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LEGOLAND Resort Hopping How To's

Merilee Kern — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:24:43 EDT

With the addition of the LEGOLAND Water Park and the SEA LIFE Aquarium to the LEGOLAND California Resort, it may be hard to imagine how you could see and do it all--even with the available�1-Day Resort Hopper� ticket option. I�m...

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Hilton Carlsbad Resort Proffers Pleasure Packages

Merilee Kern — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:23:52 EDT

With its prime seaside location on the northwest end of San Diego County, the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa has been...

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New Menu at Kitchen 1540 Del Mar Making its Mark

Merilee Kern — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:23:14 EDT

Now a year after Kitchen 1540 restaurant�s Executive Chef, Scott Thomas Dolbee, debuted a new seaso...

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Catalina Island: A Pacific Playground

Merilee Kern — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:05:55 EDT

Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island has long been regarded as a Pacific paradise where families, romantics, adventurers and business folk go to stay and play. The island's idyllic small beach town charm is just a quick boat ride away from fast-paced city life. Whether venturing over for a day, weekend, or longer, Catalina Island is teeming with leisure and adrenaline-pumping activities suitable for adults and children alike....

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Harney Sushi Takes Sustainable Seafood Seriously

Merilee Kern — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:59:20 EDT

Many businesses today are striving to be socially and environmentally responsible, but few in the San Diego restaurant realm may come close to the efforts of Harney Sushi�a hotspot that�s as cool as it is eco-conscious. This restaurant exemplifies ecological integrity by forsaking popular sushi ingredients that are either over-fished or have a negative impact on the environment....

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Gifts Moms Really Want on Mother's Day

Merilee Kern — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:30:53 EDT

With Mother�s Day looming, the hunt is on for unique and innovative gifts that�ll show Mom how much you care and, optimally, that she�ll benefit from in the months--and even years--to come. With t...

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6 Family-Friendly Attractions in Las Vegas

Merilee Kern — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:39:12 EDT

When considering where to go on a vacation with children, Las Vegas may not be on the top of your list. However, this city boasts an extensive array of world-class, kid-friendly entertainment and dining options as well as extraordinary hotels and resorts with accommodation options to keep kids...

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R Steak & Seafood Introduces a New, Vegas-Sized Menu

Merilee Kern — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:22:45 EST

Located in one of the most iconic destinations on the Las Vegas Strip, the Riviera Casino and Hotel�s R Steak & Seafood is reinventing itself as a fine dining locale that�s a draw all its own. The restaurant has modernized its atmosphere...

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The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Shines After $65 Million Renovation

Merilee Kern — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:05:57 EST

If you�re a savvy leisure or business traveler seeking acclaimed accommodations centrally located in downtown Atlanta, look no further than the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, a historic property that recently...

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New Year Self Improvement Innovations

Merilee Kern — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:09:29 EST

Now that the holidays have passed, it�s time to enter into the new year with a plan for self-improvement in the months to come. But how do you move past traditional resolutions relating to weight loss and other aspects of personal reformatio...

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Modern Comfort at Marina Kitchen Restaurant

Merilee Kern — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:16:40 EST

Central to a new food and beverage experience at the scenic San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is Marina Kitchen�a restaurant that serves up quintessential Southern California fare with distinctive "modern comfort food� flair. Located on the hotel�s South Tower...

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Views and Venues at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina Hotel

Merilee Kern — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:24:59 EST

Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is a great choice for those seeking a quintessential Southern California hotel experience replete with spectacular waterfront views and picturesque sunsets....

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5 Questions with Robin Antin of Pussycat Dolls Fame

Merilee Kern — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:04:18 EST

Robin Antin is a true American success story. As a choreographer, clothing designer,�and producer of her TV shows, she is both an exciting entertainer and savvy entrepreneur. This entertainment powerhouse has crafted stage material for some o...

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5 Fine Living Questions with Supermodel Emme

Merilee Kern — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:24:35 EST

As a fitness, health, and self-esteem advocate for women of all ages, plus-size supermodel Emme is a true inspiration. Her conviction that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes is conveyed through her first book, True Beauty: Positive Attitu...

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SIP Wine Bar Del Mar Delights With Extensive Wine Selection & Savory Plates

Merilee Kern — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:20:03 EST
Locals and tourists alike have become accustomed to visiting the Del Mar Plaza for exceptional wining and dining experiences. One cozy new venue, SIP Wine Bar, is already making a tasty mark on the local scene. This intimate indoor/outdoor gastro-gem is an extension of its sister restaurant, Flavor Del Mar, which resides rooftop...

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Seasons 52 Brings "Farm-to-Table" Approach To National Brand

Merilee Kern — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:57:21 EST
Just in time to offset the holiday gluttony and facilitate those perennial New Year health resolutions, Seasons 52 restaurant has opened its doors in San Diego�s Westfield UTC. The concept of this fresh grill and wine bar, now with 25 locations across the U.S. and more on the horizon...

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5 Burning Questions for Bravo TV's Real Housewives of New York City

Merilee Kern — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:04:51 EST
Bravo TV�s Housewives franchise is �hauter� than ever, which is no surprise given the lush lifestyles these celeb-reality superstars are allowing us to view voyeuristically. To enlighten us even more, two lovely luxe lifers�Ramona Singer and Sonja Tremont-Morgan of Bravo�s Real Housewives of New York City�have graciously taken time out of their insanely busy social calendars to answer these five questions related to fine living....

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San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival Hosts a Roster of A-List Celebrity Chefs

Merilee Kern — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:15:01 EST
For nearly a decade the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival has been delighting the most discriminating palates in town, drawing foodies and oenophiles from across the nation. This annual week-long event to take place...

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Go Heavy Metal with Farbod Barsum's Chrome Clutch

Merilee Kern — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 03:26:28 EDT
Amid this fashion season�s hot metallics and hardware trends, lauded luxury handbag designer Farbod Barsum has introduced his chrome �Leela� clutch�a posh purse handcrafted from sustainably-sourced African ostrich leg coated with a metallic finish and adorned with studded accents....

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What Makes Someone a Foodie? Experts Weigh In

Merilee Kern — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:29:08 EDT
I was recently immersed in casual conversation at a social function and referred to myself as a �foodie.� The person I was speaking to looked at me quizzically, and asked �what makes someone a foodie�doesn�t everyone like food?�...

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Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack in Sight

Merilee Kern — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:49:55 EDT
On fast approach is the famed Opening Day event at the Del Mar Racetrack, which last year drew a record 45,309 people�socialites, celebrities and fashionistas anxious to dawn their most fabulous chapeau, wager on the horses, and otherwise see and be seen....

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Anticipation Builds for the Rhythm & Vine Music, Wine & Food Festival

Merilee Kern — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:11:34 EDT
Sunday, June 10, 2012 will usher in the 4th annual Rhythm & Vine festival: a 3-hour music, wine and food festival benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This year�s highly anticipated event, to be hosted by esteemed local Chef Brian Malarkey of BRAVO TV Top Chef fame, kicks off at 5 p.m. downtown at Broadway Pier....

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Buffer Suffer No More with Linksys E4200 Wireless Router

Merilee Kern — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:21:49 EDT
With modern homes bursting at the seams with gadgets galore�from computers, tablet and telecomm devices to online gaming and video streaming�we often forget that, to enjoy it all, a robust connectivity device is needed to handle the ever-increasing load....

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas to Keep Her Feeling Fabulous

Merilee Kern — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:18:43 EDT
This Mother�s Day, forego the typical flower arrangement and played out perfume and think outside of the proverbial chocolate box....

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Mother's Day Endowments That Endear

Merilee Kern — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:12:59 EDT

This Mother�s Day, forego the typical flower arrangement and played out perfume and think outside of the proverbial chocolate box. Instead, give Mom a gift that will help her relax, beautify, connect and indulge in a few novel ways that&rsqu...

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