Year: 2010
Guest Post for TheVacationGals.com: Budget Beverly Hills
I live in Beverly Hills. One word not usually associated with this area is “budget”. Don’t let that scare you, because there is still a way to do Beverly Hills affordably and get the most out of your visit. EAT…
Guest Blog for Luxurybackpacking.com: The Ultimate in Outdoor Luxury: Glamping
Glamping. A term so Southern Californian, you can almost feel the constant 75 degree weather beating down on the surfer dudes and the valley girls as they hop into their electric cars to go grab Vegan takeout. Glamping is the SoCal slang for…
Jet Set Pets Now Welcome at La Quinta Resort and Spa
According to recent surveys, one in five travelers prefers hotels that are pet-friendly, especially in areas that are easy to reach by car. La Quinta Resort and Spa has a new pet-friendly package that includes an amenity package at check-in…
Irvine Highlights
Pretend City Children’s Museum is a non-profit educational institution that is fun for the whole family. The mini-city includes a grocery store (with real products to shop for), beach, cafe, art studio, post office, farm, construction site and more. The…
Interesting LA Foods
1 One of my favorites, from Chef Jose Andreas at The Bazaar at SLS Hotel is Cotton Candy Foie Gras. 2 The Chili Donut is brought to you by chef Aaron Robins and is three donut holes filled with tangy mustard, spicy chili and Kobe beef.…
Bed Bugs Be Gone!
“Night Night, Don’t let the bed bugs bite” has taken on a whole new meaning with the recent outbreak spanning coast-to-coast. Thirty years ago, bed bugs were thought to be exterminated nationwide, but in the recent months have come back in full…
Red O
In Los Angeles, not only are people sentenced to 15 minutes of fame, but so are the hot spots. This week we decided to hit up Red O, the much-anticipated upscale Mexican restaurant brought to California from Chicago by master Chef Rick Bayless.…
Fashion Travels
A big week for the fashion and entertainment industries, with New York fashion week September 9th-16th, Fashion’s Night Out September 10th, and the MTV VMA’s in Los Angeles on September 12th. Fashion week dazzles New York City with great shows, fabulous parties, world-class food and top-notch shopping…