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Beachside Holiday Parties

By Greer Wylder

November 18, 2011

Looking for an incredible location for this year’s holiday party? Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach offers breathtaking views of the Pacific, luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine from Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong, featuring 3-course holiday menus starting at just $49 a person. And this year, they’re adding special perks just for booking your November, December or January party at Surf & Sand! Aside from an exquisite backdrop for a gathering your guests won’t soon forget, booking a holiday party for 30 or more includes one complimentary signature holiday cocktail per guest upon arrival, $250 room rates for your attendees…

I LOVE L.A. LIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

By Greer Wylder

November 01, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Get into the holiday spirit this season with a getaway to the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE with the “I Love L.A. LIVE” holiday package offered Nov. 26-Jan. 1. Park your car and experience the myriad of activities at the exciting sports and entertainment district of L.A. LIVE. “I Love L.A. LIVE” holiday package starts at $249. To book the package, visit www.lalivemarriott.com and enter code ZJ5. The package includes: Luxury accommodations at the JW Marriott with views of the LA skyline and L.A. LIVE 10% off restaurants in the hotel, including LA Market Restaurant by…

NATURAL TRAVEL PARFUMS!

By Greer Wylder

September 25, 2011

Review by Sheryll Alexander If you really hate the artificial smell of synthetic perfumes (which you find at department stores), especially when traveling, then consider JoAnne Bassett’s natural travel parfums. We love to bring along our expensive, but worth it indulgence from home for long days on planes, in cars and when getting ready for fancy dinners. Plus, JoAnne’s glossy black metal travel container with diamond-like studs is rugged, sprays nicely and looks lovely sitting in your evening clutch. We’ve been taking these all-natural exotic parfums on lots of getaways recently and a little spray or two really makes you…

KID FRIENDLY FUN IN LA!

By Greer Wylder

September 24, 2011

Review by Terra Flores If you have a family and are looking for something to do this weekend that encourages children and pre-teens to learn and still have loads of fun, look no further than the downtown Los Angeles area for an easy escape. Two child-friendly places to visit are the newly revamped California Science Center and the completely renovated Griffith Observatory. Both offer hands-on exhibits, encourage kids to explore and don’t leave parents bored either. Stay Downtown to Unwind After having a fun-filled day with the kids, don’t fight the traffic to get home. Instead, stay the night downtown. Order…

HOUSEWIVES WITH REAL PERSONALITY!

By Greer Wylder

September 19, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Indulge your real housewives fantasy of parties, diamonds, too-short dresses, too-large lips and sometimes too much to drink at San Francisco’s three Personality Hotels. After all, money might not buy class, but it does buy two gals a much needed-trip to San Francisco. The “Real Housewives with Personality” package includes: Overnight accommodations at a choice of three Personality Hotels: Hotel Diva , Hotel Union Square or Kensington Park Hotel (your San Francisco pied-à-terre) A bottle of Pinot Grigio (turtle time) Two-for-one margaritas at Colibri Mexican Bistro (get the skinny) Two lip plumpers (the bigger, the better) Two…