The warm summer months are here. Whether you’re hitting the beach, enjoying a picnic in the park, camping in the wilderness, or entertaining on your patio, a good cooler is important. Here is a list of the top 5 coolers to help make your summer a breeze.
Memorial Day is around the corner and it’s time to plan your summer vacation. But, traveling to far-flung destinations is not always feasible due to work, financial responsibilities, and other commitments. Destination dupes are the perfect alternative. These are duplicate travel destinations, that are closer and more affordable. These locations offer similar experiences, vibes and
Girls, grab your pencil skirts and kitten heels for Palm Springs Modernism week. Each February this desert oasis hosts a ten-day festival showcasing midcentury architecture, interior design, landscaping, and art. The mecca of midcentury modern is two-hours east of Los Angeles. Pulling into the town of just over 45,000 feels like entering a time machine
The National Park system was established in 1916 by the federal government to protect our nation’s remarkable natural beauty. State parks were formed with the same concept, but on a smaller scale and run by the state in which they reside. All these parks are America’s playgrounds. While national parks have the blockbuster fame, state
Staying at Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells
- Southwest, United States
- Big Wheel Tours, Eight4Nine, Indian Wells, Miramonte Resort, Moorten Botanical Garden, Oasis Date Garden, Palm Springs, slot canyon
I recently spent a few days at my happy place…Palm Springs. This desert destination truly is magical and my stay at Miramonte Resort a few miles east made it even more so. Daily outings to nearby wilderness preserves and evenings around the hotel fire pit gazing at the stars made my mini-vacay the consummate getaway. Here’s
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
- Southwest, United States
- Balboa Theater, Le Parfait Paris, Puesto restaurant, San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego PetCo Park, the Shout House, USS Midway Museum
In the belly of bustling downtown San Diego sits the AAA Four Diamond Westin Gaslamp Quarter hotel. It’s all about location, location, location! The Gaslamp in one of THE hottest spots in this SoCal city. Night life and day life abound! And it’s all steps away from the hotel. Balboa Theater was a vaudeville palace
Hello Palm Springs! Ace Hotel & Swim Club’s cool digs are within shouting distance of downtown; perfect for finding the top 10’s within 2 miles! Here ya go… Because this desert playground is popular with the hipsters, a few top tens are on property! Vespa n’est pas? The Italian mopeds are perfect for zipping around
Hilton Glendale/Los Angeles Hotel & Meeting Center
- Southwest, United States
- Alex Theater Performing Arts Center, Fremont Park, Moonlight Rollerway Skating Rink, Museum of Neon Art, Sugarfina, The Americana at Brand Mall, The Hilton Glendale
As someone who travels a lot, I sometimes think an upcoming destination may not have as much to offer as I’d like. But, usually I’m pleasantly surprised. Glendale, California was one of those refreshingly wonderful surprises. It’s a suburb eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles, ranked the third largest city in the sprawling SoCal
The Mad Men Life at Palm Springs Mid-Century Modernism Week
- Southwest, United States
- Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs, Home, Mid-Century Style, Palm Springs Modernism Week, Palm Springs Visitor Center
Palm Springs, California is the mecca of mid-century architecture, design, fashion, culture, and cocktails. This is celebrated annually at Modernism Week when the town showcases butterfly roofs and all-steel buildings, rattan furniture, far out wallpaper, bouffant hairdos, and martinis. In February, I along with thousands of other 1950’s enthusiast, converged on downtown to partake in
IT’S THE TIME of year when young and old give rein to their inner and outer child and head to theme parks. California offers those from the whimsical to the wild. There are rides for all ages. The following is a peek into what’s new fun, plus a look at some of the old favorites.