest is a mere few weeks away and the excitement is building. This renown festival has received more than 2,700 short films from the U.S. as well as other countries. More than 350 short films will be featured, each in 90-minute packages, featuring an array of themed [...]

We are always hearing about the charitable work stars are doing here and abroad, but we usually never get a chance to see it. This Thursday, June 26, a special edition of “Nightline” will feature footage of Ben Affleck’s most recent trip to Africa. Affleck states that “people should see actors on television doing charitable [...]

The Signature at MGM Grand in Las Vegas looks forward to welcoming you and three of your best girlfriends to a two-night heavenly stay in one of their extravagant suites. The Signature’s "Sex in Sin City" Las Vegas Escape Package is unlike anything you’ll ever experience.  This package will undoubtably prove to any fun lovin’ [...]

The Maui Film Festival kicked off last Wednesday with all four venues being powered by the bright, Hawaiian sun. The Celestial Cinema, the SandDance Theatre, the Maui SkyDome and the Starlight Cinema, now will not only be powered by the moon, but for the first time in the fest’s nearly 10 year history, also run [...]

La Quinta is quickly earning its title as ‘The Gem of the Desert’.  Read more in Travel & Recreation…

By Matthew Hunt Do you tire of the continuous hustle and bustle of Los Angeles?  Our advice is to take short trip east and discover a little piece of heaven in the desert called La Quinta.  Join the likes of everyone from Garbo to Madonna who have escaped to the ‘Gem of the Desert.’ I [...]

In one of the world’s most famous cities, Spa Luce at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, offers a unique tranquil urban oasis. Spa Luce provides its clients with an opportunity to escape into a state-of-the art spa facility that has been meticulously designed to revitalize mind, body, and spirit. Each spa treatment has been designed to [...]

One of the most anticipated attraction launches in history: “The Simpson’s Ride” at Universal Studios Hollywood. Creator Matt Groening and Executive Producers James L. Brooks, in association with 20th Century Fox Television and the creative teams of Gracie Films and Universal Theme Parks have launched a ride so big, so thrilling that it places guests [...]

Dog lovers unite! The 7th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair promises to titillate you dearest doggy dreams, with something for everyone. The show returns to Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills on Sunday, June 1, featuring something for every member of the family. Highlights include a howl-larious [...]

Los Angeles is frequently credited as the style-making epicenter of the country, but for one day only, Lux5 is exposing Southern California to the ultimate infusion of luxury and glamour all within the walls of the historic, Barker Hangar. On May 10, from Noon to 9pm, Lux5, a Newport-beach based event company, will launch their [...]

Celebrate BritWeek 2008 at the Home Depot Center on May 10, 2008. Enjoy British foods and drinks and music from bands from the U.K. as you watch a British celebrity soccer game. At 7:30 p.m., watch a game between the L.A. Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls. Tickets can be purchased through the The Galaxy.  [...]

The 14th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market will be held at the Camelot Theatres from August 21 – 27, 2008. As the largest short film festival and market in North America, the Festival will have something for everyone as they screen over 350 short films from over 40 countries. In addition, [...]

The first new eatery to open at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas in five years, AGO Restaurant held a lavish grand opening on March 3rd. Hosted by executive chef and restaurant namesake, Agostino Sciandri and his famous partner, actor Robert De Niro, AGO welcomed a star-studded guest list. Recognized for popularizing the Northern [...]

Are you an artist with a daring, adventurous spirit? Do you have what it takes to conquer this challenge? And earn $20,000 doing it? And just think of all those gifting suites you’ll be invited to once you become a celebrity! CASTING:  ART RACE Gallery HD and Illuminations Media in association with Barbara Barna Casting [...]

MySpace, the world’s largest social network, brought leading stars to the Middle East last week with Operation MySpace. Talent like Carlos Mencia, Jessica Simpson, the Pussycat Dolls, Filter, Disturbed and DJ Z –Trip gave over 7,000 American troops a taste of home. The one hour version, featuring the concert’s best moments will be nationally broadcast [...]

Imagine driving down the highway on a beautiful spring day. The sun is shining, the wind is in your hair, and all seems right in the world. Suddenly, you feel a sudden jolt; you hear a tremendous screech followed the sound of metal and glass crashing; you feel fear and pain run through your body. [...]

Hollywood and the poker world converged at the star-studded 6th annual World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational at The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. The invitational is the most glamorous on the poker circuit and kicked off On March 1, with red carpet arrivals from Hollywood stars other poker luminaries for a little Texas Hold ‘Em. The tournament was [...]

The Race Last Sunday, on March 2nd, Aaron Baker, 29, former motocross champion and recovering quadriplegic, crossed the finish line publicly for the first time with his Rise Above Team at the Acura Bike Tour and Los Angeles Marathon. This historic marathon has been a Los Angeles tradition for 22 years, and Conscience Entertainment Group [...]

While the championship game brought Hollywood and New York’s elite and all of the major boys in branding and business to Phoenix Arizona, the real show took place in Scottsdale. It takes a village to host the Super Bowl in your city. The savvy and sophisticated Scottsdale did just that. The host magazine of The [...]

The Super Bowl, like Sundance attracts the major scenesters and celebutantes looking to get their groove, their party and of course in true star style, their swag on. The word on the street, Main Street that is, in Sundance was that swag was a bit tricky at the recent Redford Fest as it was deemed [...]

If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas to spice up your love life this year, look no further than the W Hotel. With their Feel the Wuv package, the W LA invites you  to enjoy their special offerings at the NINETHIRTY Restaurant and Whiskey Blue Lounge,  as well as partake in a little Sex in [...]

Viceroy and Tides Hotels Indulge in romance this February by taking your significant other to the Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Palm Springs, or if you want to really get away from it all, The Tides South Beach in Florida. Good through February 29th, these packages creatively emphasize love and luxury. Viceroy Palm Springs * Two-night [...]

Who needs a typical dinner and a movie when you can experience Universal CityWalk on Valentine’s Day? Ditch the traditional routines and add a little spice to the most romantic day of the year. Let cupid’s arrow strike while you and your date bring a little adventure into your lives with the new iFly Hollywood [...]

The Grand National Roadster Show is back for its fifth year and fans at Southern California’s home of the hot rods. Fans are gearing up for the “longest-running indoor car show in the world.” The 59th Annual Show will take place Jan. 25-27th at the Fairplex (1101 W. McKinley Ave) in Pomona, CA. Jack Buck [...]

Even if you think you’ve seen everything there is to see in L.A., you haven’t seen it quite like this. Taking to the sky with Hollywood Aviators will allow you to fly high above the area’s legendary landmarks and see the Southland in a whole new way.     With their highly trained and certified [...]

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Maui recently celebrated the opening of the Maluhia Serenity Pool with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony. With a new tile flooring in the lobby, a reflecting pond and marble and wood registration pods, the resort is sure to provide a serene atmosphere from the moment you walk in. [...]

Learn to prepare a romantic meal from Executive Chef Warren Schwartz of Whist at his special couples cooking class on January 30. The hands-on class is open to the public as well as to hotel guests, and includes tips on cooking and presentation, recipes for making an incredible Valentine’s Day meal at home, and suggestions [...]

Nestled in one of Southern California’s most acclaimed areas, The Oceana Santa Monica has been transformed into a private sanctuary for their guests. Once home to Hollywood legends such as Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame, the Oceana received a multi-million dollar makeover and offers exceptional cuisine, top-notch service and posh amenities. Guests will [...]

As one of the largest karting centers on the west coast, K1 Speed provides European style racing with up to 80,000 sq ft. of race track in their indoor racing center, as well as a 10,000 sq. ft. lobby, which overlooks the track,  a pit café and a gaming area. Reaching speeds of 45mph, the [...]

Santa Fe’s Premiere Eco Resort, Sunrise Springs Resort Spa, is offering a chance at rejuvenation during the stress of the busy holiday season. Built around organic gardens, most of the buildings here constructed with adobe, reclaimed wood and straw and feature public fireplaces constructed to minimize smoke, as well as guest rooms that feature eco-friendly [...]

Bringing ballroom to the gay masses, The City of West Hollywood will offer same sex couples the opportunity to dance the cha cha, rumba, fox trot and swing.  Taught by professional dancers, these classes were designed out of a “queer necessity” for men  and women who want to dance in clubs and at social functions [...]

As we head into the holiday season, Music Center presents their December event calendar, helping to make the holiday months enjoyable, yet extremely affordable. The Urban Garden Talks The William Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre is hosting this event on December 12, giving you a chance to bring the garden inside. Giving you the secrets you [...]

Good news for travelers who can’t afford to bring a nanny on the trip – but would love a night out without the kids. Care.com has just launched its extensive child care directory which gives city-by-city listings of reliable babysitter help. Care.com boasts free background checks and detailed listings, so parents can find child care [...]

Nobody can say I won’t soar to new heights for a good story, but for you, my dear readers, I summoned up all my courage and experienced IFly first-hand. From outside the see-through wind tunnel I watched the flight instructors spin, leap, twirl and perform stunts that would make Neo from "The Matrix" look positively [...]

On November 27th, Universal Studios Hollywood held a tree lighting ceremony in front of the walkway to the Terminator 3D ride. Honoring the heroes who risked their lives to save others in the recent Southern California wildfires, Universal Studios announced that from now until December 21st, all firefighters, law enforcement officials, paramedics, Red Cross employees [...]

Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer has been retired. Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus can soar 30 feet in the air at the inauguration of Universal Citywalk’s most anticipated indoor sky-diving adventure, IFly Hollywood. Just in Time for the Holidays Located in Universal Citywalk, across from Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Hard Rock Cafe, and next to [...]

There are certainly no shortage of reasons for Angelenos to head north to San Francisco, and if you’re an art and/or history buff, there’s one more to add to the list.  From now until February 17th of next year, the Marie-Antoinette and the Petit Trianon at Versailles exhibit will be on display at the Legion [...]

As if it’s not hard enough not to overeat on Thanksgiving. Now that I’m privy to a top chef’s secrets on how to make the day’s food even more irresistible, I’m surely doomed. Lucky for me and my waistline, the holiday only comes once a year. Whist Restaurant at the Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica [...]

Planet Hollywood is the latest dazzling attraction to hit the Vegas Strip. Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Resort & Casino, Planet Hollywood co-chairman, Robert Earl is set to welcome a slew of celebrity guests for a weekend of amazing entertainment on November 16th and 17th. The Festivities  With a star studded line up of [...]

The Fairplex in Pomona will play host to the 1st ever California Bike Week. In conjunction with the 24th Annual Love Ride, which is the largest one-day motorcycle fundraising event in the world, this motorsport loving weekend will see rocker Gregg Allman and his all-star band entertain the thousands of participants expected to attend.  Headed [...]

Heeeeere’s Jack! For Halloween night, the Cinespia Cemetery Screenings showed Stanley Kubrick’s "The Shining."  Considered one of the most frightening films ever made, this special screening was a smash hit.  "Come and play with us Danny!"  And play they did as over a thousand visitors squatted on the wide, green lawn to watch the movie [...]

The W Hotel – Los Angeles, closes their successful Sunday Cinema series in The Backyard on October 28th. In honor of Halloween, they will be screening the appropriately scary Bram Stoker’s Dracula. To accent the theme of the evening, the W Hotel will celebrate the holiday by transforming their poolside backyard into a "haunted den [...]

Kick off the holiday season on November 23rd by watching Santa’s arrival at Pasadena’s biggest tree lighting ceremony, and witness all the excitement as Mr. Clause lights the 35-foot tree. Taking place at the Courtyard at One Colorado, the 90th Rose Queen will be there for all of the festivities- which include holiday sing-a-longs- in [...]

Stars from the world of horror were honored for the 5th year at the Universal Studios “Eyegore” Awards “Scaremony.” Among stars being honored are Patricia Arquette (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Stigmata), Sheri Moon (Halloween, House of 1,000 Corpses), writer/director/producer Don Mancini (Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chuck), Corey Feldman (Lost Boys, [...]

Sony Pictures Home Animation, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Reef Check celebrate the DVD release of “Surf’s Up” with an entertainment-filled day at the Bluffs Park in Malibu on October 6th. A complimentary screening of the film, due for release on October 9th, will be one of the highlights of the evening, though there will [...]

It’s that time of year again.�Halloween is around the corner and all the festivities and haunted houses are gearing up for another creepy crawly holiday.�Unleashing his particular brand of evil, Dominas Exus returns to The Haunt on October 11th. Referred to as the very face of evil, Dominas is bringing his ghoulish friends to terrorize [...]

Time to tap into your inner adventurous child. For an opportunity to show what you?re made of, take a chance ? you never know what can happen!? Share your experiences? Into The Wild, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), TravelWorm and Lonely Planet TV have come together to offer someone and a friend a trip [...]

A premier tour operator offers you a refined taste of Africa. Read More in Travel and Recreation…

If you think that savoring delectable food and going on an African safari is incomprehensible, Uncharted Outposts Safari & Travel Company, a premier tour operator, will prove you wrong. In designing their new culinary adventures they have come up with a delicious sampling of flavors in the wild! The itinerary begins at the rustic-chic Ngong [...]

High atop the Luxe Hotel on the roof deck penthouse overlooking Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Sheer Cover presented Melanie Segal’s Platinum Emmy Lounge. As the celebrities strolled around the rooftop, they were treated to luxury items, drinks and noshes all while enjoying the beautiful view of the Hollywood Hills.  With comfy couches set up [...]

DAY 2: Naples I woke up around 7:15 am on the second day and I could barely contain my excitement.  I was anxious to start the incredible adventure that lay before me.  The first thing I did was go out on the verandah to take in the view and as soon as I opened the [...]

DAY 3: Messina, Sicily In Messina we left the ship around 11:00 am.? The first thing we did was to try a gelato since people rave about how great the ice cream is in Italy.? I have to admit that after trying several different flavors of gelato throughout the trip, I’m not sure what the [...]

DAY 4: Corfu, Greece This was one of the few days we had booked a shore excursion (if you’ve never been on a cruise before, a shore excursion is a guided tour of the port city organized by the cruise line; it’s an additional cost.)  That day we went on a tour of 2 Greek [...]

DAY 5: Dubrovnik, Croatia  Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited.  The old city is surrounded by a 40 foot wall that was built to protect it from enemies past.  On top of the wall is a pathway which allows visitors to walk around the entire city and view it from [...]

DAY 6: Venice, Italy Dubrovnik is gorgeous but Venice is my favorite place on Earth.  I’d been there about 12 years earlier and I was anxious to visit again.  The last time I was there it was the middle of winter so I practically had the whole place to myself but this time it was [...]

DAY 7 and 8: At sea We left Venice at 12pm on the 7th day and were at sea the rest of the day and the following day as the ship made its way to Valetta, Malta. We took the opportunity to explore more of the ship and experience some of the day time activities [...]

DAY 9: Valetta, Malta I’d never heard of a country called Malta before this trip so I was expecting its capital, Valetta, to be a small town without much going on.  I was way off.  Valetta is a huge sprawling metropolis that bares a resemblance to Paris.  We decided to take the bus into the [...]

DAY 10: Salerno, Italy By Day 10 we were exhausted from walking all over Italy.  We weren’t sure what there was to do in Salerno but we knew we didn’t want to do a lot of walking.  We did walk for a while through the main shopping area but we were just too tired to [...]

DAY 11: Rome, Italy We left the ship with our belongings around 9:00 am and were back in Rome by 10.  We then proceeded to our Hotel (the Airport Hilton).  Apparently, we were not the only people on the cruise who had decided to stay there before heading back to the U.S.  We had to [...]

DAY 12: Departure I was bound and determined to see the Sistine Chapel before I left Rome so we got up at 6 am and took the train into the city.  We ended up getting on the train with all the stops however, so it took us 2 hours to get to St. Peter’s and [...]

RSVP is one of the leading agencies  travel in the world today. They offer a variety of cruises and resort vacations that give people of alternative lifestyles a luxurious setting in which to explore some of the planet’s most sublime locations and relax in a comfortable social atmosphere. This summer I was fortunate enough to [...]

The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation presents its 34th Annual Festival at Seoul International Park located at  3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006.  The normal hours of operation will be 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free admission. This year’s festivities begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 13 with a formal ribbon cutting [...]

Over the Labor Day weekend, Stephen A. Wynn and nightclub operator Sean Christie opened the doors to Blush.  As the first boutique nightclub in Las Vegas, the Wynn hotelier teamed up with Christie to remodel the space formerly known as Lure.  Presenting the new and improved Blush, the two moguls offer up a nightclub with [...]

The Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. will be hosting an open house and dedicatory events in honor of the completion of six luxury cabins on Saturday September 15. Attendees will also have the chance to see Wild Wild West actor, John Conrad, who will be participating in the dedication events. At 12:00 p.m., there will [...]

A long red carpet filled with gorgeous celebrities. Searchlights and camera crews gathered around. Fans adorning the streets, trying to get a glimpse of their favorite stars strutting down the red carpet. When you think of a film premiere, you normally imagine it being in New York City or Los Angeles, but times might be [...]

Bright lights, casinos, entertainment, clubs…Las Vegas isn’t a city known for being boring or tame, yet Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur Hotel and Casino is sure to give you a one-of-a-kind, outrageous, always entertaining dining experience. Don’t expect your average dining experience here. Servers play original loony, whacky characters, each with their own entertaining schtick, [...]

Dakota Ferreiro, a.k.a. “Miss Dakota” at the Hollywood and Las Vegas burlesque club Forty Deuce, brings her distinctive brand of performance skills off the stage and into the gym with “Burlesque Body by Dakota.” This combination burlesque, dance, and fitness routine offers several benefits. Sure, Burlesque Body by Dakota will help you slim down and [...]

By Brittany Graham The California weather so well-known for its beautiful sunshine and cool breezes surpassed expectations this past Sunday and did not disappoint the hundreds of people who journeyed from all over the U.S. to attend the 2nd Annual LA Stars Celebrity and NBA All-Star Basketball Games, as well as the adjoining LA Stars [...]

For a great beach family weekend, pack a lunch and come on over to South Bay?s Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach for? a variety of activities, competitions and good old fashioned beach fun. The sunny beach weekend is packed with events including: ? Friday, August 3 7:00 p.m. LA County Lifeguard Championships ? Hermosa Beach [...]

Venice Beach will be the site of a World Wrestling Entertainment fan event on August 18th.  This free event allows fans to come out and watch six WWE stars go head to head, participate in beach contests, take photos and receive WWE related prizes all while soaking up the Southern California sun. There will be [...]

BALEENlosangeles is the latest addition to the waterfront dining scene in Southern California.? Located in The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach, dining enthusiasts will not only enjoy an exquisite meal, but also delight in the spectacular marina that the restaurant overlooks.? Open since last March, the restaurant is just one of the [...]

With summertime here all the kids on my block have their bikes and trikes out! And come dinner time… the trikes and bikes all get left in the driveway…? That is until Mom or Dad backups over them in their hurry to work the next day. To make sure your summer time does not go [...]

The Playboy Mansion will be the site of Stars and Cars, the press kick off party for the 10th Annual Beverly Hills Concours d’Elegance on August 11th. This lavish event, which is part of the National Tour d’Elegance, will include an exhibit of celebrity owned vintage cars, a fashion show, live music, an auction, fine [...]

Sunday’s are a day to kick back and relax. What better way to do that than by spending it poolside while watching your favorite movie and noshing on gourmet treats?� From now until the end of September, the W Los Angeles Hotel and The Hollywood Reporter will team up to show a variety of flicks [...]

Boutique hotels have been growing in popularity recently, and it may be due to a new approach in marketing. Epoque Hotels, established in 2002, provides an umbrella name for 300 independent boutique hotels.? The company markets these hotels as one entity under their line of Epoque Hotels and their second line Avantgarde Hotels.? The result [...]

The youth of America is part of an alarming arc of obesity. In the last 30 years, overweight and obesity levels in school-aged children have more than doubled. Obesity at such a young age can influence a child for the remainder of his or her life, and not just socially. While we all knew that [...]

There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. Mystery, intrigue, cover-up, disappearing witnesses, vows of silence, anonymous tipsters, a trail of clues, shadowy, menacing authority figures – all of these elements form the backbone of every conspiracy from the DaVinci Code up to the JFK assassination and beyond. The formula is basically the same: take a [...]

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences is proving that not only does it celebrate art, it is committed to supporting it. Located at the famous corner of Hollywood & Vine, the building infuses fine art into its architecture and interior design, and maintains a philosophy that art is a gift. To that end, W Hollywood Hotel [...]

On June 25th, 2007, Chivas Regal became the first spirits brand to launch an online channel. The Chivas Life Channel, which is hosted by MSN.com, features the results of the "The Chivas Life Ambassadors" search, through which two energetic, discriminating people were found and paid $200,000 to search for The Chivas Life and report on [...]

Movie premieres, restaurant openings, fundraisers.?There’s certainly no shortage of glamorous events to attend in the Los Angeles area.?So instead of worrying about traffic, parking or how many glasses of wine you can drink, let Tower Limo Inc. be your personal chauffeur while you focus on more important things, like what you’re going to wear for [...]

eatz. at the desert restaurant inside of the ultra-sleek and modern Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs mimics the aura and essence of its surroundings. Sleek, sharp and cool, "eatz. at the desert" could rival any of the rigorously contemporary dining hotspots in Vegas and Los Angeles in both its interior design and food-forward menu. [...]

On June 2, the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly the Aladdin) unveiled its newest stage show, The Beauty of Magic with Hans Klok, featuring international superstar Pamela Anderson.  It is a brand new venue for Anderson.  “It’s always been a dream of mine to perform on stage in [...]

If it isn?t a gridlocked freeway, or an ungodly line at the drug store, it?s a surly Hollywood bouncer or a battle for a cab in South Bay. Whether at work or play, the people of Los Angeles are faced with fast-paced challenges every day. It is no wonder that so many seek refuge in [...]

Do you spend countless hours researching the hottest restaurants, newest spas, and most relaxing getaways only to find yourself at the drawing board when it comes to making a decision on what to do, or where to go?? Well, your luck is about to change with a little assistance from Lavish Lifestyles, LLC. Lavish Lifestyles [...]

On Wednesday, May 23, The Turks and Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) kicked off its 3rd annual year with an LA launch party at the Hollywood American Legion Post. The event included a private reception to celebrate and make some key announcements for the upcoming festival which will take place this October 16-21, 2007 on [...]

Beginning June 5th through September 4th, the Hollywood and Highland Center will be hosting a Summer Wine and Jazz concert every Tuesday from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The concert will take place in the Central Courtyard of the Center located on level 2 and is sponsored by kjazz 88.1 fm. Guests will have the [...]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! Now announcing the Bagavagabond Bohemian Circus! The wildly popular art gang, The Bagavagabonds presents five multi-media, eco-friendly, fundraising events, in association with Epoxybox, Epoxygreen, LA’s Best, and Santa Monica based non-profit “For The Arts”. On the second Friday of every month, running from June to [...]

It’s that time of year when the NHL competes for the oldest trophy in North American sports. The Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing and the Ducks of Anaheim have a major battle on their hands. Even though it’s the land of sun, sand and surf, Southern California sports fans have a reason to [...]

Country music’s biggest night not only honored the industry’s biggest names, but also provided the stars with flawless skin.? Dermacia Breathable Foundations and Skincare was on hand to give out their amazing products to presenters, nominees and winners of the 2007 Academy of County Music Awards.? Among other products offered in the gift lounge, Dermacia [...]

Dance, Cabaret, Jazz or Broadway, whatever your preference, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has it all. Unveiling their 2007-2008 season lineup, The Center offers a diverse series that utilizes the Center in Segerstrom Hall, the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and the Samueli Theatre. With such eclectic and entertaining performances this is [...]

“We’ve got a lot to do tonight,” Will Shortz said as he strolled onto the stage of UCLA’s Royce Hall Wednesday night. He spoke with an unassuming presence he would maintain throughout the evening, as if it didn’t make much difference whether there were hundreds of people in the audience (which there were) or a [...]

Rock lives here. L.A. is rocking all week long in celebration of VH1′s second annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 honors the iconic and eclectic careers of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. In a night of mind-blowing performances, Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age and Gretchen Wilson will pay [...]

Distinctive Assets is proud to present its gifting services for this years 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15th 2007, telecast this year from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets furnishes branding opportunities and establishes new products in addition to celebrity placement. Their talents [...]

It was the perfect day for a crisp white wine. Or so I thought. As I drove through West Hollywood in the ninety degree heat I was looking forward to the tasting event at Fred Segel where I would sip on something light and crisp or perhaps smooth and dry. Though I don’t consider myself [...]

If you never knew about bio-diesel, ethanol and straight vegetable oil as being the renewal fuel sources that could challenge the petroleum industry, then this documentary just might be compulsory viewing. Exploring the interaction between the oil companies and their alternatives over the last 150 years, it is apparent that the American public is not [...]

At 8:30 the guests begin to arrive, walking down the red carpet Cartier selected to welcome its guests, moving amid the photographers? flashes that are the ritual at every glamorous event: it is an exceptional showcase for Rome?s bella vita, from the stars of the city?s nightlife to protagonists of its entertainment, art and culture [...]

Visiting Hollywood’s major attractions is now easier than ever.  There’s no more worry about where to park or how to get there, just simply stop at the Hollywood and Highland Center and their shuttle service will take care of the rest.  Whether your destination is the Pantages Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl or the Griffith Observatory, [...]

Get in on the festivities of the 35th season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.  From Beethoven to World Premieres, the 2007 anniversary opens on July 15 at the St. Francis Auditorium in the Museum of Fine Arts on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM.  Enjoy six weeks of beautiful music and amazing performances [...]

With a champagne toast, international superstar Bruce Willis and friend Robert Earl capped off a day of big announcements and celebrity appearances as they lit up the Las Vegas Strip and the sign atop the new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The evening ceremony on the resort’s pool deck was just the tip of the [...]

Gearing up to release a new Zone diet book later this year called Toxic Fat Syndrome, Dr. Sears is planning a Zone cruise to Alaska where he will lecture passengers on what he calls “the perfect nutritional storm,” a combination of dietary forces creating a world-wide health epidemic, Toxic Fat Syndrome.  From September 15-22, Lucky cruisers will dine on [...]

You’ve surely heard of or seen the Blue Man Group before.  Completely covered in blue makeup, they’re hard to miss, but now they have a new home to entertain audiences.  Soon to be based in Orlando, Florida, the Blue Man Group will perform from Universal Studio’s re-designed 1,000 seat Sound Stage 18. Accessible from both [...]

There’s no place better to get some sun, relaxation and blood-pumping adventure than Verana, a boutique luxury hotel nestled on a hilltop in Yelapa, 30 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Verana is a luxury hotel in Yelapa that is poised and ready to offer sun, fun and adventure; and is sure to accommodate any [...]

Maniago, the travel destination company, is one of the leading names in African safaris.Since their inception in 1993, Maniago has planned and organized travel arrangements with style and competence for individuals and groups spanning the African continent. Highlighting their Luxury Adventure Safari Experience, Maniago provides travelers with an unforgettable experience involving the people, wildlife and [...]

It’s time to head to the birthplace of America’s best music, Memphis, Tennessee, for “Seven Days of Soul.”  This summer the city of Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and Rock ‘n’ Roll will celebrate 50 Years of Soul.  During this seven day festival in June, music fans will be given the opportunity to visit some [...]

Competition was fierce ? the Chinese performers were up against Mummies, Dinosaurs, 4-D Ogres and Time Travelers, but the fantastic costumes and bright colors of Universal?s Chinese New Year event nevertheless drew crowds of curious onlookers. These ambassadors of multiculturalism were there to ring in the Year of the Pig. Though to Westerners this animal [...]

How will travel change you? It’s the question that’s been plaguing Angelenos on billboards for weeks and February 10 & 11 was their chance to finally find out. Held at the Long Beach Convention Center, the 2007 Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show gave hundreds of exhibitors from around the world an opportunity to [...]

If you’re looking for a unique Valentines Day gift this year, why not woo your special someone with a little slice of La Dolce Vita? You may not be able to afford a trip to Italy, but you can drive down to Long Beach for the next best thing – a romantic gondola ride through [...]

It was a Saturday, my only real day of R & R, and the heavy downpour of rain did little to tarnish my goals of unlocking my culinary abilities this particular day. I still felt like a giddy school boy as I raced down the 405 to get to Chef Eric Crowley’s culinary class in [...]

Chef Tom Moloney and Aquaknox restaurant at the Venetian Hotel Resort Casino have achieved the seemingly impossible: They’ve brought fresh, delicious seafood to the desert. As its name suggests, Aquaknox specializes in creatures of the sea, and thanks to modern conveniences, Chef Moloney can take his pick of the freshest, highest-quality specimens from around the [...]

Tangerine is bringing sexy back. In addition to all the fun of modern hot spots (DJs, bottle service), Tangerine offers classic touches inspired by the Roaring ’20s, such as live music and sultry burlesque performances, kicked off by no less than Carmen Electra. The sexy star enjoyed it so much that she returned for the [...]

Looking for a unique Valentines Day gift this year?? Why not woo your special someone with a little slice of La Dolce Vita? You may not be able to afford a trip to Italy, but you can drive down to Long Beach for the next best thing- a romantic gondola ride through the canals of [...]

Treat your Valentine to something different where the atmosphere overwhelms with winter tranquility. Enjoy white-mountain tops, the fresh scent of pine trees, candlelit dining, soothing Swedish massages for two, a chairlift ride to the top of Snow Summit snuggled close together and cozy accommodations with wood burning fire places and in-room spas surrounded by candles. [...]

January and February is whale watching season and there’s nowhere better to view impressive humpbacks than from Verana, the luxury, 8-room, handmade hotel atop Yelapa, thirty miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. “They come to the Bay of Banderas every year between December and March to have their babies,” says Verana co-owner and designer Veronique [...]

New Years rang in with a touch of glamour at the Edison downtown. The historic power plant turned bar hosted a New Years bash that celebrated the renaissance of downtown’s night scene with grand style. Hosted by comedian Jay Davis, the red-carpet event featured performances by The Edison Eddies, 13 Purple Dragons and Fredalba, as [...]

In this hectic day and age (especially during the holidays), we need every advantage possible to keep us on track and organized, which is exactly what Day Timers has provided for 60 years. Satisfied customers have long been familiar with the company’s planners and paper goods, but Day Timers also features a range of other [...]

If you haven’t made plans for the big night, now’s your chance to buy pre-sale tickets to one of the hottest New Years Eve celebrations around! Celebrate New Year’s Eve old Hollywood style. Located on the Northwest corner of legendary Hollywood and Vine, Basque encompasses the familiar feel of old Hollywood history while blending hip, [...]

Most people don’t remember celebrating their 21st Birthday. I, on the other hand, will never forget celebrating my 21st Birthday Las Vegas Style. Right out of class and off on winter break, I packed up my car with three of my best girlfriends, leaving Los Angeles in search for the Hottest night clubs in Las Vegas. [...]

In December of 1997, Studio 54 opened its doors in Las Vegas with eccentricity and flair by inviting Elton John to christen the club’s opening night, bringing back the phenomenan of Studio 54 where once again, people of all classes, races, cultures and genders can socialize under one roof without barriers. Studio 54 features the [...]

Just after arriving in Las Vegas we set out immediately to the strip. Our fist stop was Tabu, which is located in the MGM Grand. "Tabu is about fashion, great music, being in a club and being entertained" said Gamal Aziz, MGM Grand President and chief Operating officer. Designed by the incomparable architect, Jeffery Beers, [...]

Whoever said one nightclub can’t be all things to all people never envisioned PURE. The stakes in Las Vegas nightlife went up on New Years Eve of 2004 when PURE, two stories of nightlife indulgence at Caesars Palace, opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip. Owned in part by Celine Dion, Shaquille O’Neal, Andre [...]

It’s no secret that Las Vegas has become one of the top destinations for great culinary experiences, but you don’t often hear about the huge range of choices the town offers. Certainly, the superstar chefs with their appropriately classical and refined restaurant are always an option in Las Vegas, but sometimes you want something a [...]

It’s official! Big Bear is truly open for business, now that the season’s first snow has fallen. Thanks to a stronger than expected snow storm, four to five inches of powder have blanketed Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. This, in addition to the Big Bear’s snowmaking capabilities, means that skiers and snowboarders can look forward [...]

Just because Southern Californians don’t have to dig themselves out of snowstorms doesn’t mean that the season goes unnoticed or uncelebrated here. Over in Buena Park, for example, you can enjoy as joyful and lively a Christmas parade and ice show at Knott’s Berry Farm – or Knott’s Merry Farm, as it’s known for the [...]

Universal Studios and CityWalk are celebrating the holiday season with several treats to put you in a festive spirit. From now through January 1 they will be having nightly tree lighting ceremonies and special holiday performances. Come see the towering six-story Christmas tree?decorated with an award-winning collection of movie-themed ornaments?and watch it come to life [...]

Ski season is here! This year, Big Bear has unveiled brand new snowmaking equipment to the tune of $6,000,000.00. That equates to guaranteed fresh packed powder every day of the upcoming ski season. Here?s the latest information just released from Big Bear: ?Bear Mountain officially kicks off the 2006/2007 winter season Friday morning, Dec. 1st,? [...]

A winter wonderland? In Southern California? Of course, it is, if you head up to the Big Bear Mountain Resorts now that the season has officially opened. After November’s unusually warm temperatures finally gave way to a dip in the barometer, Big Bear kicked up its brand new powerful snowmaking system and paved the way [...]

The holidays are just around the corner. If you?re looking to grab a few relaxing days away before the stress of the festivities takes hold, escape to Mexico for 3 or 4 days.?? Verana offers a pre-holiday getaway package. ‘Save & Relax’ before the holiday stress begins. This package is offered for the first and [...]

No-one was expecting this at a jazz gig. Ten minutes after the New York trio had finished their encore the floor lights were up in the Gran Rex but the capacity crowd had refused to disperse. They were very much still there, and producing an insane ruckus. Rhythmic clapping, whooping and the traditional Argentine crowd [...]

The West Coast Style Show, formerly the Los Angeles Interior Design and Antiques Show is fully on it?s way to becoming the West?s leading upscale art and design show.? This year it was housed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium from November 10-12, presented by Caskey-Lees, who have produced an array of fine art, antique, [...]

In the United States, French cuisine equals haute cuisine, and this celebrated culinary tradition continues to find new masters and new fans. Among the premier purveyors of classic French cooking in this country is Bouchon, the creation of Thomas Keller, one of today’s most acclaimed chefs. Named after a specific style of cafe dining long [...]

The auditorium is full, chatting loudly to an undercurrent of swampy organ. Everyone cranes towards the stage attempting to identify the large misshapen objects that populate it. Suddenly she is there, stepping into the small circle of light almost apologetically. Dressed in a wide floral dress with buckled shoes, she peers at the audience. ?Problems [...]

Normally I don’t go downtown. Images of homeless people and empty streets with abandoned buildings come to mind, but I had heard a rumor that downtown has been going uptown over the past year or so and that it’s becoming the hottest of spots in L.A to hang out at. I met my friend Nick [...]

Burlesque culture began in Vaudeville, Paris, in the 1800′s and spread throughout Europe. A British showgirl, by the name of Lydia Thompson, was one of the first to bring??her troupe of blonde beauties to New York and started a trend that reached it?s ?Golden Age? from the 1930?s through the ?60?s.??As laws eased up in [...]

Italian food is supplanting French cuisine as the most popular high-end dining choice in the States, thanks to its emphasis on fresh ingredients and uncluttered presentation. Adding his unique vision to the Italian fine dining experience is world-famous chef to the stars, Wolfgang Puck. Trattoria del Lupo at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in [...]

Calling all art collectors: If you love Western art, take a road trip this weekend to New Mexico for the 2006 Annual Santa Fe Art Auction. The event is the largest auction of classic Western American art in the southwest. This year’s auction will be held at the Eldorado Hotel in downtown Santa Fe. Since [...]

Horror and Hollywood go hand in hand. Ghost stories and spooky legends were among the first tales translated to film, and slasher flicks are perennial big-screen favorites. This Halloween, show biz takes this legacy to a new level when Universal Studios Hollywood introduces Halloween Horror Nights. Opening Friday the 13th and extending for six more [...]

Fashionista?s and designer groupies alike stepped out in style for Gen Art?s LA Fashion Week party at the always fabulous W Hotel in Westwood. Guests strolled through the W?s sparkling terrace courtyard, rubbing elbows with up and coming designers for a sneak peak at coveted fashion week sketches. Featured designers that will be showcasing their [...]

This October, your favorite horror flick becomes reality as Halloween Horror Nights comes to Universal Studios Hollywood. For the first time ever, the legendary theme park has transformed its famous backlot into a haunted house of epic proportions. Don’t try to run because there’s nowhere to hide as the entire park will become one of [...]

The Queen Mary, located in beautiful Long Beach, California, is one of the world’s most famous attractions, almost to the point of being a household name. The famous ship is one of the last fully intact reminders of the past, good and bad. Aside from the rich and famous passengers it’s carried over its nearly [...]

There’s only one attraction in Orange County that can claim to host exciting rides, lovable characters, rousing entertainment, and the title of America’s first theme park, and it isn’t the so-called magic kingdom. Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, holds that distinction, and more than 80 years after Walter and Cordelia Knott first moved [...]

Every year, as October begins its haunting descent, visitors flock from all parts of the country to southern California. They are coming to visit one of the world?s foremost theme parks during the month of October. They are coming to have fun. They are coming to laugh with their families. But most importantly, they are [...]

At the press conference, Jeremy McGrath spoke on the upcoming “Jeremy McGrath Invitational”. “We’re excited about this event, it’s been a long time in the making” said Jeremy. It’s been an idea of mine since I was a little kid, some type of a big track, a litte bit unique”. I’d say unique. Taking place [...]

The LA Wine Fest showcased at the Vanguard Club on September 16th and 17th in Hollywood, California. This exclusive weekend exhibition was the premier wine tasting event of the year. As with most of the wine tasting events I have attended this year, I brought my good friend, and self-proclaimed sommelier, Paul Monroe. Paul was [...]

He has?been called the greatest?magician of all time. He has walked through the Great Wall of China, flown through the air, and made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Now he?s taking his magic one step further? on a much smaller stage?with his latest show, ?David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion.? True the title, [...]

Randal Pinkett achieved victory and won the coveted title of Apprentice and now works for Donald Trump. Randal shared his thoughts on the show, what it?s like to work for the Donald and the heartbreak he endured in the midst of the process. He also shares his vision for uplifting communities and giving back. JE: [...]

The Jeremy McGrath Invitational will jolt southern California with a moto-extravaganza unlike any other, October 6-7 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This two-day, Supercross-style event will pit two international superstars in rare head-to-head battle –2006 X Games 3-time superstar gold medalist Travis Pastrana, and 7-time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath. The most [...]

The Jeremy McGrath Invitational will jolt southern California with a moto-extravaganza unlike any other, October 6-7 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Watch the video here. This two-day, Supercross-style event will pit two international superstars in rare head-to-head battle –2006 X Games 3-time superstar gold medalist Travis Pastrana, and 7-time AMA Supercross Champion [...]

Sushi has become synonymous with hipster fashion. Here in LA you can?t go a week without seeing a celebrity step out of old-faithful Koi or new hotspot Katsuya. In Las Vegas, RA Sushi has brought the trendyness of sushi to the Strip. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion [...]

The Sony Pictures Studios was the location for the ?Starlight Arcade?, presented by the Junior League of Los Angeles. The Junior League raised thousands of dollars to aid in their community partners including the Boys and Girls Club, Chrysalis, and Wonder of Reading. Participants included Sushi Girl, Chan Dara, Susie Cakes in Brentwood, In-and-Out, Absolut [...]

The entire week of September 18th through the 24th, 36 spas in the Los Angeles area offered two or three spa treatments for only $50 each to give people a chance to experience the spa lifestyle at a fraction of the normal cost. These spas were concentrating on one goal: to introduce a new generation [...]

Location, location, and location alone would guarantee success for any decent hotel, but the Park Hyatt Los Angeles offers far more than your average night’s stay. Enviably situated near the affluent Century City, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood neighborhoods, the Park Hyatt Los Angeles also boasts luxury accommodations, grand views, world-class cuisine, and a revelatory [...]

From Cannes to Monaco, Elizabeth Grant helped produce and be a part of sensational star studded events making the skincare line continue to be one of the most coveted in the world. Even celebrities need a little help staying gorgeous and picture perfect when there’s a red carpet event every night of the week – [...]

I have always had a curious love affair with the south. Genteel, graceful, tranquil, sultry, all describe the nation’s belle?s charms. When wandering through her ante-bellum neighborhoods or cruising through her cities flowering with urban renewal I often wonder how an entire region has perfected the artful form of repose so many Angelino’s often dream [...]

The Getty Trust makes it look so easy: Acquire priceless pieces. Display in fabulous site. Charge no admission fee. Sit back. Let the clamoring crowds and wild acclaim follow. Maybe it’s not quite so simple, and perhaps the late oil magnate’s billions play a part, but with the reopening of the Getty Villa in Malibu, [...]

For classic car enthusiasts, exciting events are few and far between. The yearly conventions provide adequite entertainment, though for the most part, the conventions showcase many of the same antique vehicles and after awhile, more is needed to fulfill a true car fan’s insatiable hunger for the past. The more wealthy car collectors spend hundreds [...]

Sin City has reinvented itself more times than Madonna, and by all indications, it won’t be settling down anytime soon. We’re talking about Las Vegas, of course – and who doesn’t these days? Listen in and you’ll find that the chatter centers on Wynn Las Vegas, Steve Wynn’s latest venture. Combining the worldliness of the Bellagio [...]

The newest gem in the Wynn Las Vegas crown, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, is truly one of a kind. Steve Wynn’s influence in the transformation of Las Vegas casinos and night-life since the 1970′s did not stop with his hallmark gold standard of hotels and casinos with fabulous destination restaurants. This same drive for perfection [...]

It was July 20, 1969, when all the world watched as Neil Armstrong went where no man had gone before. At 10:56 p.m. EDT, Armstrong stepped down onto the moon and made his famous statement, "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Among those who witnessed history on their black-and-white TV [...]

At a time when Broadway is looking more like Las Vegas, it should come as no surprise that Vegas is claiming its own from Broadway–though with the patented Vegas twist. For proof, look no further than Las Vegas’s most recent marquee attraction, a new production of The Phantom of the Opera, exclusive to the Venetian [...]

The Art of Peter Max Gallery in the Forum Shops Las Vegas, one of two galleries in the world exclusively selling Peter Max paintings, has announced a first-ever Virtual Exhibition, Saturday, September 2 at 1 p.m. Live via high-speed Internet connection, artist Peter Max will communicate virtually through plasma screens at the gallery, taking guests [...]

Things were red hot July 16, 2006 at the Cabana Club Hollywood but it wasn?t just due to the summer temperature. With over sixty of the most premier designers, an array of catered food, and spa beauty treatments it?s obvious why the annual Red Carpet Boutique was the hot place to be. Not only did [...]

Have you found the mythical realm of Xanadu or are you steps away from the hubbub of West Hollywood? Well, a little bit of both, if you’re at the Kara spa, located in the Park Hyatt Los Angeles. This Asian-influenced oasis promises the ultimate in privacy and pampering, and it has a full roster of [...]

Timeless, inspiring, mesmerizing, even magical…these are words that poets and artists have used to describe the garden isle of Kauai. The Grand Hyatt Kauai has captured the true, classic essence of Kauai and present it to their guests all in one grand, luxurious tropical setting – a legacy of beauty and a spirit at peace [...]

There’s a new winner of the first leg of the New Mexico Challenge. The three-event tournament is a collaboration between the New Mexico Tourism Department and the Tight Lies Tour to help promote the state as a premier destination for golfers. So when John Klauk sunk his final putt on the 18th green at the [...]

Many children dream of exciting adventures in a distant lands, where wild animals roam free and where they hope they’ll meet exotic and colorful natives. Now, thanks to one enterprising company, that dream can become a reality. Maniago Safaris, one of Africa’s leading travel destination management companies, has created kid-friendly safaris that will enable the [...]