Luxury Hotels: For those unfamiliar, Andaz West Hollywood hotel is a key part of Hyatt’s burgeoning boutique brand that also boasts properties in San Diego, New York andLondon. Located in the heart of Los Angeles on the legendary …

Hotel Review: In researching fabulous destinations for a “Memorial Day Girl’s Getaway,” I ultimately set my sights on Santa Monica’s iconic Hotel Shangri-La– a landmark 71-room art-deco hotel that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. This luxurious seaside …

Centrally located in the eclectic and kinetic Gaslamp Quarter, Hyatt Hotel’s newest Andaz San Diego location (formerly the Ivy Hotel), which opened this past February, is already making its mark. The newest Andaz hotel in the …

Resort Review: I recently had the pleasure of visiting the La Costa Resort and Spa — a destination idyllically situated in sunny Carlsbad, California that’s revered for its well-appointed accommodations, world-class spa, fine dining and, of …

Family Vacations: As one of more than 50 resorts worldwide operated by the award-winning, industry leading Marriott Vacation Club, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert, California is a must-stay Southern California destination for families seeking luxury-laden …

Seaside Sanctuary: Sprawled along five full acres of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico’s Medando Beach, the region’s most idyllic stretch of coastline lies Casa Dorada Los Cabos — a majestic beach and spa resort that embodies the …

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 …

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 …

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 …