Category: travel
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Try this food haven on your next L.A. trip
The Uber driver told me that there was one place that I should definitely go to try food in Los Angeles: The Farmer’s Market. He did warn me that it isn’t a real farmer’s market. It is however a collection of stalls of individual vendors. It’s a great place to go if you want to…
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So, this is not a review of the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live, per se
I walked up to the door at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live and the evidence of renovations happening was apparent. Perhaps too apparent. The jackhammer going just feet from the front desk made my exchange with the receptionist look like a silent film. I resolved to drop my bag off and just return to check…
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You already have a vacation home
I had some vacation time to use up. It was set to expire. Even though I had no trips planned, it was a use-it-or-lose-it situation. I chose to use it. I submitted the time, set my out-of-office message, and headed off. A few relaxing afternoons without rushing about between appointments. The freedom to linger in…
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This is what I wish every hotel room would include
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I traveled quite a bit in the last few years, with the specific focus on what various hotel properties provide. Sometimes I was amazed by what I received, other times I found them lacking. As a result I’ve come together with a list of what I wish…
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Why it may be worth it to stay at a luxury hotel
For some people, a luxury hotel is just not worth it. They look at the cost and immediately start looking elsewhere, or after they rant about the ridiculousness of it all. For others though, they see luxury and see the perfect spot for a future vacation. Perhaps that’s you. Or maybe it could be. Here’s…
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Are luxury hotels worth it?
At this point, I have been reviewing multiple hotels, with an emphasis on getting to know luxury hotels where possible. At the heart of that was wanting to answer the question for myself, “Are luxury hotels really worth the money?” If you will be out from sun up to late evening and will only be…
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The most beautiful cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn’t a person
If you watched the trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, you see Miranda Priestly, standing alone at night in a shopping center. The location is the middle of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a famed luxury shopping haven in Milan. There you’ll find pretty much all of the luxury brands you can think of, surrounded…
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A basic no spoilers review of The Devil Wears Prada 2
I watched the original Devil Wears Prada an obscene amount of times. There was an era in my life where I needed that tale. I could see myself in Andy’s journey. So of course, I was eager to watch the sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, on the opening weekend. I intentionally avoided watching any…
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This Los Angeles food hall is a must visit
You’re walking around with your group in Downtown L.A. You’re all hungry, but you don’t know what to eat. You can’t agree on a single restaurant. Well, maybe you shouldn’t commit to just one. Just head over to Grand Central Market to satisfy everyone. On my Uber ride into the city, the driver recommended that…
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Taking some sips at 6XS Coffee
I walked into 6XS Coffee in Downtown LA, an eager visitor excited to try a new coffee shop. Adding to the new experiences, I went with their Oak Latte, flavored with a corn syrup. Go big or go home, right? Depending on your cultural background, a drink that tastes of sweet corn may not be…
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