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Hanging out at the saltwater jacuzzi at Miramonte Resort & Spa

8 Hotel Spas Worth the Splurge

Whether you need to de-stress from the pressures of everyday life or just want to treat yourself to a little pampering, there’s nothing like checking into a fab hotel spa for some rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. From an urban oasis in Downtown LA to a soothing oceanside retreat, these SoCal hotel spas are worth a trip.
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The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

LA Guide to Downton Abbey

It is a happy new year indeed now that the fourth season of Downton Abbey is here. But did you know you can have your own Downton experience right here in LA? Yes, darling. You can take a stroll through English rose gardens finished with a spot of tea or go for a wee bit of shopping at one of the best British clothiers right here in the City of Angels, for starters. Read on for a quick guide on how you can live it up Crawley-style around Los Angeles. Pinkies up!
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Freddy-Smalls bruschetta - Photo by Mar Yvette

10 New Restaurants in LA

The great thing about LA and its mythical allure is that even when the world seems to be falling apart there is never any shortage of dreams. Case in point: The fact that new restaurants just keep showing up every day like so many would-be stars. And being that we are in the what’s-hot-now capital of the world, here are 10 new restaurants in Los Angeles that are making a buzz.
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