The Sought After

Looking for a boutique hotel in South West London? The Artist Residence is everything you want in a home away from home. Here I take you inside what makes this a great option for a hip hotel in London.

7 Hip Hotels in London I’ve Tried and Loved

7 Hip Hotels in London to Bookmark for Your Next Trip

I’ve written endless posts about my favorite city, London, but I felt it was high time I round up all the hip hotels I’ve tried and love so you can find them easily in one place. I’ve stayed in many different parts of the city from Trafalgar Square to Notting Hill, but South Kensington will always have my heart. I love staying in South Kensington for many reasons—the gorgeous walkability and familiarity, ...

A Guide to Larchmont Village (Updated September 2019)

Local Guides•Los Angeles•Travel Guides

The Best of Larchmont Village, A Neighborhood Gem in LA

Whenever anyone asks me what neighborhood I love the most in LA, it is without question the neighborhood where I live and work—Hancock Park / Larchmont Village. As long as I call myself an Angeleno, I hope I never have to leave this side of town. Bordering Hollywood, Hancock Park, and Korea Town, historic Larchmont Village is within walking distance of my house and my office, ...

The Best Breakfast in La Jolla: La Valencia Hotel (Updated August 2019)

Eat + Drink•Hotels•Weekending

The Best Breakfast in La Jolla: La Valencia Hotel

If you’ve ever been to La Jolla, you know that this artsy little village is chockablock full of galleries, boutiques and an eclectic mix of cuisine from around the world. But, it’s the historic La Valencia Hotel that will turn a weekend getaway into something truly special. With sweeping views of the Pacific, it is definitely the best breakfast in La Jolla. ***UPDATE (August 2019): The lavish buffet is no longer offered, ...

Where to Stay in the Douro Valley Portugal, Six Senses

Where to Stay in the Douro Valley: Six Senses

Hotels•Jet Set•Spas

Six Senses Douro Valley, a Luxury Getaway in Portugal

Earlier this spring, we took a trip to Portugal . We spent three nights in Lisbon, and then rented a car and drove the five hours to the Douro Valley for two of the most magical days we’ve had anywhere. My husband both agreed that we cannot imagine having better service, better accommodations, or an overall better location to vacate your life. Birds chirp outside your private patio, ...

Best Affordable Restaurants in Los Angeles

10 Affordable Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles – UPDATED August 2019

Eat + Drink•Los Angeles

“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.”

No doubt the L.A. restaurant scene now rivals every major city in the world. We are in no shortage of fancy dining experiences begging you to drop $300 for two on any given night. Don’t get me wrong, I love a tasting menu, an impossible-to-get reservation, a celebrity chef, an $18 craft cocktail. Who doesn’t? But I also like a date night spot that doesn’t make me break out into a sweat when the bill arrives. ...

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