Some like it hot! Sure, summer’s temps may climb into the triple digits, but we’re talking about spicy heat — the kind of culinary POW! that makes serious eaters perspire with pleasure. Those of us who travel “food first” always are in search of regional delights, especially when that involves hot and spicy. Chili Heat […]
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In a city with stars as common as convenient stores, bartenders also have their place in LA’s figurative Walk of Fame. Going head-to-head with masterful mixologists of New York City, Chicago, Miami and Portland, Los Angeles’ notable bars specialize in farmers market ingredients, Pre-Prohibition classics and some flame-juggling thrown in for pizazz. If cocktail artistry
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Nude beaches in Malibu? While it sounded intriguing and Malibu is known as a liberal community, I wasn’t sure if it was anything more than an urban legend. On a deliciously sunny Sunday in January, my boyfriend and I packed only sunscreen for gear and a picnic for sustenance to investigate. First stop on the
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Artists have always had a nose for discovering beautiful places, which evolve into exclusive hideouts for the wealthy. And Big Sur is no different. Now it’s the quintessential “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” Northern California getaway with celebrity sightings as common as sea lions and thousand dollar a night hotel stays. Once upon a time though,
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It’s easy to think of a beach vacation as merely surf, sun, and sand, but in quirky Carmel, it also means delicious food and winetasting. Once you get away from the gorgeous beaches, Carmel is a wanderer’s paradise of art galleries, shops, fine restaurants, and a self-guided Wine Walk Tour taking you to 12 tasting
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Known more widely by the shortened Carmel, this little town on the Monterey Peninsula has a stunning coastline (in photo), and they’ve made the most of their community by creating a personality that is both charming and quirky. At one time there was a law forbidding selling and eating ice cream on public streets. Overturning
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This holiday season, instead of escaping the snow, embrace it! There is nothing like being outside in the winter, enjoying a fresh layer of powder while you ski downhill, or along the trails through a quiet, peaceful forest. A ski escape during the holidays is a fun way to be active, spend quality time with
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Founded by Robert and Margie Petersen in 1994, the Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to our love affair with the car. This love affair proudly plays out along museum row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. The museum has four floors displaying over 100 vehicles
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People come from all around, particularly escaping from the fast-paced Los Angeles area to the little town north of LA off Highway 101 called Ojai . Located in the Ojai Valley, the word Ojai comes from a Chumash Indian word that means “moon.” The town is embraced by mountains and is a great destination for
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The popularity of healing waters has attracted visitors to Carlsbad, California, since the late 1800s when the first mineral water bath spa was opened. As the popularity of the mineral bath grew, hotels were built, business sprang up, and all of a sudden Carlsbad has a reputation as a destination for travelers seeking comfort. Hydrotherapy
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