December 31st, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Imagery provided by Shutterstock.com/Darren Brode
What:
“Where the cars are the stars” is the motto of the San Diego International Auto show. Produced each year by the New Car Dealers Association® San Diego County, the three-day event was founded in 1940. The show features more than 400 new, 2015 model-year vehicles. Tickets can be purchased online or at the auto show box office.
Where:
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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December 31st, 2014 at 8:00 am

While technology has streamlined much of the way we work, some things are better left unchanged. Architect Richard Sammons preserves the art in architecture by continuing to draw by hand. For him, it’s a more simplistic approach. While his method may seem outdated to some, for Sammons it shows thought and consideration from the very beginning.
Learn why some designs and trends remain timeless and how Sammons got his nickname “Professor of Proportion” in the latest issue of Prestige.
December 26th, 2014 at 9:00 am

For many, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Although you may get a holiday break, sometimes you need a break from your break. What better way to relax and get some much needed “me” time than by heading to your favorite spa?
Visiting the spa for a day or weekend of R&R can provide a number of benefits. A trip to the spa can reduce hormone levels, boost your immunity, reduce stress, reduce pain and boost your mood. You work hard every day and you deserve a break. No matter what your favorite spa treatment is, you’re bound to find some peace and serenity; after all, spas are designed to help you relax. (more…)
December 26th, 2014 at 8:00 am

Few places on the planet are as exciting and glamorous as Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. From the glittering palaces of The Strip to the classic style of downtown, revelers flock to the Nevada desert to enjoy a high-class and luxurious Las Vegas New Year’s Eve experience they’ll never forget.
If you want to hobnob away from the teeming masses on The Strip, Las Vegas caters to just about every desire and taste. All the hotels and casinos put on extravagant and elaborate celebrations to ring in the New Year, and some of the most luxurious include:
Whatever your taste, whatever your desire, there’s a luxury New Year’s experience in Las Vegas waiting for you. Take these examples as a start to find your own way to make 2015 the most memorable year ever!
December 24th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Ayesha Khan
Photo: Courtesy of Raffles Istanbul
Information provided by: Angeleno
East meets west in design-rich Istanbul, where history mingles with modernism for the trendiest of Turkish delights.
Once a capital of the great Roman Empire and seat of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul—one of the world’s only cities set on two continents, Asia and Europe—has enchanted visitors for centuries. You can also count present-day intrigue among the ancient city’s many allures, as you explore winding streets snaking past iconic examples of Ottoman architecture mixed with hip neighborhoods like Nişantaşi and Karaköy. By seamlessly blending rich Oriental history with occidental modernity, Istanbul is quite unlike any city in the world—a luxurious sum of all its glorious parts.
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