Hotel Review: Staycation at Pendry San Diego

Hotel Review: Staycation at Pendry San Diego

Last weekend I had the opportunity to stay at the Pendry San Diego, an LVX Collection property by Preferred Hotels & Resorts. As downtown San Diego’s latest hotel, the space is brand new but still has an air of an inviting and luxurious establishment. I was planning to explore the Gaslamp neighborhood of downtown San Diego, but to be honest once I arrived to the Pendry I didn’t want to leave- and I didn’t have to. Among the many restaurants, bars, lounge areas, pool, fitness area, and spa, I couldn’t think of a place more inviting than the Pendry.

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30 Must-Have Mini Toiletries for Traveling

30 Must-Have Mini Toiletries for Traveling

Check out our list of 30 Travel Sized products and toiletries to bring on your next trip! Buying mini size products is a great way to bring your favorites with you on your travels, or to try out a certain product without splurging on the full size. Stock up and keep these in your travel toiletry bag and you will be set for your next trip.

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Spotlight: Meet Adriana Quiroz of Oaxaca, Mexico - Designer of MANO MADRE

Spotlight: Meet Adriana Quiroz of Oaxaca, Mexico - Designer of MANO MADRE

This week's blog feature is dedicated to Adriana Quiroz, my host on my recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. A talented artist and designer of the brand MANO MADRE, Adriana's pride in her Oaxacan culture is beautifully depicted in both her artwork and her hospitality. Read on to learn more about the designer, the brand, and the hotel where I stayed, which is also home to MANO MADRE's current pop-up shop.

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