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Along with THE QUEEN MARY, The AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC is one of the gems to visit in Long Beach, California.

The Aquarium has a collection of over 11,000 animals representing over 500 different species in exhibits ranging in size and capacity…

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The Wineries here in California (particularly in Northern California- Napa Valley)are highly revered and just apart of the many pieces of all the awesome things to experience here in California. If you can't make it up North, You might want to try a day in Temecula Valley. Driving in you'll be greeted by what seems like endless…

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LOS ANGELES CITY HALL Postcard



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One of the great new services modernizing the Hospitality Industry is Air BNB. Members can use the service to arrange or provide lodging.Members can also purchase Experiences such as Wine tasting Events, cooking Classes, hiking,or from several other types of activities. Once a location is chosen as your…

Sushi Restaurants have become quite popular here in the states over the last ten years. It's one of those cuisines where artist chefs really get to shine by preparing their ingredients for presentation in a very creative manner. We wanted to highlight some spots we've encountered where you can experience some beautifully prepared delicious…

What do you get when you put Art Lovers and Chocolate Lovers in the same event? Probably Bliss. This Annual Event in Los Angeles,CA draws a sellout crowd and puts some of the most hottest creative talents and artists and offers samples of some of the most delectible chocolates around. The next Event will be Fri, Jul 12 & Sat Jul 13. At THE VORTEX 2341 OLYMPIC BLVD…

Been a fan of Larry Poncho Brown for a long long time. Very few Artists Work's today are as recognizable(Particularly Black Contemporary Art) as Poncho Brown. His style perfectly meshes with his chosen media.I have visited family and friends where a number of his art pieces are either gracing the Walls, or its some other AMAZING creation with his signature style. His…

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If you were going to dress as your favorite fictional hero or antagonist who would you be? Halloween is no longer the only acceptable day to don your favorite hero or anti-hero garb. If you see yourself surrounded by heroes and villians alike....you just might be at one of the many Pop Culture Conventions that have evolved…

We wanted to shine the light on some really Fantastic Culinary geniuses cooking in the Dominican…

This outdoor festival showcases some pretty impressive artworks representing a multitude of different mediums. Its always cool to talk with artists to see what is the inspiration behind a particular work.

We recently referred some friends of ours to celebrate their 1 year Anniversary in Dominica Republic. They took our suggestion and headed to the Caribbean for lots of fun in the Sun! We helped plan their entire trip from their resort as well as their excursions that they wanted to enjoy. SCAPE PARK is a very unique experience that will yield you some great pictures and memories! A big THANK YOU to our friends Joaquin…

This is by far one of the best excursions to do in the DR. It gives you a great chance to see the local life up close and personal as you drive your very own Dune Buggy through the gritty environment which includes dirt, sand, mud, and pavement. If you're fortunate enough to do this on a rainy day get ready for pure muddy excitement. Many…

Palms Springs CA has always been known as the "Getaway City" for the elite of Hollywood. With its pleasant climate (minus the Summer months) it has lots to offer in the form of Rest and Relaxation. Here's some things you can check out if or should you visit Palm Springs or the surrounding Desert Cities.

1). THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM…

Steph Jordan is An Artist from Northern California who loves nature and paints and creates what she loves and feels the same for cooking. Steph and her colleague Amy put together some very healthy and tasty dishes and showcases them on her Facebook Platform- Be sure to

VISIT HER PAGE to see her creative talents in the form of some great dishes!…

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT SPOTS TO CATCH A GOOD MEAL- AND WE'LL ALWAYS SHARE WHAT WE FIND.RESTAURANTS WITH GREAT FOOD, AMBIANCE, AND SERVICE ARE OUR PICKS. ENJOY THIS SHORT LIST AND BE SURE TO SEE OUR CONTINUING BLOG ONGREAT SPOTS TO EAT.

LUNA- MODERN MEXICAN…

IF YOU'RE FAMILIAR WITH THE POPULAR "BODIES" EXHIBIT WHICH HAS BEEN SHOWN NATIONALLY, YOU'LL ENJOY THIS DISPLAY OF AMAZING SEA LIFE NEXT TO THE SHARK REEF AQUARIUM AT THE MANDALAY BAY IN LAS VEGAS.…

I LOVE LOS ANGELES! PROBABLY UNIQUELY THE MOST INTERESTING CITY IN THE WORLD- EVERYTHING'S HERE-YES INCLUDING OUR GREAT WEATHER. HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME STILL SHOTS FROM MY UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY: "EXPLORING DOWNTOWN L.A"…

One of the beautiful places in the world, Oahu, Hawaii is rich in both beauty and history. Of course I took many pictures while in Oahu and I managed to make some available as CANVAS PRINTS…

ZAZZLE is one of the leading online producers of blank products that you can upload your artistic creations and then sell them on the products. Ive used them for years and let me tell you....they do excellent work!! I have repeatedly ordered from them and the printing quality is about close to perfect as you can get! From business cards, canvas prints, mugs, apparel,all of their products are high quality which makes my clients very happy.…

I began experimenting with painting portraits on wood some years ago-and I must say....They take the most time and give me the least amount of room for error, but these are quite enjoyable to work on because I usually add accessories to them that really bring them out and practically to life. These seem to bring some serious "wows" and "OMG's" when viewed in…