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NATURAL PERFUMES FOR SUMMER TRAVEL!

By Greer Wylder

June 25, 2012

Absolutely nothing is like real perfume. In fact --- now that I am a fragrance connoisseur --- I no longer even consider wearing anything less than fine natural perfumes by JoAnne Bassett. Why? Synthetics (and that means all perfumes you buy in drug and department stores) aren’t real and they aren’t good for you either. “Natural” perfumes are handcrafted from the most exquisite ingredients such as precious botanical essences and high-quality oils. For the past couple of years, I have been sporting only natural perfumes. Yes, real perfume is expensive and it is a true indulgence. But as someone with…

Eat, See and Stay in Palm Springs

By Greer Wylder

June 06, 2012

Delicious dining from Palm Springs to Indio is what’s in store for you during the 5th Annual Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week now through Sunday, June 10. Tons of great dining, hotel, and attractions deals are going on in the Coachella Valley. This is a great time to take a day trip or weekender and take advantage of the exclusive deals being offered only during the Restaurant Week. The Coachella Valley is close enough that it makes for an easy, hassle-free trip and far enough to make it feel like a vacation. With over 100 local Palm Springs Desert…

METROLINK TO SHERATON CARLSBAD!

By Greer Wylder

May 23, 2012

Review by Sheryll Alexander We are excited about any Euro-style getaway in Southern California, so we were intrigued when we booked a weekend getaway aboard Metrolink to The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa and Legoland. Would we encounter public transportation nightmares or would it be a no-car dream vacation come true? As in most realities, it was a little of both. We departed the historic Santa Ana Train Depot on a sunny Saturday evening around 5:30 p.m. We hopped on a cool Metrolink commuter train for the 70-minute trip south to Oceanside. Along the way, we marveled at the beauty…

WE LOVE SUMMER IN PARIS!

By Greer Wylder

May 23, 2012

By Sheryll Alexander Although most jet setters don’t necessarily think of Paris in summer, the warm season is actually one of the best times to visit the gorgeous City of Lights. Summer is when Paris’ outdoor spaces come alive and welcomes the world to her cultural, sensory and seasonal delights. Paris is known for its plentiful green spaces, including sidewalk cafes, public plazas and romantic walks by the Seine River. But did you know Paris is also a natural playground with more than 400 art-filled parks, botanical gardens and even lush forests? Some visitors discover the "secret” gardens of Paris…

Dreamy Half Moon Bay

By Greer Wylder

May 23, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay doesn’t seem real at first. It seems like a place you would only read about in a novel. A beautiful chateau-like hotel elegantly situated on the edge of a gorgeous coastal cliff, surrounded by sweeping fields of Irish green grass. However, as the curtain of ocean fog slowly ascends and the sun shines through, the smell of bacon and eggs might bring you back to reality because this place is real. It is by far one of the most romantic hotels I’ve ever visited. I was lucky enough to enjoy a wonderful weekend with…