This year is the 100th birthday of the City of Avalon and to celebrate, the leaders in boat transportation to the island, The Catalina Express are giving riders throughout the year of 2013 a free ride which will include an Avalon centennial planner with hundreds of dollars of savings to take advantage of.  Even if [...]

One of southern California’s most beautiful properties on the beach, Pacific Edge Hotel, have now added an extra element of heaven. Presenting the debut of “The Bungalows.”

The Park Hyatt Aviara’s secret weapon isn’t so secret: It sits high on a ridge overlooking the vast, wild and majestic Pacific Ocean, so you’ll never run short of wondrous sights to behold. But if that natural beauty isn’t enough for you, the Park Hyatt Aviara has lots more opulent amenities to guarantee a fantastic [...]

The 2013 Kia Classic was held on March 18th through the 24th at the gorgeous Park Hyatt Aviara Resort and hosted the world’s best women golfers in the LPGA. The resort is a favorite for its golf club and famous spa. The golfers were all competing for the grand prize of $1.7 million. This years Kia Classic [...]

Choosing the right location for your next family vacation is crucial in order to guarantee unforgettable memories! Next time your family is planning a trip, make sure and visit LEGOLAND, California. LEGOLAND has something for everyone and is perfect for any age including adults. The park has over 100 acres of entertainment for the entire [...]

310 Young Professionals hosted a networking event at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach on January 31, 2013. 310YP is a non-profit organization that created an event to bring business oriented people together to build professional relationships 310YP is made up of seven board members and four Committee Chairpersons. The focus of the organization is [...]

Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach invited guests and media to meet Chef Devin Alexander on Monday January 28, 2013. Owner of Shade Hotel Michael Zislis in collaboration with Devin Alexander presented Devin’s 30 Days of Devine Decadence menu. Devin is a New York Times best-selling author, healthy comfort food chef, and weight loss expert. Being the host of “America’s Chefs [...]

Before you know it, the holidays will be here. Better to start finalizing your holiday plans now, so you can have more time to enjoy family gatherings and festivities. St. Regis Monarch Beach near Dana Point, CA, located about an hour south from Los Angeles, invites you to join them during their elegant holiday celebrations. And why [...]

Earlier this week, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte celebrated City Spirit in Los Angeles at the Mondrian in West Hollywood. The beauty of Los Angeles was captured by artist Nathan Hylden at the event. The City Spirit in Los Angeles encapsulated a year-long celebration the brand, Nicolas Feuillatte champagne, has organized throughout the U.S. It’s City Spirit [...]

A relatively new hotel on the Los Angeles landscape has emerged: The Hotel Wilshire in the heart of the Miracle Mile on the world-famous Wilshire Boulevard. The hotel is extremely convenient for business or pleasure. It is minutes from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Century City, easily accessing LA’s hotspots, entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping and [...]

Three days. Two nights. 3,000 years of art and culture. LA Tourism, LACMA and The Hotel Wilshire come together to kickoff Museum LA. Since many of history’s great masterpieces call Los Angeles museums home, it’s time to get out and experience them first hand. During “Museums LA,” visitors who book two nights or more on [...]

Fall is upon us again, cooler days, leaves turning golden hues and a bounty of pumpkin in-season produce.  Summer was hectic but now it’s time to slow down a bit, plan a rejuvenatory getaway and enjoy the crisp air. For Angelenos, The Oaks at Ojai is one of the best places to “fall” gracefully into [...]

The air is getting cooler; the leaves are changing but summer’s not over in the Caribbean. That’s why it’s is the perfect time to take a little vacation to one of the islands, especially to St. Maarten, where the “Sunsational Savings” package at The Westin is on. Situated along the south-eastern shore of St. Maarten, [...]

Driving through LA’s historic Miracle Mile, you’d never know such a sophisticated hotel was shimmied in between a row of retail shops and eateries on Wilshire Boulevard. That’s why The Hotel Wilshire is for those in-the-know, truly LA’s best-kept secret. When visiting LA, be in with the in-crowd when you stay at The Hotel Wilshire… [...]

Sorrel River Ranch went unnoticed for years as I drove through Moab, Utah dozens of times from University of Utah to visit family in New Mexico. A decade later, after graduating and leaving Utah for Los Angeles, I returned to Moab. This time I didn’t whiz by on my way to somewhere else. I came [...]

Whether it’s a 4-hour flight delay or overnight layover, travel is not always as seamless as one prefers. Instead of spending extra time in a noisy, overcrowded terminal, filled with overpriced eateries, why not go parasailing, bar hopping, or enjoy waterfront dinning? Located just four miles north of LAX and less than a mile from [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]