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Step Into Holiday Magic as Universal Studios Hollywood

Expands Its Festivities to Include SUPER NINTENDO WORLD along with Fan Favorites “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Running Daily Through Monday, January 6 Universal Studios Hollywood unwraps holiday magic with exciting themed festivities taking place throughout the theme park, including a colorful holiday overlay at

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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

San Diego’s Premier Fall Stay-Cation Destination School seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Perhaps it’s just that when I was a kid, it felt like summer went on for an eternity. Long days riding bikes and crafting friendship bracelets, going to the beach and roasting marshmallows in

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Alisal Ranch. The Jewel of Santa Ynez Valley

I heard someone say recently that a tried and true method to find happiness is watching someone else’s face light up with excitement. After spending a few days last month at the bucolic Alisal Ranch in Solvang, I think there’s certainly some truth to the adage. My husband, Tim, was

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Hyatt Regency Irvine Modern Luxury Reimagined

A friend who lives out of state recently asked for a hotel recommendation for a multi-generational family reunion. In researching destinations online, she loved everything our area has to offer, but admitted to being “more than a little overwhelmed by just how sprawling Southern California really is” in determining the

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Renowned TV Host and Best-Selling Cookbook Author Steven Raichlen Brings his Celebrated “Barbecue University®” to Alisal Ranch on September 3-6, 2024

Based on Raichlen’s best-selling cookbooks and new show “Planet Barbecue®,” the intensive three-day course at the Santa Ynez luxury guest ranch consists of grilling demonstrations, hands-on cooking, essential techniques, and authentic barbecue on an impressive collection of grills Beloved for its traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue cuisine and biannual BBQ Boot

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Sanctuary by the Sea in La Jolla. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Ever since my now teenage kids were littles, I have relished the opportunity to create “Mom & Me” time with each individually – small outings to spend one-on-one. Local library events, stops for frozen yogurt, a movie matinee (anything Marvel with my son and every Disney princess with my daughter).

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All-New Summertime Adventures Await at Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is home to world-class rides, thrilling roller coasters, action-packed shows and attractions and just in time for summer … an all-new, reimagined experience of a longtime family favorite – Camp Snoopy. An off-road adventure, a new family roller coaster, a giant swing, and the carefree fun of

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Universal Studios Hollywood

World-Famous Behind-the-Scenes Studio Tour Attraction Celebrates In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood, originally referred to as Universal City Studios, rolled out its fleet of Glamor Trams, inviting tourists to “see film rushes of current productions, both feature and television, being made at Universal City.” While much has transpired in six decades

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