Celebrity Cruises Celebrates the Launch of “The Celebrity Revolution”.

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Celebrity Cruises Celebrates the Launch of “The Celebrity Revolution”.

By Monica

Last weekend I joined a group of travel agents and travel influencers at a very fun event held at the OUE Skyspace that was hosted by Celebrity Cruises and Los Angeles Travel Magazine! Located in the iconic US Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles. During the event we were able to enjoy 360-degree views from nearly 1,000 feet above the streets of Los Angeles and the thrill of gliding down a 45ft glass Skyslide that takes you down from the 70th floor to the 69th floor.

We were greeted with cocktails and small bites while enjoying the wonderful views of Los Angeles.

The event was hosted by Celebrity Cruises and Los Angeles Travel Magazine to celebrate the launch of “The Celebrity Revolution”. You might already know this, but just in case, let me remind you all about Celebrity Cruises.

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. They have been praised for providing spacious, stylish interiors; dining experiences elevated to an art form; personalized service, with a guest-to-staff ratio of nearly 2:1; and unexpected, trendsetting onboard activities, all designed to provide a unique experience for guests.   

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The Ultimate Guide to the Catalina Wine Mixer

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The Ultimate Guide to the Catalina Wine Mixer

By Monica

*We were invited as media to attend this amazing event. All thoughts and opinions remain our own!*

Of all the Southern California places I’ve visited, I have to say Catalina Island is one of the most relaxed and most welcoming. I love the serenity of the island. The island of Catalina is an hour-long ferry ride from Los Angeles. When you arrive to Avalon, which is a resort community on Catalina, you will find a very cute town surrounded by tourist shops and restaurants. The Island has an Italian Coast feel to it, which makes it a staycation dream destination.

Last weekend we took advantage of the insanely beautiful 90-degree weather and boarded the Catalina Express from Long Beach towards Catalina Island to enjoy the famous Catalina Wine Mixer.

Inspired by the hilarious “It’s the %$#&*@ Catalina Wine Mixer” scene from Will Ferrell’s comedy classic Step Brothers, the real-life Catalina Wine Mixer at Descanso Beach Club started back in 2015 and since then it has evolved into a 3 day event, featuring wine-tasting, live bands, DJs, fun cocktails, delicious food, crafts, and dancing.

Here’s a useful guide that will help you plan the perfect Catalina Wine Mixer experience:

1. Get there early: If you can go on Friday night for a viewing of Step Brothers and other fun activities, do it. If you are only going for Saturday, then make sure you board the first ferry towards the Island so you can enjoy a variety of land tours, boat tours, or even adventure tours such as zip lining.

2. Wear cute but comfortable clothes and shoes: The live entertainment takes place on a sunny beach and on soft grass. Casual is recommended. If you want to wear your Step Brothers inspired clothes that is fine as well. If you are planning to enjoy the water at Descanso Cove, you are going to need a swimsuit. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

3. Eat, Drink and be Merry:  The Catalina Wine Mixer is not a fancy wine-tasting event, it is more like a fun beach party, and however, I can assure you will find good wines! You can sample a variety of offerings from notable West Coast wineries.

4. Get the VIP pass: Besides entrance to the party area at Descanso Beach Club you get access to Saturday Wine Lunch at Descanso Beach Club and Saturday Evening Lounge (includes snacks, dinner, house wine and no host bar) at Descanso Beach Club plus 5 Wine/Micro Beer Tastings

5. Take advantage of the other activities available at Descanso Beach Club: For an additional fee you can enjoy some cool activities such as Paint & Sip workshop, Outrigger Canoe Races, Paint your own rock and even charms making.

6. Book a hotel and stay for the weekend: If you want to make the most of your trip to Catalina Island you can make it a weekend getaway with your friends. Book a hotel; you can normally find amazing specials at the Catalina Island Company website.

To see more highlights from the Catalina Wine Mixer Click Here!

This is an event you do not want to miss. If you want to find out about next year’s dates then visit: Catalina Wine Mixer! 

An Afternoon at The Del Amo Fashion Center

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An Afternoon at The Del Amo Fashion Center

By Kirsten

How do you end an awesome Summer and get your family ready for the start of a new year of crazy schedules?  The other week we said goodbye to Summer by heading over to the brand new Dave and Busters at the Del Amo Fashion Center for a little last minute fun before school started.

Fun isn’t limited to to the kids though!  While Dave and Busters sounds like a place for kids, it’s actually a great family fun area with great food and drinks, yes, I said drinks, as in alcohol!

My husband and I have made Dave and Busters a favorite date spot.  On this latest trip, we were invited to attend a family media event, a Scavenger Hunt at Dave and Busters!  As we were treated to cool refreshments and appetizers, we were given more information of what the Scavenger Hunt entailed.  We were given 15 minutes to locate about 30 items that are found on our persons, around Dave and Busters and the immediate area.  We were literally running through Dave and Busters from the restaurant, prize area and various games.  We received a lot of odd looks but made the best of memories as we split up to maximize the items.