From the outside, Hotel Figueroa has kept its historic charm, but once inside you will be transported to a world of luxury art deco design which has brought this Downtown L.A. landmark to life. I've...
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All The New Food at Halloween Horror Nights 2023
Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood has introduced a huge lineup of new spooky treats. This year's food and cocktail offerings will be themed after Stranger Things, Chucky's...
From the Cuban Black Market to The American Dream, the Inspiring Success of Porto’s Bakery
If you live in Southern California there is not a chance you haven't heard of Porto's Bakery. Maybe you've seen the lines wrapped around the building all hours of the day or you've been one of those...
Veranda Restaurant at Hotel Figueroa Offers a Beautiful Hidden Mediterranean Oasis in Downtown L.A.
Situated inside the historic Hotel Figueroa, Veranda Restaurant encaptures the classic elegance of the hotel while adding a Spanish twist. The chic restaurant offers a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is a Magical Experience Unlike Any Other!
We finally had a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined. If you love the popular J.K....
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane Brings His Amazing Dishes to Breva in Downtown LA
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane of the famed restaurant Tasting Kitchen is bringing his stellar dishes to Breva in Downtown LA. Located at the historic Hotel Figueroa, Breva is the perfect dining...
The Commissary in Downtown LA
How would you like to eat dinner in a transformed greenhouse a top a trendy Hotel in Downtown L.A.? Then look no further than The Commissary at The Line Hotel in Korea Town. I had tickets to see...
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The 30 Best Taco Tuesdays in Orange County for 2024
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The Best Dominican Republic Shore Excursions in 2024
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Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival 2024 Delicious Guide
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Tamarind Holland America Review with Delicious Photos & Menu (2024)
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75+ Ultimate First-Time Cruise Tips for Holland America (You Wish You Knew Sooner)
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Grand Turk Cruise Port: Best Way to Spend the Day on the Island
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35 Insider Tips for Half Moon Cay Bahamas: The Perfect Day at Holland America’s Private Island (2024)
Visiting the Half Moon Cay Bahamas Private Island? If you're on a Holland America or Carnival Caribbean cruise, it's very likely that Half Moon Cay is one of your ports in the Bahamas. Here are 35 insider tips to help you plan...
BEST Way to Go Swimming With Pigs in Nassau Bahamas
If it's on your bucket list to go swimming with pigs in Nassau, Bahamas here is the best way to have an unforgettable adventure with these adorable animals. Long gone are the days when you used to have to take a 4-hour boat ride...