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Bachelor Star, Andrew Firestone Opens First Hotel in Santa Barbara

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2023

Santa Barbara just welcomed its newest hotel, Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and Saint Remy restaurant. Behind the reinvented hotel is Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC’s The Bachelor and co-founder with Jess Parker of StonePark Capital, a Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company. Following a complete transformation, the 122-room modern, coastal hotel is located in the heart of everything the American Riviera has to offer. Saint Remy will join the local dining scene, featuring a laid-back retro-inspired design and offering Mediterranean coastal cuisine with a locally-sourced menu. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform focused primarily on…

Hilton Anaheim Offers Disneyland Resort Limited Time Offers

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2023

Hilton Anaheim has partnered with the Disneyland® Resort on a special, limited-time offer through March 31! Guests of Hilton Anaheim can receive parking during their stay, a discount on park admission, and a $25 per night Disneyland® Resort gift card! Plus, guests who book this Disneyland Resort PLUS offer will have the opportunity to purchase single-day or multi-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets, plus new Disney Genie+ at a 5% savings off the non-discounted price of the same ticket at the Disneyland® Resort Main Entrance ticket booth. Hilton Anaheim, the full-service Disney® Good Neighbor® hotel, offers guests a one-of-a-kind staycation with unmatched itinerary planning at the world-famous attractions nearby, a…

Fall in Love With a SoCal Hotel Staycation Package

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2023

Looking to get away for Valentine’s Day staycation? Consider three SoCal hotels The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills (LA); hotel ZOSO (Palm Springs); and Del Mar Beach Hotel (San Diego) which are offering Valentine’s Day packages for a memorable experience for you and your loved one. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills The London West Hollywood is ideally located just off Sunset Boulevard and features an array of world-class amenities including a rooftop pool with private cabanas, a signature Boxwood restaurant, London Bar, spacious suites with deep soaking tubs, and much more. The best in West Hollywood luxury hotels, the impeccable service, and unparalleled offerings…

Catalina Express and Hotels Offer Best of Winter Mid-Week Packages

By Greer Wylder

December 30, 2022

Catalina Island, named as one of the country’s favorite islands by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, is famous for its Mediterranean vibe, outdoor activities, and open spaces. This trend continues beyond summer with more room to roam, cooler weather to incredible savings. Now through March 17, 2023, Catalina Express and hotel partners offer combination boat and accommodations packages at more than 10 hotels in Avalon as part of its popular annual “Best of Winter” offering. With activities galore to experience from Eco tours into Catalina’s interiorand undersea adventures in a semi-submersible submarine, to kayaking, parasailing, hiking, and enjoying the myriad shops and boutiques,…

Tis’ The Season For Celebrating at These Orange County Hotels

By Greer Wylder

December 13, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner and in the spirit of the season, OC hotels and resorts are full of holiday happenings. From Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s Merry Movies on the Grand Lawn to Lido House, an Autograph Collection’s Holiday Hideaway Winter Market, there are plenty of activities to make the whole family smile this holiday season.Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | Dana Point, CAPerched on a golden hillside between Los Angeles and San Diego, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is an oceanfront oasis enveloped by the warmth of the SoCal sun. Reflect on this…