Solstice Restaurant, Tenaya Stone Spa, Sanrio Boutique, Zankou Chicken, and The Sweet Hand
(Photo Courtesy of Solstice) Solstice The Boardwalk in Irvine is home to a new restaurant that is always in season, Solstice. This new restaurant concept...
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The Hula Children
Competition is fierce but the aloha spirit presides over this event on Maui for young dancers, the Hula O Na Keiki. According to our annual...
The “Big Island” of Hawaii
Touching down in Kona, you might be confused as you exit the plane. But yes, that is the whole airport and yes, you would be...
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Solstice Restaurant, Tenaya Stone Spa, Sanrio Boutique, Zankou Chicken, and The Sweet Hand
(Photo Courtesy of Solstice) Solstice The Boardwalk in Irvine is home to a new restaurant that is always in season, Solstice. This new restaurant concept curates its menu in harmony with the season's harvest. “Chopped” winner, Chef Demetrio Zavala sources ingredients from all around the world to develop the seasonal menu. Solstice offers a variety of food and beverages with larger options for groups to share. This fall, the menu features dishes like Mason Jar Deviled Eggs, Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib, and Celery Root Mignon. Drinks are also based on seasonal ingredients and offer elevated twists to classic cocktails. Each...
One Medical, Hotel Lulu, DIVERTsessions, Reimagine’s Center, and Veganic Nail Spa
(Courtesy of One Medical) What's new in OC this month? One Medical in Irvine Spectrum Center Irvine Spectrum’s newest addition, One Medical, focuses on fusing human-centered care with a technology-powered system. One Medical is a membership-based primary care provider with many services such as chronic illness management, annual wellness check ins and pediatrics. In addition to a new office in Orange County, the center also supplies members with 24/7 virtual care via the One Medical app. Located near the Nordstrom parking structure, the office is meant to mirror its surroundings with its light and airy design to tie back to...
The Hula Children
Competition is fierce but the aloha spirit presides over this event on Maui for young dancers, the Hula O Na Keiki. According to our annual Parenting OC Reader’s Choice survey, Maui was the top choice for the family vacation. One reader explained its popularity by saying it’s a place that feels “comfortably exotic.” All islands in the Hawaiian chain are simultaneously far-flung and filled with friendly folks who spread the aloha spirit, but Maui, with the most activities available of all the Hawaiian Islands, is uniquely qualified to fulfill any type of goal for summer travel. There’s downtime goals to...
Mental Vacations
Break away to a world of peace and tranquility – and still be back on time to pick the kiddies up from school. These day spas throughout OC offer everything from skin care to deep tissue massages, for the stress relief and relaxation every parent deserves. MassageLuXe Escape from carpool schedules, kids’ extracurricular activities, picking up the dry-cleaning, etc. etc. etc. that clouds your daily routine, and take two hours for yourself for a deep tissue or Swedish massage. Feel the ease from stress and tension, and improve your overall health, without having to book a getaway vacation. Expectant mothers...
The “Big Island” of Hawaii
Touching down in Kona, you might be confused as you exit the plane. But yes, that is the whole airport and yes, you would be correct in observing that most of it is outdoors. This is just the start of the charming quirks of the largest of the Hawaiian islands, the “Big Island” of Hawaii. Fortunately for families visiting the Hilton Waikoloa Village (www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage), the fun in store is equally abundant. An Ohana Aloha From the purple orchid lei greeting as you step off a shuttle (don’t bother with a car, you’ll want to scoot right to the waterfalls at...
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
This postcard perfect beachfront resort lies where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. With cliffside tiers down to the water, these luxury digs have panoramic views over tranquil infinity pools to the crashing waves below. Sophisticated décor worthy of the JW brand adorns public areas and the well appointed suites, while the property offers a wide range of exceptional dining, an impressive signature spa, multiple sparkling pools and fitness center that make leaving the oasis simply unnecessary. www.marriott.com | San Jose del Cabo Jasha Spa and Salon Elements of the local culture are celebrated in the treatments at...