Archive for August, 2009

Honoring the Hollywood Glamour of Palm Springs

August 31, 2009

About 130 miles from Lost Angeles, Palm Springs is the perfect weekend get-away! Miramonte Resort & Spa,  a AAA Four Diamond property, is currently running a great promotion – Read to learn more about the “Some Like It Hot” deal!

Chef’s Corner with Frank Stagnaro

August 28, 2009

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Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Tahoe is The Edgewood Restaurant. Executive Chef Frank Stagnaro regularly crafts new and exciting menus to keep both visitors and locals coming back for more. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Jesse Perez of Fuego

August 26, 2009

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Situated within the new Joie de Vivre property, Hotel Maya, Fuego has the perfect waterfront dining atmosphere and the most amazing foods, prepared by Award-winning Chef Jesse Perez.

Tybee Island – Georgia’s Luxury Beach Vacation

August 21, 2009

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Just 18 miles east of Savannah, Tybee Island is a resort town perfect for a family travel, romantic getaway, girlfriend getaway (or spotting Miley Cyrus!)  Whether you’re in the mood for sunbathing, people watching, frolicking in the waves or tasting fresh seafood at any of the local eateries – Tybee Island has something for every type of traveler! Read on…

Reese Witherspoon Celebrity Travel Tips & Secrets

August 19, 2009

When not lounging around the Malibu beach house with beau Jake Gyllenhaal and her kids Deacon & Ava, this actress-slash-producer likes to wine, dine & travel the world! journeyPod has scowered the streets of Santa Monica and tracked down the Legally Blonde star’s favorite cafes, restaurants and hangouts.

Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival 2009

August 17, 2009

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journeyPod recently attended the premier event of Atlantic City’s summer season – a four-day long assemblage filled with food events, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, seminars, book signings and celebrity appearances. Well-renowned chefs and culinary personalities like Ingrid Hoffman, Guy Fieri, Ted, Allen, Tom Colicchio, along with many well-recognized winemakers were on hand to mix n’ mingle, and demonstrate their culinary panache at as many as 20 different events! Check out the 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival!

Chef’s Corner with Daniel Roberts

August 12, 2009

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Chef Daniel, recently from the Mondrian in West Hollywood, brings his passion for food to Baleen, the restaurant at Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts Collection. Chef Daniel has cooked for celebrities like Chef Gordon Ramsey, Keanu Reeves, Jet Li, & Chef Bobby Flay Read on to learn more about this culinary ninja!

Celebrities Love Napa Valley: Best Wineries, Tours, Accommodations & Dining

August 7, 2009

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You say Napa, we say wine! Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world.  A favorite of Robert Redford, Jeff Gordon, Joe Montana, Carlos Santana, Mario Batali, Dan Akroyd, Sting, Sir Cliff Richard, Bob Dylan, Gerard Depardieu, Sting, Olivia Newton John and many other celebs – Napa Valley can easily be described as heaven on earth! Read on…