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Sunsets, Sandcastles & S’mores at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort
When my son Harry was just a baby we took a family vacation to Southern California and spent a long weekend at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort. I have been remembering it – and fantasizing – about...
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Laguna Beach Date Night with Luxury Babysitters, Sitters In A Second, Inc.
We fell in love with the luxury hotel babysitting service, Sitters In A Second, Inc. when we called on them for the first time in South Beach, Miami, Florida. I wrote then that I wouldn’t hesitate to...
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Inspiring Views at the Luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
I couldn’t wait to get to the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. It wasn’t just that we’d spent a few days at Disneyland, and I was ready for some down time away from all the crowds. I’ve always wanted to...
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Date Night Laguna Beach: RAYA
After a few days in Beverly Hills and Disneyland with our 4-year-old son Harry, my husband and I couldn’t wait for a calm, quiet evening together to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were staying...
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International Prestige at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Growing up, my family often vacationed in the Newport Beach, California coastal area. We even lived in Irvine when I was very little, and my parents still look back on it as their favorite place to...
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Prepping for a Visit to LEGOLAND, California
Growing up, I had two sisters. We were really into dolls. Of course, we had Legos, but they weren’t the big deal that they are now with so many amazing choices—at least not for us. Meanwhile, my...
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Top 5 Laguna Beach Spots for Dining with an Ocean View
Along California’s coast are oodles of awesome beach towns, but Laguna Beach is a special little piece of paradise. Some think that it is an isolated bubble of rich people and artists, but there is...
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12 of the Most Magical Resorts for Families Over the Holidays
Why stay home for the holidays when so many resorts go above and beyond to create an enchanted holiday celebration for their guests? I’ve researched the hotels with the most unique, lavish and fun...
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The Ultimate Luxury California Coast Road Trip with Kids
Disclosure: Many of the places recommended in this California itinerary offered me discounted and complimentary goods and services in return for review. Others are simply places I loved and want to...
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A Perfect Stay at Montage Laguna Beach
Disclosure: We were guests of Montage Laguna Beach for purposes of review. We loved every minute and can’t wait to return again soon! All opinions are my own. Laguna Beach with kids Southern California...
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Best Resorts for Fancy S’mores on National S’mores Day
I’m not sure who invented s’mores, but I think we can all agree that the first s’mores maker is a true hero to chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker lovers everywhere! S’mores are an American...
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