Hotel Review: Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel: Rejuvenation & Revelry in Beverly Hills
By all accounts Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel is a distinctive destination in the center of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclave. This prime property is, in fact, the only private boutique hotel located on the...
View ArticleInsights from ‘The Prince of Luxury’ Noel Shu
With a moniker like “The Prince of Luxury,” it’s clear that Noel Shu is no ordinary entrepreneur. This 27-year-old self-made millionaire has accomplished more in business than many do in an entire...
View ArticlePuerto Vallarta’s ‘Casa Dos Cisnes’ Luxury Private Villa Elevates Industry...
Secluded five-star Mexican villa offers an ultimate luxury accommodations experience trumping top resorts; boasts its own gourmet private chef, service staff, elite accommodations up to 10 adults and...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, San Diego in California
There’s nothing I love more than finding tasty neighborhood nooks—eateries that, although ensconced in community digs somewhat off the beaten path, are making a notable impact on the local culinary...
View ArticleHotel Review: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel gets a multi-million dollar...
As the fifth largest city in the United States, more than 22 million visitors flock to metropolitan Phoenix every year. With a bustling downtown quadrant comprised of around 100 square blocks, this...
View ArticleTravel Review: Four itinerary essentials in Buena Park, California
Nestled in California’s Orange County, the city of Buena Park is a beacon for fun-loving family travelers. Comprised of approximately 11 square miles, this small town packs a huge travel and tourism...
View ArticleHotel Review: Pantai Inn, La Jolla in California, USA
With a boast-worthy motto like “America’s Finest City”, you can bet the San Diego region is replete with premium hospitality options proffering top-tier tourism. As the 8th largest city in the United...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: Gotta-Get Extras for iPhone X
With Streetinsider.com recently reporting that Apple sold an estimated 6 million iPhone X units this past Black Friday weekend alone, as calculated by an analyst with Rosenblatt Securities, and with...
View ArticleHotel Review: The Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley, Arizona in USA
Nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley, Arizona—an exclusive Phoenix enclave that’s just minutes from bustling Scottsdale—lies a AAA Four Diamond boutique hideaway called Hermosa Inn. Originally the...
View ArticleFood Fight: Seven of the best diet apps for slimdown success in 2018
Even the most well-intentioned New Year’s Resolutions can quickly become nothing more than a fond memory without a solid plan in place to keep you motivated and on track. And if you utilize tools and...
View ArticleHotel Review: Tower23 Hotel, San Diego in California, United States
As California’s southernmost metropolis, San Diego is a veritable coastal paradise that’s widely lauded for its fabulous climate. Often referred to as “Mediterranean” in nature, the region boasts...
View ArticleResort Review: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale in Arizona
Of all of the cities in the U.S. operating under a duality, I find myself drawn back to one in particular time and time again: Scottsdale. Known as “The West’s Most Western Town,” this locale embraces...
View ArticleProduct reviews: Six cool summer travel solutions
I get so much joy in helping fellow travel-lovers solve annoying problems and otherwise make their trips easier and more enjoyable. Toward this end, I’m always keeping an eye out for noteworthy...
View ArticleProduct reviews: Great gets for a killer cookout
There are few weekend activities I love more than a good ‘ole backyard cookout—whether at my place or someone else’s abode. As a bona fide foodie, my search for ways to elevate this perennial pastime...
View ArticleProduct Review: Leveraging UV Light for a Healthier & Odor-Free Home
The dreadful multistate E. coli outbreak at Chipotle, which hospitalized 21, is among a number of high profile situations underscoring the danger of—and our collective vulnerability to–bacterium-born...
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Product Review: 16 Tech-Driven Wellness Innovations
With all of the excitement and buzz surrounding the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coupled with the fact that the fall and winter flu, holiday survival and New Year resolution seasons are all...
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Travel Review: Anatomy of a Grand Weekend Getaway at Boulders Resort & Spa...
::: Turnkey, print-ready 3-night itinerary chock-full of fun and fabulosity ::: Amid my considerably hectic work schedule and family life where there’s nary a moment to spare, let alone full weeks (or...
View ArticleNine ways to achieve diet & weight-loss success
There’s no greater luxury than living a life of good health, but being waistline-wise can be a challenge this time of year. As wellness-minded folks strategize their diet and fitness approach for the...
View ArticleCelebrity Chefs to Convene at the 13th Annual San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival
There are few annual events that get me as excited as the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival—a week-long extravaganza showcasing the best of San Diego’s flourishing food scene and the talented chefs...
View ArticleFive wine & spirits gifts suited for any season
There’s no better way to usher in the holiday spirit than with a tasty cocktail or two. And, with 2-year worldwide sales volume of spirits exceeding 21.29 million liters, it seems the marketplace is...
View ArticleTravel Review: 4 SoCal locales where holiday spirit runs high
Southern California is known for having more than its fair share of hot spots, from the trendiest happy hour haunts, to hotels and resorts with out-of-the-box offerings that proffer an exceptional...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: The Luxe List: Holiday Gift Picks 2016
With statistics revealing that nearly half of Americans are planning to use a digital device (desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet) as a primary means of purchasing holiday gifts versus just over...
View ArticleProduct Review: Last minute holiday gift ideas
Like untold millions of others, amid the rapidly approaching holiday you may be frantically trying to find that perfect gift for someone special but your mind is drawing a blank. This pressure is...
View ArticleProduct Review: Varidesk standing desk is a smart wellness solution
The pitfalls of sitting too much have been well-proven, with the gravely serious risks ranging from medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity to increased mortality rates. Prolonged...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: New Year, New You: 9 Ways to Start 2017 Right
A fresh New Year is upon us and it’s time to recalibrate our self-care strategies to amp up our health, fitness and overall wellness in the months ahead. This is always a great time to turn to the...
View ArticleProduct Review: Oleum Vera Introduces DIY Organic Hair Care Kit
New to the beauty scene is Oleum Vera, a fresh new line of “Do-It-Yourself” organic and sustainability-minded beauty kits that allow you to create a customized hair care regimen using pure, organic...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Seven reasons dining at Marina Kitchen San Diego is a must-do
Destination-driven gourmands will do well to visit Marina Kitchen restaurant ensconced in the San Diego Marriott Marquis hotel. This innovation-oriented eatery serves up classic Southern California...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: 11 Endearing Valentine’s Day Gifts & Gets
Looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift that’s sure to charm the loved ones in your life? With so many options to choose from, it can certainly be challenging to narrow down the field—potentially...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: Tasty Valentine’s Day Gifts with Direct-to-Door Delivery
According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), chocolate accounted for approximately 59 percent of U.S. candy retail sales for the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day in 2016. That’s a...
View ArticleProduct Review: Grayton Automatic Watches
We live in a fast-paced wardrobe world where few fashions stand the test of time. One exception, however, lies in the world of watches. This is a unique “tech-cessory” category where form and function...
View ArticleTravel Review: Culinary cultural immersion a foodie-forward travel trend
Whether for adventure travel or more relaxing respites, travelers are increasingly seeking regionally-authentic itineraries that offer an intimate view of local cultures. In fact, reports show the...
View ArticleReport: Five disruptive luxury travel trends shattering the status quo
With the global luxury market collectively growing at 4 percent to an estimated $1.15 (€1.08) trillion in 2016, according to a recent “Bain & Company Luxury Study,” coupled with optimistic...
View ArticleResort Review: Seven ways Grand Velas Los Cabos resort ups the luxe...
The newest property in Grand Velas Resorts’ esteemed portfolio is Grand Velas Los Cabos – an all-inclusive spa resort with stunning ocean views and a wide variety of amenities and activities for guests...
View ArticleApp Review: ‘WatchBox by Govberg’ app a timely Father’s Day find
In 2016, consumers spent an estimated $14.3 billion on gifts for Father’s Day. Traditional gifts include things like power tools and sporting event tickets. However, if you’re looking for a...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Bleu Bohème San Diego enchants with free-spirited French fare
Ensconced in San Diego’s delightful Kensington neighborhood, Bleu Bohème is a must-visit eatery for anyone in San Diego county seeking a one-of-a-kind, transcendent French dining experience that’s as...
View ArticleTech Review: Personal photos & videos ‘Go Hollywood’ with UrLife Mini-Movies
People have always snapped photos on vacation, but the proliferation of smartphones has ushered in dramatic changes in the way we capture those photos and the myriad of ways the images can be utilized....
View ArticleProduct Review: M.I.N.D. Game: Brainwave-controlled system hits market
The mind is all-powerful with so much untapped potential. Now gamers can use this omnipotent organ to control the “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” title recently launched by Soap Studio. The...
View ArticleProduct Reviews: Savvy solutions that’ll enhance your life
As one who is exposed to new product innovations as a regular course of business, I’ve seen my fair share cool gear and smart solutions that’ll make the rigors of daily life, well, that much less...
View ArticleSix tech products smart for spring
Spring is known as “the season of new beginnings,” so there’s no better time than the present for us travelers to change the way we do a few things and solve some pesky problems in the process. Toward...
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Restaurant Review: Havana 1920 Driving Cuban Cuisine Cravings in Downtown San...
San Diego tourists and locals, alike are hailing Havana 1920, which opened its downtown doors in late 2017 in the city’s famed Gaslamp Quarter. Conceived by the GBOD Hospitality Group and with a...
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Restaurant Review: STK LA a Must Do-or-Dine Destination
When it comes to steakhouses, Los Angeles is a carnivore’s cornucopia. While the City of Angels is replete with meat-minded eateries, one such restaurant – STK in the W Los Angeles in West Beverly...
View ArticleResort Review: 10 ways The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun elevates all-in vacations
Palace Resorts is a company well-known for elevating the all-inclusive resort experience through five-star accommodations and amenities. These are standards that have been well-set through this...
View ArticleHotel Review: The Reef 28 unveils beach-chic hospitality in Downtown Playa...
The Mexican state Quintana Roo is perhaps best known as the home of the venerable tourist city of Cancun, which is revered for beautiful white coral sand beaches, hot nightlife and everything...
View ArticleDining Review: North Italia Santa Monica Founded on Food with Integrity
Sometimes a restauranteur comes along who changes the game. Raises the bar. Ups the ante. That’s very much the case with Sam Fox – the creative visionary behind Fox Restaurant Concepts, which has taken...
View ArticleHotel Review: Stay and Play at Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina del Rey, LA
If your idea of a good vacation involves water as the prime attraction, then Marina del Rey is for you. Billed as Los Angeles’ “coastal playground,” this city boasts water activities abounding...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Fab Fare & Frivolity at Barton G Los Angeles, California, USA
Exclusive interview reveals nixed dish concept ‘too offensive’ to offer as well as a new menu item determined to make a debut. When considering the seemingly disparate business model concepts of “fun”...
View ArticleHotel Review: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Scottsdale,...
As one of America’s premier hospitality hotbeds, the city of Scottsdale hosts as many as 4.5 million overnight U.S. visitors in a given year with as many as 3.1 million of those visitor nights spent in...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: The Arrogant Butcher in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA
The Arrogant Butcher restaurant is no newcomer to the downtown Phoenix scene. However, despite opening its doors and ovens back in 2011, the eatery has managed to stay at the top of its game and...
View ArticleHotel Review: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Mexico
Today’s luxury all-inclusive resort industry has no shortage of options, with an increasing number of high-end properties around the globe getting in the game. The all-inclusive model, which...
View ArticleTravel Review: 5 must-visit American Southwest holiday destinations
Whether for a stress-relieving holiday getaway or vacation in the New Year, or for experiential gift-giving targeted to those on your “nice list,” travel is top of mind for many this time of year. With...
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