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Outdoor Adventures, Wine Tastings & a Michelin 3-Star Restaurant, Meadowood Knows How to Vacation

Jun 18, 2015  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Tucked away in the heart of Napa Valley, completely enveloped in all directions by ush greenery, Meadowood is a secluded hideaway of opulent proportions. You won’t find any flashy signs or over-the-top amenities here. Meadowood takes a different approach to luxury with simplistically elegant suites, private, intimate spaces, and seemingly-endless leisure activities that connect guests with nature and more importantly, their travel companions.

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IlluminateSF is Changing the Face of SF With 11 Amazing Art Installations

Jun 17, 2015  |   Contributor: Chad Chisholm

San Francisco is the backdrop to many fantastical things like breathtaking architecture, a rich arts scene and a deep-rooted culture that is inherent to the fabric of America. And now, IlluminateSF is setting the area aglow with 11 artworks (six permanent) throughout the City by the Bay on display with some pieces that accentuate well-known landmarks and hidden secrets of the city.

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Beverly Hills Revs its Engines for Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance 2015

Jun 16, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Looking for a road trip to shift Father’s Day into high gear? Drive to Beverly Hill's Rodeo Drive, park, and walk ‘n’ gawk at the street display of some of the most beautiful, collectible, and valuable cars and motorcycles in the world. 

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Is a Ritz-Carlton Coming to Downtown San Diego? Here's What We Know

Jun 12, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

One thing we’ve been saying for awhile now, is that San Diego needs a Ritz-Carlton. Our beautiful city is a prime location for the luxury brand. Well, this week, we came across Cisterra Developments’ current project list which includes a new Ritz at 7th and Market downtown.

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Santa Monica Grand Tasting Showcases 25 of LA’s Best Chefs During 2-Day Event

Jun 4, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Meet-and-greets are great, but eat-and-greets are much tastier. Fans of great chefs and great food won’t want to miss the Santa Monica Grand Tasting event at the Santa Monica Pier on June 13-14. During the weekend, foodies can mingle with 25 of Los Angeles’ best chefs, watch them in action, and eat to their hearts content.

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The Pink Lady Debuts New 1,100-Square-Foot, Hollywood Glam Penthouse Suite

Jun 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

La Valencia hotel already has some pretty cool bragging rights. Sitting cliffside in La Jolla, the San Diego luxury property has been a local staple since 1926 and has played host to many celebrities, politicians and other notable guests. Now they have even more to boast about with the creation of their new penthouse offering known as the Sky Suite.

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Can You Guess Which 5 Celebrities Own Their Own Wineries in Napa Valley?

Jun 1, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Napa is home to some of the best wineries in the nation, and those who own vineyards in the area are some of the wealthiest and most affluent residents in California. In fact, to purchase land and open your dream winery takes millions of dollars just to start. In Napa, it’s not just about who you know, but how well you can keep up with the Joneses by hosting charity events, private dinners and securing memberships at the valley’s top country clubs.

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British Polo Day Sponsored by Land Rover Returns to the US on May 30

May 19, 2015  |   Contributor: Victor and Mary

British Polo Day, sponsored by Land Rover, returns to the US on Saturday May 30. Held at the historic Will Rogers Polo Club in Pacific Palisades, the day of fast-paced polo and philanthropy will be hosted by President of the Will Rogers Polo Club Andrew Bossom, along with British Royal Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife actress and writer Sophie Winkler.

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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Puts You in the Center of All the Action in the City of Angels

May 9, 2015  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Soaring 54 stories high in the heart of downtown LA is the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE—a vibrant luxury hotel rolling out the red carpet to the city’s best entertainment and dining. STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, L.A. Convention Center, and the GRAMMY Museum are walkable from its convenient location on West Olympic Boulevard. 

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Omnia Officially Opens Tonight, We Have Your First Look After Last Night's Pre-Opening Party

Apr 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Last night, we were among the first people to step foot into the completed Omnia San Diego during its private pre-opening party. And, although it was a Wednesday night, invited patrons came dressed to the nines in everything from full suits to (tiny) cocktail dresses and full-on Vegas-style wear. In a city known for its love of casual attire, this in itself was impressive (especially mid-week).

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The Bourgy Side of Public Transit: Luxury Bus Lines Hit the SF Market

Apr 23, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Having lived in San Francisco and having been a frequent user of public transit, I know full-well the pains of having to ride the MUNI day-in-and-day-out. While SF’s system works decently well (it’s no New York), the over-crowded buses and sometimes unpleasant transients onboard leave much to be imagined.

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James Beard Foundation & Celebrity Chefs Make Their Way to SD in May

Apr 16, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

San Diego is in for a serious treat come May. The James Beard Foundation has chosen The Lodge at Torrey Pines to host three days of culinary experiences overseen by celebrity chefs. Partially benefiting the foundation, the weekend’s chefs will include Food Network Star Beau MacMillan, JBF Award Winner Carrie Nahabedian and Executive Chef Jeff Jackson.

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Sunset Marquis: A Secret Garden Resort in the Heart of West Hollywood

Apr 6, 2015  |   Contributor: Katherine Bond

If LA had a secret garden, it would undoubtedly be the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood. A discreet awning and a wall of cascading ivy and fauna are the only indications of this oasis found tucked away in the cul-de-sac of a nondescript residential neighborhood. I recently re-read The Secret Garden, the childhood classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, after a recent stay at the Sunset Marquis.

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La Jolla's Café la Rue Restaurant Rightly Reimagined

Mar 30, 2015  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Have a hankering for some European fare, but can’t fit a trip across the pond into your schedule? No problem. A visit to the recently re-launched Café la Rue, nestled in the heart of San Diego’s La Jolla Cove, will give you a satisfying taste of Europe, and then some. 

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Hotel Triton Calls All Beer Lovers to San Francisco With This Hoppy Package

Mar 28, 2015  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

There’s one place in particular you need to visit if you want an insider look at San Francisco’s burgeoning craft brewery scene: the Hotel Triton. No, they’re not brewing the stuff up in the lobby, but the boutique property’s Triton On Tap package is like an all-access pass to the best of the Bay Area’s beer makers.

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