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Apr 30, 2014 | Contributor: Katherine BondThe stretch of cliffside beaches and serene surf conditions along the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California's Dana Point and Laguna Beach areas weren't always a destination for the affluent traveler, but once The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel opened in 1984, 150 feet above the sand, the area began to flourish. Soon several opulent resort properties opened: The Monarch, The St. Regis, Pelican Hill and other resorts welcome thousands of guests each year to experience the sublime and casual Southern California lifestyle. ... Read More | 
Apr 17, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnRecently reopened after an extensive reimagining of its cuisine and atmosphere, Nikita Malibu has put together what the restaurant is deeming the "marriage of food and wine in a cozy, yet refined seaside architectural gem." ... Read More | 
Apr 10, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnLast summer, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe underwent a $12 million restoration, and I recently took a trip to experience the hotel and some of its newest changes. With a tradition of guest serenity and personal attention, I found that the property's new spa and restaurant make for spectacular additions to its 12 acres of manicured grounds and pleasantly helpful staff. ... Read More | 
Apr 9, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnUsing featured Southern California artists from the 2014 Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach as his subjects, photographer Charley Akers is bringing his photography exhibit to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel from May 8 to August 30. Akers has been described as having an uncanny "ability to disarm the subject and catch a singular moment of who the artist is at their core." ... Read More | 
Apr 9, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamIf you like luxury cars, have an affinity for speed and like it hot (the weather, of course), you may want to look into membership at The Thermal Club in Thermal, CA (near Palm Springs). With 4.5 miles of exclusive racetrack, the motorsports club offers fast straightaways with challenging curves, three independent courses, and a Kart Track with two independent courses. ... Read More | 
Mar 23, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnStarting earlier this week, reservations became available for the newest member of the Ritz-Carlton family located in Rancho Mirage. The property opens on May 15 and features 30,000 square feet of meeting space, extraordinary dining opportunities and a two-story spa. ... Read More | 
Mar 19, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn
The city of Beverly Hills, CA is celebrating its centennial this year, and five of the city's best hotels are teaming up to observe the milestone in an extraordinary way. In a promotion deemed Suite 100 and conceptualized by the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau, each of these luxury hotels have intricately redecorated one of their premier suites in an effort to take guests back to various periods in the city's history while featuring the style and glamour of earlier eras. ... Read More | 
Mar 12, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn
High above the streets of Los Angeles on The Carlyle Residences' 21st floor, sits a striking luxury condominium property ready to be purchased at $3.275 million. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom residence provides sweeping views of the north, south and east L.A., allowing plenty of natural light to fill the space during the day. ... Read More | 
Jan 24, 2014 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreA new year means a new schedule of foodie fun at one of San Diego’s most distinguished hotels, The Grand Del Mar. Named California’s #1 Resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards and #1 Hotel in the United States 2014 by TripAdvisor, this luxurious SoCal destination knows how to show its guests a good time, and its 2014 lineup of events should be no exception. ... Read More | 
Jan 22, 2014 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreLocated on the 18th hole of the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course, high up on the cliffs of La Jolla, is a SoCal resort like none other. The Lodge at Torrey Pines continues to garner attention not only for its stunning location and championship golf, but for its distinctive spa treatments, farm-to-table restaurants, wedding and meeting services, and luxury accommodations. Their dedication to excellence has earned them the 2014 AAA Five Diamond award. ... Read More | 
Dec 18, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team‘Tis the season for gifts, snow angels, singing carols and of course, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s annual Gingerbread Spectacular. This year’s theme “Spirit of Giving” has been named in honor of the hotel’s Community Footprints partners: Surfers Healing, Friends of Orange County’s Homeless Pets, Canine Companions for Independence, Socks for Heroes, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County Rescue Mission, Olive Crest, Operation Helping Hands, and Second Harvest Food Bank. ... Read More | 
Dec 12, 2013 | Contributor: Marissa StempienIf you had told me a weekend adventure out to the Californian island of Catalina would have been a good winter trip, I would have immediately disagreed and planned a warm weekend of movie theaters and indoor shopping. ... Read More | 
Dec 2, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoKona Kai Resort & Marina in San Diego is going through a bit of an identity crisis; one that is taking $22 million to fully realize. Currently, when you visit the property, you can see that it remembers what it once was, sees where it wants to be, and yet — still remains a forgotten resort that quietly rests on the shores of Shelter Island. ... Read More | 
Nov 29, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern2014 marks the centenary of the founding of Beverly Hills, and to celebrate the occasion, five of the city’s top luxury hotels are each creating custom luxury suites. Called Suite 100, the selection of luxe rooms will be available for booking in the new year. The chic L’Ermitage Beverly Hills has joined with The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, Montage Beverly Hills, The Beverly Hilton, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills for the initiative which aims to celebrate a hundred years of glamour in the iconic city which is home to many celebrities and some of the world’s most impressive luxury boutiques. ... Read More | 
Nov 28, 2013 | Contributor: Victor and Mary A church key is defined as any type of bottle and/or can opener, cracking open a spirit that leads to splendid experiences—an opening to heaven, if you will. The launch of The Church Key restaurant on Sunset in West Hollywood appears to be on par with its namesake. The airy restaurant and lounge attempts to cover many bases and does so well with its fusion of Californian, Thai, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods with a farm-to-table backbone. ... Read More |
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