By Alison Bailin Batz Certainly, beachfront escapes in Mexico — Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Rocky Point and Cancun quickly come to mind — are nothing new to California travelers. Or are they? Heard of Loreto? Dubbed a Magic Town by Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism for its astonishing beauty, rich history and extraordinary adventures, Loreto […]
Extraordinary Rides: Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Sedan: V-8 makes it worthwhile
By C.A. Haire The Lexus model IS is a popular compact sedan. It is usually offered with an economical four-cylinder, 240 horsepower engine or an upgraded 311 hp V-6. But there are always customers who prefer more power, and that brings us to this IS 500 F-Sport. Under the hood, they have shoehorned a powerful […]
Bienvenue! Quebec City: North America with European flavors
Story by By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski and photos by Dave Karasinski Simply put: Quebec City is magical. Filled with charm, charisma and a happy spirit, the city is bustling at midnight, with revelers spilling out of bars and restaurants. They kiss each other on the cheeks, calling it a night. The morning light unveils a beauty […]
SPF Spotlight
Protect your skin from the strong summer rays with these sunscreen products By Kamala Kirk / (All photos courtesy) • cocokind silk SPF is a lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen fluid with SPF 30 that protects skin from UVA/UVB rays and environmental stressors. The hybrid SPF blends into skin easily, works well with blemish-prone skin,and improves hydration. […]
Fun in the Sun
From umbrellas to sunglasses, enjoy summer in style with these beach essentials By Kamala Kirk / (All photos courtesy) • For the ultimate stylish sunnies, Nina Chantele x Alexander Daas’ ‘Chi-to-LA’ Aviator Sunglasses are one-of-a-kind, unisex aviators with custom multicolor rainbow lenses. $150, alexanderdaas.com • Stash all of your belongings in Hammitt’s Large […]
On the Road
Travellers Autobarn camper van rentals offer budget-friendly getaways with unlimited mileage By Haley Beyer / Photos courtesy of Travellers Autobarn During his travels, Peter Burke saw plenty of backpackers who benefited from a camper van. Inspired, he founded Travellers Autobarn, which rents camper vans with unlimited mileage. The company launched two years ago in the United States, […]
5 Expert Tips for: Traveling with Kids
Your getaway doesn’t have to be a headache — just follow these easy tips By Jill Carter It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. The idea of going away with the family is always a good one; it’s the […]