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Escape to a Slice of Heaven in Catalina Island, California
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler (unless otherwise noted), I’ve officially dubbed Santa Catalina Island California’s mini Hawaii, minus the natives and hefty price tag. It has that same laid back, relaxing yet magical vibe. Situated 22 miles southwest from Los Angeles, CA, it feels like another world away as it is only accessible by boat. Our transportation choice was the Catalina Express, which offers three ports to choose from: San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. Long Beach was closest for me driving in the day before from Phoenix but others are just as well. With up to 30 departures a day, it’s a no brainer to take this vessel…
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Four Seasons Hosts Sneak Peak Party at BOK Building to Celebrate Comcast Plans in Philadelphia, PA
Greens and white candlelight … nature’s simple and perfect analogous match to bacon and eggs. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” –Dom Pérignon, monk and cellar master attributed to the discovery of champagne, upon first tasting it. As in Dom’s quote above, I found myself not only “tasting the stars” but doing so beneath them, when the Four Seasons Hotel celebrated its impending 2019 installation atop the Comcast Center by hosting a rooftop, invite-only Pop Down event at South Philly’s BOK building. According to Peter Nowlan, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the hotel, “Four Seasons Pop Down brings the Four Seasons experience…
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The Red Owl Tavern is Rocking Seriously Delicious Seafood like Lobster and Clam Bake
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Once upon a time there was a magical place where you could go and eat copious amounts of delicious, fresh seafood. Fortunately for Philadelphians, that restaurant still exists and has stellar outdoor patio seating and a new bubbly weekend brunch program to boot. Attached to the beloved (and progressive) Kimpton hotel, Hotel Monaco, you can also pop next door for some yoga and score a free drink ticket to the Red Owl Tavern bar to quench and accentuate that post yoga glow. According to Manager Jay Meley, he is so devoted to his work that he rarely takes a vacation. We’re totally calling you out on…