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The Rose Parade is one of the most iconic events in the United States. It is held annually on, or just after, New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California and features elaborate floats, marching bands, and equestrian units. After a couple years of being canceled because of the COVID Pandemic, the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade […]
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As part of our Time Traveler series, we bring past stories to life with new new experiences. Michael Castello worked at The Breakers Hotel as a teenager, and came back decades later to experience this landmark as a time traveler. ou are greeted at the The Breakers entrance with a long procession of royal palms […]
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My boyfriend and I chose the cute, quaint, magical island of Catalina to spend our 2-year anniversary. It was absolutely magical in every way. Winter in Catalina is a real-life Christmas movie. I swear I said “we are in a Hallmark movie” about 20 times. Our anniversary falls on December 19th. So it was nice […]
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Most would find 118 degrees to be unbearable, but there are travel destinations in the world that routinely reach summer temperatures that high and many plan their holiday vacations there. California boasts Palm Springs and Arizona hosts the London Bridge at Lake Havasu City. While I was visiting my in-laws in Ohio this summer, my […]
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SANTA CRUZ – There is a lot of beauty in this part of central California which is just south of San Francisco and part of the Monterey Bay. My travels to Santa Cruz were directed by my searching for an apartment for my son Jonathan who left NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in search of completing […]
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Pebble Beach is one of the most scenic areas in America. It needs no introduction to visitors and golfers alike. The Pebble Beach Company’s 17 miles along the Monterey coast host some of the best golf courses in the world. The Pebble Beach course is a must play for any golfer, and a stay at […]
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Crowne Plaza Orlando – Lake Buena Vista It was my first time in Orlando and also my first time to Disney World. Our next stop would be Miami Beach, where it is stupid expensive, so I wanted to save as much as possible on our hotel near Disney World. After many, many hours and days […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Fly Aer Lingus I’m not one to dedicate a whole article completely trashing a company or business, but, in my view, it is truly unfortunate the money I lost dealing with Aer Lingus. Let’s just cut straight to the story time. * At the end of my story time I post other […]
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Tierra Rejada Golf Club is located in Moorpark and nestled in the foothills of eastern Ventura County. Nationally renowned architect Robert E. Cupp created this par 72 masterpiece of playability. The scenery here is probably one of the best views in all California which is saying a lot. Many who live in the area call […]
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Elmer’s Restaurant -Palm Springs Elmer’s Restaurant is a Palm Springs favorite loved by locals since 1960. No matter the new shiny restaurants that pop up in Palm Springs, Elmer’s is one with the community. The loyalty from customers is inspiring and Elmer’s wears it proudly. You will notice in Elmer’s the faces of the community […]
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Spencer’s Restaurant – Palm Springs Spencer’s Restaurant is the most magical, beautiful spot to have a romantic date in Palm Springs. With big fairytale like trees outside with balls of twinkling light hanging from them, it creates the sort of feel that you’re in an enchanted forest. Will you see Hansel and Gretel? Maybe the […]
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Magic Carpets, Flying Ships, and Moonlit Kingdoms. The True Travel Stories of Marci Darling. Meet Marci Darling. Professional Belly Dancer, Circus Acrobat, Preschool Teacher, and World Traveler (and so much more). She has lived a fantastic, adventurous life that has filled her with so many amazing moments and cherished memories that she decided to jot […]
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Road Trip To St George, Utah I’m back in Utah!! And if you know me, you know it’s one of my favorite states. This time, I took a road trip to St. George. St. George is in the SouthWest part of Utah. It’s only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Las Vegas, and while it’s […]
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Eight4Nine – Pretty In Pink Palm Springs Restaurant This Palm Springs Restaurant & Lounge is Pink. And not in the bubblegum, barbie toy house kind of pink. But the elegant, chic, artsy kind of pink. Eight4Nine is gorgeous and I couldn’t get enough of it. Walking up to Eight4Nine is grand. The white stairs leading […]
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There’s so much to do in Los Angeles. It’s hard to know where to start. What vibes are you going for? Party? Touristy? Outdoorsy? I am gonna run you through my day spent in LA. My boyfriend Andrew finally had a day off of work and we wanted to do something fun! What To Do […]
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My 3 Day Itinerary in NYC HELLO New YORK! New York City is one of my favorite cities- the vibe being unmatched. It had been four (4) whole years since I went last, and I finally got the opportunity to go again for a weekend this June (and this time over 21, so the experience […]
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Bâtard in New York City This Lower Manhattan restaurant is simply elegant. Bâtard’s simplicity and minimal décor is in fact more beautiful than you would expect. The walls are golden yellow that glow with lights and really is the staple look of Bâtard. Small, detailed white vines with leaves trail the walls which is a […]
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Jessica Castello travelogue visiting Hotel Chantelle in New York City with friends.
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Loulou Petit Bistro In New York City I absolutely fell in love with this adorable bistro in Chelsea. One picture of a cocktail they offer and I was immediately sold. I only had a few days in New York City and I made sure Loulou […]
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The Best Way to Celebrate New Years Sydney, Australia is known to have the BEST fireworks, and to be the best place to celebrate. Hands down they have the best New Years show. Fireworks shoot out from so many different places at the Harbor. The opera house, the bridge, nearby buildings, and, well, if there’s […]
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The Ultimate Miami Beach Guide The Mother of all Miami Beach Guide articles. I did all the research for you, I found all the best spots. Forget all the other articles of “Top 10 Restaurants in Miami Beach” or others of the like. There’s usually only like, one good restaurant worth seeing in those articles. […]
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The Cadillac Hotel in Miami Beach There are so many places to stay in Miami Beach. It’s overwhelming trying to choose the perfect place for your perfect vacation! I went hunting and went through so many hotels. It was a process and honestly took me a couple months. But I landed on the Cadillac Hotel […]
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Oceanic – A Beautiful Pompano Beach Restaurant Just an hour from Miami Beach, 15 minutes from Ft Lauderdale, and 4o minutes from West Palm Beach, lies little gem of a restaurant in the cutest town called Pompano Beach. It’s right next to the pier, so after lunch you can head over for a nice stroll […]
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The Social Club was one of the best brunches I had while in Miami Beach. Bottomless mimosas everyday, delicious donuts and cookies, and might I add, the best breakfast potatoes. Located at the Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach Miami, it is centered right in the middle of everything. So many cute shops, clubs, and cafes […]
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Dear Diary, I Fell In Love With Paris. I fell In Love With Paris. We met at 10am. A partially cloudy day. I was standing above the train station with my suitcase in my hand, standing next to my best friend. We were taking all of it in. Paris. It truly felt like a dream. […]
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Yamashiro Hollywood is gorgeous. This outstanding Japanese restaurant is located in a prime spot in Hollywood Hills. Dine outside their walls for stunning views and dazzling ambiance. Dine inside their walls and eat alongside their gardens and koi pond, with an open roof. They play old school music such as Frank Sinatra. The vibes are […]
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Meet the Palm Springs Oasis: Seven Sisters Falls We all know Palm Springs can get extremely hot. In springtime it’s hitting 90 degrees, in summertime its getting up to 120. Our vacation spent there is usually planned around the pool. But I know a place with a waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and creeks, for […]
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Just around the corner from the infamous Rodeo Drive, The Terrace at the Maybourne Hotel will be the cherry on top of your day of luxury. For starters, the exterior is grand. The tall arches and pillars make you feel like you are dining in a royal palace. The fountain is lovely to look at […]
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My Review Of The Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs The Saguaro Hotel is a very popular stay for guests looking for a fun, trendy place to stay in Palm Springs. The pictures of the pool next to the hotel’s colorful walls will be enough for you to book your room. It is said to be […]
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Palm Springs Fashion is all about color. Vibrant and bold and all mixed together. It is such a pretty city, and it’s what I love most about it. The colors. I knew when planning my trip I would want to match the vibes of Palm Springs by adding as much color as I could to […]
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London has the best nightlife. The best clubs, the best bars, each unique and different from the other. Coming from Hollywood where we have our own amazing nightlife, I really cannot compare it to anything I’ve been to in London. During my time there, these were the 3 coolest bars in London. Ballie Ballerson – […]
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My Utah Road Trip 9 months in quarantine. March 2020 to December 2020. Stuck in California. I must admit, not a bad place to be stuck in. But as someone who likes to travel, I was feeling sad and wanted really badly to go somewhere new, but also do it safely amidst Covid. Turns out, […]
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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Here are THE BEST OF from PigeonForge.com. Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 6,343. Situated just 5 miles (8 km) north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is a tourist destination that caters primarily to Southern […]
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