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The All New VEA NEWPORT BEACH

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2022

Following an extensive transformation, VEA Newport Beach invites guests and locals to “renew their view” and experience the newly reimagined property. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the hotel underwent a comprehensive refresh, transitioning into an all-new Southern California luxury destination. Now, guests can immerse in the pier-inspired welcome experience and lobby, check into the new coastal-inspired luxury guest rooms, indulge and imbibe in the three new restaurant and bar concepts, experience the wellness-focused SpaVEA and high-performance fitness center, and visit the destination pool experience. Brought to life by esteemed architecture and design firms HBA San Francisco, Gensler, Burton Studio, and…

The New Oceanfront Del Mar Beach Hotel

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2022

After undergoing a multimillion-dollar redesign, Del Mar’s only hotel on the beach is now open. Del Mar Beach Hotel is a modern California coastal boutique hotel boasting 46 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites, and two residences, exuding authentic California style, spectacular views, and an unbeatable location. Reverently preserved and reimagined for today’s discerning tastes, the hotel sparkles anew with coastal-chic design, elevated comforts, and thoughtful amenities just steps from all that Del Mar is famous for. Combining modern Mediterranean and California coastal influences, Del Mar Beach Hotel embraces the warm comforts of home, invoking a timeless design. The rooms feature the hues of…

The Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tours

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2022

The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, announced the 2022 lineup for its popular Murder Mystery Tour in partnership with The Murder Mystery Company, the largest theatrical company in the U.S. Available on select dates each month through October, the 2022 Murder Mystery Tours feature multiple themes and encourage passengers to get creative with their costumes as well as their clue-solving skills. Guests will find themselves time traveling to the 1920s with the “Death of a Gangster” experience, exploring one of the most vibrant decades during “I Love the ‘80s to Death." While aboard the…

Celebrate Great Cinema In Style at SLO Film Fest with Hotel SLO’s “Film Fest Super Fan” Experience

By Greer Wylder

April 25, 2022

This year’s San Luis Obispo Film Festival takes place from April 26th to May 1st, and Hotel SLO will be joining in the festivities by offering attendees access to their one of a kind “Festival Lounge,” as well as a “Film Fest Super Fan Package” that includes a two-night stay at the resort. Hotel San Luis Obispo will be the home base for moviegoers at this year’s Film Fest, giving attendees a central location to congregate before and after screenings. Attendees will be given the opportunity to network, converse, and listen to panels while enjoying lite bites provided by Hotel SLO’s…

Hotel ZOSO, An Oasis In The Heart of Palm Springs

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2022

If you’re craving a desert getaway, there’s a new resort that’s in the perfect spot in downtown Palm Springs. I just went to hotel ZOSO for the grand reopening celebration and I enjoyed every minute.hotel ZOSO is back. It’s on S. Indian Canyon Drive within walking distance of great shops, galleries, and restaurants. The airport is just two miles away and the convention center is close, too. They’ve also opened The Kitchen featuring American cuisine so there are plenty of dining choices, you won’t have to leave the resort. Open for breakfast and lunch and bites daily. Choose from Maestro Sausage Co.…