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Wellington Plates up for New Zealand’s Largest Culinary Festival

July 9, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

“Visa Wellington on a Plate”, set for August 9 – 25, becoming the largest culinary festival in New Zealand Santa Monica, CA – July 2, 2013– Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, has a boasting culinary scene led by stars such as Peter Gordon, a rapidly developing craft beer industry, and an edgy new world style that thrives on innovation. Thus, it is no wonder that it is about to host what is becoming the largest culinary festival in New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Chocolate, Drinking, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Markets, New York City, New Zealand, Nightlife, Pizza, Restaurants, Santa Monica, Visa, Wine Tasting

Spotlight on artwork worth pursuing from four selective artists

March 28, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

An extremely wealthy man from one of the nation's prominent family's once simply told me "collect good art". His reasoning was good art always goes up in value - often quite substantially especially after the artist dies. Find someone who creates such beautiful pieces that you are simply drawn to their artwork. Chances are, others already appreciate their works. If it is an investment, it might as well be an enjoyable one. One of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Flowers, Japan, Santa Monica

The Amazing Race Adventures through New Zealand

March 5, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

With Native Host Phil Keoghan; Aired March 3, 2013 Highlights Beauty of Region with Nine Teams Competing and Exploring Canterbury Santa Monica, CA (March 4, 2013) – The Emmy award-winning, CBS television show The Amazing Race took viewers through the picturesque and adventurous destination of New Zealand on March 3, 2013 during its 22nd season with host and native Phil Keoghan. The nine remaining teams of two competed for a US$1 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Garden, Golf, New Zealand, Resort, Santa Monica, Seafood, Village, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting

Paddle boarding in SoCal with Legends SUP

November 1, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Southern California, with its temperate climate is an "open" playground for outdoor water sports and stand up paddle boarding year round. There are a variety places to test your skills in the southland - whether its surfing the legendary waves off the coast in big name coastal waterfronts such as Newport, Huntington, or Laguna Beaches or trying your skills at paddle boarding in some of the inland lakes and rivers. Legends SUP™, based in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Beach, Big Bear, California, Paddle Boarding, River Rafting, San Diego, Santa Monica, Shopping Mall, Sports, Surfing

Viceroy Santa Monica Celebrates 10 Years as Iconic Beach Hotel

October 25, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Anniversary Celebration Includes $10,000 Travel Giveaway and Exclusive Programming October, 2012 (Santa Monica, CA) – Viceroy Santa Monica, the flagship property of Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, managed by Viceroy Hotel Group, celebrates 10 years as an iconic Southern California hotel. As a tribute, the property announces special offers and experiences that invite locals and visitors to enjoy the best of the hotel and Santa Monica … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Anguilla, Beach, California, Culinary travel, England, Food and Wine, History, Interview, Istanbul, Italy, Lifestyle, Maldives, New York City, Palm Springs, Restaurants, Riviera, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Thailand, Wedding

Port of Los Angeles – LA Waterfront Plans

July 28, 2012 by Dave1 Comment

30-Acre Frontage Location will be the Retail-Commercial Focal Point of the Port’s $1.2 Billion “LA Waterfront” Development Program in San Pedro Description: PortsO'Call_lowres (2)SAN PEDRO, Calif. — July 27, 2012 — The Port of Los Angeles has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified commercial real estate developers interested in redeveloping the 30-acre, fully entitled San Pedro waterfront property known as Ports O’ Call Village, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Cruising, Freeways, Iowa, Los Angeles, Museum, North America, Santa Monica, Village, Walking tour

Hanging out in Los Angeles

June 20, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

It is always a thrill to be able to see how fast one can get around town on the freeways in Los Angeles. I love freeway hopping especially when the traffic is light. The mission of this latest trip to town was to find my great great grandfather's grave in Forest Lawn. In that regard, I failed miserably. Ran out of time to search the hundreds of graves in the section that I had previously pinpointed. Will be back. For those who have never been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Freeways, Hollywood, LACOT, Los Angeles, Meetup, Museum, Santa Monica, Traffic

Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles

May 12, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles by Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer For someone who spends a lot of time in the Los Angeles area (as we do), or is planning a trip here and loves the outdoors, this book represents a must have. Not only does it cover wonderful hiking in Los Angeles County but it offers expanded horizons with information about hiking north of Santa Monica in the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Gabriel & Verdugo Mountains, and further … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Hiking, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Santa Monica

Maui’s Front Street Named one of “10 Great Streets” for 2011

October 7, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The American Planning Association recognizes authenticity and economic opportunity Lahaina, MAUI, Hawaii - The American Planning Association (APA) announced the country's 10 Great Neighborhoods, 10 Great Streets, and 10 Great Public Spaces for 2011 through the organization's national program, Great Places in America. Maui's Front Street was named one of the top ten "Great Streets" along with others including Santa Monica Boulevard, West … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Golf, Hawaii, Hollywood, North America, Paradise, Restaurants, Santa Monica, Seafood

Deadline and Last Call for 2011 Around the World Travel Adventure Competition

January 5, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

SANTA MONICA, CA (5 January 2011) - Outside magazine calls it, "One of the 50 Most Amazing Trips in the World," Peter Greenberg says that, "Unlike The Amazing Race, this challenge is more about your ability to connect with cultures," while NationalGeographic.com says the travel competition is, "like Survivor, The Amazing Race and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with much more cultural interaction." The 7th annual Global Scavenger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Brazil, Christmas, Culture, Ecuador, Indiana, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Peru, Romania, Santa Monica, Scavenger Hunt, Sri Lanka

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