Vacation Archives

07/28/2020

Hofsas House – Casual elegance, personal service and traditional family hospitality

Once upon a time, a young professional named Ariel needed to get away from the stresses of her hectic work life. In addition to her full time job, Ariel had dreams of being a writer but was experiencing severe writer’s block. Desperate to reignite her artistic side and finally finish her piece, she booked a trip to the quaint town of Carmel By-the-Sea. Tucked away on the California coast approximately 5 hours outside of Los Angeles, Carmel By-the-Sea is known...

06/26/2020

Weekend

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is showing their Pride. From June 27 – June 30, the world famous pizzeria is donating 5% if their total sales to the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center. In addition, 50% of the sales of cocktail Il Vanto will also be donated to the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center. Through Tuesday; 11:-00 am – 10:00 pm; $20+; 1534 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.366.2408 and 310.570.9008 Catalina Island reopens to leisure travelers just in time for summer....

12/03/2018

hoopLA Newsfeed

Monday: Catalina Express Package Offer Visiting Catalina Island during off season months has many perks, from more room to roam, cooler weather to incredible savings. Now through March 28th, 2019, Catalina Express and Boat & Hotel Package Partners offer combination boat and accommodations packages at 16 hotels in Avalon as part of its popular “Best of Winter” offering. From budget to luxury, there is a deal to fit every pocketbook and taste. Each package includes round-trip transportation on Catalina Express. Several Avalon hotels...

05/02/2018

What’s in My Travel Bag

In just a week, I head off for the ultimate Italian vacation! I am visiting Venice, Rome, Positano and Sorrento. All the sightseeing, walking, and, of course, eating tons of pasta, means having some of my beauty and health essentials on hand. Here is my list of products that will keep me on-the-go in Italy. Ciao! Sanitas Moisture Mist One refreshing spray of Sanitas Moisture Mist enhances the absorption and spreadability of serums and moisturizers. A collagen cofactor complex, combined...

11/14/2017

Holiday Gifts with a Story

Waremakers is a Spanish based online marketplace and magazine with a mission to promote a culture of buying fewer, but better lasting goods. I feel in my younger years, I was ok buying items that may have been less expensive, but didn’t last that long. Now, I want quality items that will last and Waremakers is doing just that. They seek out independent producers throughout Europe to offer one online platform for premium men’s, women’s and home goods with exceptional...