Travel & Leisure

Exploring the Charm of The Pali Wine Co. Outpost in Anaheim

Nestled amidst Anaheim’s bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere lies a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts. The Pali Wine Co. Outpost’s warm and inviting ambiance sets the tone for an memorable wine-tasting journey for date night, evening out with friends or celebrations of all sorts. The rustic yet elegant décor, coupled

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Travel & Leisure

Bahia Resort Hotel. A Quintessential Coastal Retreat

This year marks a pair of milestones in our family. Our son turned 17 and our daughter celebrated her Sweet 16 last month. In addition to arranging teen parties with their friends, I planned a family weekend at what has become one of our favorite staycation destinations over the years:

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Destination Dining

PuestoLos Olivos Irvine

Award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen + Bar My husband and I live for a good party. We love hubbub. Give us a guest list and free reign to plan a night out, and we’ll strive to toss together the exact mix of elements to create a memorable experience for all. Like

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Destination Dining

Puesto Anaheim

Award-winning cuisine defined by a creative fusion of flavors Local cuisine reflects the people, art and culture of a city. Seeking to create truly memorable dining experiences, chefs around the world cull inspiration for everything from innovative flavors and the freshest of locally sourced ingredients to treasured family traditions handed

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Destination Dining

Sushi Roku

It’s estimated that the average person makes roughly 35,000 decisions per day, only about 120 of which are informed – which assumes a higher level of thinking went into them, perhaps assuming that executive functions are put aside. Unsurprising that some of those decisions are about food: what am I

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Travel & Leisure

Sun Soaked Santa Barbara Staycation

If you have an idea in your mind’s eye that bubbles up to the surface when I mention the town of Santa Barbara, I’m not going to try and convince you that it isn’t accurate. It likely is. Sun-soaked sandy shore, beautiful mountains to the northeast, and in between, all

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Feature

Grand Velas. The Crown Jewel of Los Cabos, Mexico

Los Cabos is a singular vacation destination where the desert literally meets the sea. In my humble opinion, the crown jewel of the region is the Grand Velas Los Cabos, an opulent all-inclusive resort strategically situated between La Baja’s iconic towns of San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

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Destination Dining

Sessions West Coast Deli

Modern, authentic house-made sandwiches, salads, soups and breakfast fare My son and his friends recently decided they’d like to try surfing. There happened to be a decent wave at Doheny, so I dropped them for a half day. Afterwards, several starving teenagers climbed back into the minivan and rather than

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Health & Wellness

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

An Unforgettably Luxurious Escape La Jolla has long been one of our family’s favorite stay-cation destinations. We’ve trekked south to this chic coastal enclave with the kids to kayak the famous seven sea caves, got up close and personal with scores of sea lions in La Jolla Cove, indulged in

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Community

Making Home Health Personal with Home Instead South OC

One of my favorite movies is Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail. Not only because Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks might be the most lovable duo to ever grace a movie screen, but because it was a script and a story that made heart sense. The characters cared. One of the

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