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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…

HALF MOON BAY FOR A PUMPKIN VACAY!

By Greer Wylder

September 12, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Did you know Half Moon Bay is recognized as the pumpkin capital of the world and fall is the best time to travel to this rugged and scenic slice of California just 40 minutes from San Francisco? Yes, everything in this charming, yet upscale town is about the pumpkin in autumn from brilliant orange pick-your-own pumpkin farms to pumpkin beer to homemade pumpkin gnocchi to pumpkin-inspired spa experiences. Here’s a summary of this year’s pumpkin-related events, dining experiences, spa treatments, farm visits and more in Half Moon Bay. October 15-16: 41st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin…