Whether you’re looking for gifts to take home or something for yourself to remind you of your trip, shopping is a big part of travel for many. And even if you’re not interested in spending any money, window shopping can provide an interesting peek into local life. Here, we’ve rounded up 6 popular shopping streets […] Read more…
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5 Great Weekend Escapes from LA
For many, Los Angeles is a dream destination in and of itself. And it’s not hard to understand why. From the beautiful beaches to the vibrant night life, from the world class restaurants and shopping to the lure of celebrity sightings … there’s a lot going on in LA and there are plenty of reasons […] Read more…
Explore Los Angeles … Like a Celebrity
Got 48 hours to spend exploring Los Angeles? Want to get a taste of celebrity life? Here are 10 things to do. Read more…
Stay: Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
The Beverly Wilshire is an iconic luxury hotel situated at the top of Rodeo Drive in a prime location for shopping and spotting Hollywood stars in their natural habitat … if you’re so inclined. Read more…
Eat: Sugarfina
If you’re a kid at heart and have a secret, insatiable sweet tooth, it’s a safe bet to say that you’re going to adore Sugarfina. Read more…
Get Out of Town: Los Angeles
Every destination has different requirements in terms of what to pack. There’s just no one-size-fits-all approach to packing because what you need for one destination won’t be exactly what you need for another. Read more…
Stay: Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
If you’re visiting Los Angeles, there are lots of great hotel options to consider. But if you really want to be in the heart of the action, one of your best bets is the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. L.A. Live The hotel is part of L.A. Live, a huge entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles. The […] Read more…
Eat: Sprinkles Cupcakes
But there’s something else I suggest adding to your list of things to do in Los Angeles. And that’s stopping in at Sprinkles for a cupcake. Sure, cupcakes might seem like old news these days; they’re getting edged out by doughnuts, I hear. Read more…
Toronto to Los Angeles
So many people complain about the hassle of travel. Dealing with airports and sitting for hours on an airplane can take the thrill out of travel … if you let it. But I love being on an airplane. I love the anticipation of takeoff and I always get a window seat because I love to gaze out the window at the topography of the land below. Read more…
spa chakra at the ritz-carlton, marina del rey
As you may have gathered by now, my trip to California was a lot of hard work … fabulous hotels, spa treatments and shopping on Rodeo Drive. Hey — someone’s gotta do it! Next up on my agenda: A delightful 90-minute massage at the Spa Chakra at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. Situated on the […] Read more…