Getaways

Travel in 2023 will be about saying “no” to normal, breaking routines and searching for experiences without compromises. Whether it’s flying to those once-in-a-lifetime events or hosting group celebrations at a vacation rental home, travelers are no longer adapting to the next new normal, but creating their own status quo altogether. “We see a detailed and robust picture of travel into 2023,” Expedia Brands President Jon Gieselman said. “We’re seeing a surge in trips to culture capitals, a new wave of interest in wellness retreats and a spike in demand for outdoor destinations beyond just beaches and mountains. It’s not a new normal so much as people branching out to unexpected trends in what we’re calling the ‘no normal.’” A...

Following the COVID-19 lockdown, outdoor and drivable destinations were in high demand for domestic travelers. As the country has reopened, Americans embraced the idea of getting back to normal and began traveling much as they did prior to the pandemic....

The Pasadena Ice Skating Center rink sessions and programs have been bustling this year, filled with skaters and activities – and even busier than before Covid, according to Randy Winship, general manager of the Center. Over 3,200 public session skaters...

[caption id="attachment_102727" align="aligncenter" width="828"] Best of Winter includes round-trip transportations for 2 on Catalina Express. Photo courtesy Catalina Express facebook page[/caption] Catalina Island, named as one of the country’s favorite islands by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, is famous for its Mediterranean vibe, outdoor activities and open spaces. This trend continues beyond summer with more room to roam, cooler weather to incredible savings. Now through March 17, 2023, Catalina Express and hotel partners offer combination boat and accommodations packages at more than 10 hotels in Avalon as part of its popular annual “Best of Winter” offering. With activities galore to experience from Eco tours into Catalina’s interior, undersea adventures in a semi-submersible submarine, to kayaking, parasailing, hiking and enjoying the...

Sometimes we are so close to something we miss it entirely. Close by with stunning vistas and gentle breezes, Marina del Rey could just be one of those places. I’ve lived in SoCal all my life and have been to Marina del Rey many times, but I’ve never stayed there for more than a few hours. So it was with great excitement that we began a two-night stay! Our adventure began on a harbor cruise. And not just any cruise but a Brunch Cruise aboard City Experiences’ Entertainer. Cruising the harbor is not the first thing that comes to mind when looking for something to do on a Saturday or Sunday, but it should be! The cruise leaves conveniently from...

After an eight-year hiatus, the Celebrity Solstice set sail from the Los Angeles port on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the milestone sailing also marked the ship’s debut in the market and the first-time Celebrity Cruises...