Vermont Hightlights

Clean air. Beautiful views. Miles of untouched lush landscape. Welcome to the small state of Vermont. The second least populated state with less than 700,000 people, Vermont is the only New England state with no coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.  Rich in…

Top 3 Best Kept Secrets About Vietnam

Secret #1: Vietnam is still an untouched paradise. The city center is filled with thousands of citizens hurrying about on their way, sometimes 2, 3 and 4 people to a bike, and the beaches look like they have yet to…

Categories: food, travel, travel tips

Travel and the 100 Thing Challenge

I have always thought of myself as a bit of a minimalist. I have always hated cluttered, useless stuff and “knick knacks”. I will always be more comfortable in a hotel room than an 18-room mansion. Imagine my surprise after opening…

Categories: life, my life, travel

Clean Water Campaign

One thing you learn while you are traveling the world is that as Americans we sometimes take things for granted. One of these things would be clean water. Almost one billion people on the planet do not have access to…

Categories: charity

Beauty Tips to Simplify Your Life

Ladies, at the end of the day it’s the simple things that make you pretty…and let’s face it, while traveling on the road the last thing you want to do is check your whole entire vanity of products and potions. Here…

Categories: beauty, california, health

Travel + Philanthropy = Rosewood Hotels 30 Under 30

  In celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary, Rosewood Hotels is seeking nominations for 30 Under 30, a unique recognition program designed to reward 30 people who have achieved success in business and philanthropic initiatives before turning 30.  Each finalist will…

Categories: philanthropy, travel

Cafe Habana Opens in Malibu

Cafe Habana -3939 Cross Creek Road- Malibu- 90265/ 310-317-0300 The LuxLady is so excited that Cafe Habana Malibu is finally here!  The chain’s west coast location is a welcome addition to the Malibu Lumber Yard.  The new location, Malibu’s first…

Categories: california, drink, food

Sunscreen 101

“You have recent sun damage…you know that right? Are you using sunscreen.?” Being the quintessential California girl with a convertible and 365 days of sunshine, I hate to admit that I am sometimes that girl who forgets the sunscreen. Reviva Labs are one…

Categories: beauty, california, health

Chill Out!

As the weather starts to heat up, here are some great ways to stay cool this summer… 1.) Look for products with refreshing ingredients. Try a lip balm, sunblock or  spray with mint or menthol for an instant cooling factor. 2.)…

Categories: beauty, california, health

Vacation Like Italian Royalty

If you have always wanted to party like Italian Royalty without the extravagant cost, now is your chance. The Hotel Esencia in Mexico’s Riviera Maya is offering complimentary accommodations, free food, unlimited drinks and free spa treatments on August 24th,…

Categories: beauty, events, Mexico

No-Carb Noodles

Flipping through the June issue of SHAPE Magazine, I came across Miracle Noodles. Can we talk about an amazing discovery? These noodles are nearly calorie-free, wheat free, gluten free, soy free , kosher and have less than one gram of carbs…

Categories: food