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Destinations: Portugal's Five-Star Trio
Luxurious five-star accommodations, prize-winning architecture, world-class gourmet food and the finest wines. Where are we? St. Tropez? Paris? Rome? Nope! It's Portugal, the unsung luxury destination at the southwestern tip of Europe.
We recently had the opportunity to be guests at a "Five-Star Trio" of hotels in three magnificent regions of Portugal. This cooperative marketing program (http://www.martinhal.com/offers/sites/lisbon-alentejo-martinhal-en.html) is the brainchild of Chitra and Roman Stern, developers and owners of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, the relatively new (2010) five-star resort, as a way to introduce visitors to this varied and enchanting country. Read More »
Spa: Launa Stone Med-Spa and Anti-Aging Clinic
Registered Nurse Launa Stone has opened a beautiful new facility in Calabasas, CA, called the Launa Stone Med-Spa and Anti-Aging Clinic, where she is offering a vast range of anti-aging and beautification treatments. Having assembled a crack team of professionals, such as experienced estheticians Cheri Moi and Sarah Harpaz, as well as Gina Borggrebe for laser hair removal, and Botox and filler expert Rachael Chambers, Launa has made her Med-Spa and Anti-Aging Clinic a one-stop shop with a staggering variety of ways to help you look and feel more beautiful. Read More »
Destinations: “Sportcations,” Beach Volleyball Style
Looking for a fun, active, sports-themed vacation? Then consider the new breed of active trips known as “sportcations.” How about a long weekend of soaking up California’s sun, sand, and beautiful views, paired with watching the best of professional beach volleyball? Or if watching isn’t close to being enough activity for you, what about taking a trip to paradise to get into the action yourself and take on the pros at their own games? Read More »
Spa: The Oaks at Ojai
Located just 80 or so miles and a brief drive’s north of Los Angeles, The Oaks at Ojai Health Spa is the perfect getaway for anyone seeking a healthy vacation or hoping to kick-start a new exercise and diet routine. Read More »
Adventure: Tanzania – The Africa of Our Dreams
Life in Africa is a many-splendored thing. The seemingly endless diversity within the biosphere lurks in tall grass and behind every rock. It slithers and crawls, rustles tree leaves, and soars on thermals in the sun-drenched sky. It gives birth. It takes life. And as it does, it brings the landscape – verdant or scorched – to life. Read More »
Golf: Rancho Las Palmas
Even the greenest new golfer knows that the California desert is the place to go for top-notch courses. Read More »
Golf: The Phoenician
If high-end luxury accommodations and close-by shopping are key elements to your idea of a great golfing getaway, then head for the Phoenician. Read More »
Spa: Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Perhaps the most beautiful spa in all of California, the Spa at Rancho Valencia Resort is simply fabulous. Read More »
Golf: Four Seasons Aviara
A perfect weekend escape from Los Angeles, the Four Seasons Aviara is a short cruise down the 405/5 freeways (don’t do it Friday night, however, or “short” will not be your reality) to Carlsbad. Read More »
Spa: Solange Calistoga
On any trip to the Napa Valley, even we have to take time out now and then from all the wine tasting and fine dining to do a little something for our bodies. At Solage Calistoga they make that easy. Read More »
