With the pending launch of the Pacific Punch website, I’ve forced (ha ha) myself to travel to and fro L.A. As you may recall, I spent the entire month of August on the west coast and chronicled every day on the Punch because for the most part, every single moment I found significant. Yes, [...]
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A Sojourn in California’s Secret Desert
As much of the country is enduring the cold, snowy winter months, they’re looking for an escape to warmth and sunshine…here’s one to put on your list! When we hear the phrase, “Some Like it Hot,†99 percent of people probably think of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic film. The other one percent may consist of the [...]
W Hotels’ Flagship on Florida’s Most Fashionable Beach
The W has done it again! With its mid-2011 unveiling of the South Beach Hotel & Residences in Miami Beach, they have set a new standard for a contemporary lifestyle experience as the brand continues to expand globally. (Click here for a list of all the properties, including ones expected to open in 2012 — [...]
Punch Pick: Holiday Movie
It’s not often we feel compelled to write about movies we’ve seen just because. But — we know many of you will be heading to the movies this weekend with your families. If you’re looking for one that the whole family can enjoy, leaving you filled with the joy and delight the holidays are supposed [...]
The Orlando on Third Celebrates Renovation with “Shop & Save” Package
In the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant West Third Street neighborhood The Orlando on Third – a boutique, family-owned hotel that has been welcoming travelers to West L.A. for nearly three decades – is celebrating its multi-million dollar renovation with a special offer for guests. The Shop & Save package can be an urban escape, [...]
A Guatemala Retreat : An Inner and Outer Journey into Expansion
It cannot get much better than this and we are calling this a Punch Pick-Me-Up Pick: February 4 – 11, 2012 (limited spaces available) : Guatemala is the perfect place for this transformative and joyful experience. You can expect serene, warm waters; deep relaxation; profound personal transformation; delicious food; community meals; fun, diverse outdoor adventures; [...]
Pace in the Canyon: Peace, Indeed
When my friend texted me earlier this week with the name of her restaurant suggestion for Friday night – Pace – I mistakenly called it “payce.” When I went to the website and saw “peace in the canyon,” I realized Pace was in fact the Italian word for peace – “pah-chey.” Four years of studying [...]
Just a Few Reasons to Consider Visiting Japan in 2012
On Thursday November 10, The Asia Society of Southern California (in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan) presented “Japan Rising: The Future of the World’s Third Largest Economic Power” at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The full-day conference focused on how the country of Japan is recovering eight months after the devastating earthquake [...]
Pacific Punch Picks for Celebrating Halloween, Hollywood-Style
If there’s one thing L.A. and Southern California does right, it’s Halloween. From Disney’s G-rated Tim Burton-inspired Haunted Mansion to the Playboy Mansion’s R-rated Kandy Halloween Party, here are the top Pacific Punch picks for celebrating Halloween: Disneyland: If you’re looking for some wholesome Halloween fun, Disneyland will get you in the spirit with Space [...]
Days 25 – 31 in the Pacific Punch
I hate having unfinished projects staring me in the face (don’t judge this on my apartment, I like to think of that as a “work in progress with multiple simultaneous projects happening” aka a nightmare). Don’t get me wrong, there are more loose threads in my life than a sweater attacked by a kitten, but [...]
Big is Beautiful: Blue Whale-Watching off the Pacific Coast
By Pacific Punch Correspondent Amy Senger With an abundance of things to see and do on land in Southern California, it’s easy to forget that the warm waters off the coast flourish with a world of life all to its own. Whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and California sea lions all call the Pacific coast their [...]
Raisa Ruder Gives a Facial Good Enough to Eat
By Lindsay Taub of the Pacific Punch I’ve had plenty of facials in my day. In LA, it’s not uncommon to get referrals to estheticians who work out of their home or rent a room in a salon. In fact, those are the most coveted appointments, as these are the ones who don’t need a [...]
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