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Luxury Hotels: Those seeking a fabulous Santa Monica beach vacation with the family need look no further thanViceroy Santa Monica — an incredibly chic and surprisingly kid-friendly boutique hotel offering a unique mix of urban …
Fine Dining: Located within Santa Monica’s infamous outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment Mecca known as Third Street Promenade, Locanda del Lago is an experience unto itself. This restaurant duly sets itself apart from the glut …
Leisure: By all accounts celebrating Independence Day on a crowded beach can be daunting at best. That’s why for this year’s July 4th beach vacation in Santa Monica, I opted for a brilliant “Beach Butler” …
Food & Spirits: My quest for all things “spectacular San Diego” inevitably led me to Anthology — a distinctive venue offering a combination of avant-garde dining with an eclectic mix of live entertainment. Located near the …
Food & Spirits: One of San Diego’s brightest culinary jewels is The Marine Room restaurant, not only located in La Jolla Shores, but on it — quite literally. This esteemed restaurant and lounge, located on …
Food & Spirits: As the literally translated “jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is a seaside community rife with fine dining. Among the most popular with both residents and tourists alike is George’s at the Cove, …
Luxury Resorts: My loyal Luxe List readers know there’s nothing I enjoy more than a weekend getaway with my friends, when we leave our over-stuffed schedules and worries behind if even for a day. I …
Luxury Travel: Hotels: On occasion my friends and I like to leave our husbands, children, jobs, housework and worries behind and get away for some “girl time.” You know, those quick but ever-so-necessary power vacations …
Fine Living: Food & Spirits: A recent trip to Santa Monica led me to one of the region’s newest and, dare I say, most impressive restaurants – FIG. While the location within the Fairmont Miramar Hotel …
Food & Spirits: Santa Monica’s famed Loews Hotel is known for many things: a prime beachfront location, luxe accommodations, fabulous amenities like its full-service, eco-conscious spa and fitness center, and an extremely high caliber of …
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Bourbon Steak New York: A Restaurant That Refuses to Be Predictable
You arrive at Bourbon Steak New York with expectations already set. Central Park South does that. So does the JW Marriott Essex House. Add Chef Michael Mina’s name and the bar rises again. You anticipate …
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10 Reasons Foodies are Hungering for SOBEWFF 2026
Why the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s 25th anniversary is a culinary and cultural can’t-miss event
Every February, Miami becomes something more than a destination. It becomes a stage. For four days, the …
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Love, Actually: A Curated Valentine Gift Guide for Style, Comfort & Connection
Valentine’s Day gifting doesn’t have to default to the usual suspects. This year’s most memorable picks are equal parts beautiful and useful: jewelry that reads romantic without feeling fussy, bags and accessories built for real …
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Beyond the Gatekeepers: Modern Creators Are Rewriting the Music Industry Playbook
A conversation with prolific music composer, producer, and songwriter Shiloh Rodriguez
In 2026, the creative economy is no longer defined by who grants access, but by who builds momentum. As traditional industry gatekeepers continue to lose …
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Tempo by Hilton Times Square Brings Rhythm, Rest & Intention to Midtown NYC
Times Square is engineered to overwhelm you. Light. Sound. Movement. Urgency. Most hotels in the district respond in predictable ways. Some amplify the energy and lean into spectacle. Others retreat behind thick glass and heavy …
