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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December 18th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What:
Head to the Lobero Theatre to enjoy the seventh annual production of this holiday classic. Hear the story of the steamer Furnessia making her journey from Londonderry, Ireland, to Ellis Island. You’ll be captivated by the men, women and children striving to make a new life in a new land. The production features more than 60 actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalists.
Where:
Lobero Theatre
33 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When:
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December 17th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Carita Rizzo
Photo: John Russo
Information provided by: Angeleno
With high-profile parts in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken and next summer’s Terminator: Genisys, Jai Courtney locks in his role as Hollywood’s rising action star.
A custom Bratstyle 1976 Honda motorcycle pulls up outside of Foodlab, a gourmet deli in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, making heads turn as its engine loudly revs. Jai Courtney, looking every bit the action hero he portrays on screen, enters the cozy eatery wearing a black T-shirt that shows off ripped arms and a few tattoos. His scruffy beard gives off an air of nonchalance, as if he might be too busy maiming bad guys to shave, while his dark blond curly hair seems to have immunity from helmet head. “I’m Jai,” says the handsome 6-foot-1-inch Australian, extending said muscular arm and mentioning that he would love to grab a bite to eat while we talk. Will he order a slab of bear meat? A triple bacon cheeseburger? What exactly does post-apocalyptic soldier Kyle Reese, the starring role he plays in next year’s highly anticipated action blockbuster Terminator: Genisys, eat for lunch? “Can I have the arugula salad, please?” he politely asks the server once we are seated. Wait, what? Arugula? “I’m an eater. I know how to eat, but somewhat foolishly, I took a campaign back in Australia for a [clothing] company called Bonds,” he tells me with a chuckle. “It means that I’ve got to get photographed in my underpants.”
It turns out that the arugula speaks less to Courtney’s culinary preferences than it does to the discipline he applies to his career. But with notable turns as an American soldier in this month’s WWII drama Unbroken (directed by none other than Angelina Jolie); the Divergent franchise, in which he plays the brutal leader of Dauntless, who constantly challenges Shailene Woodley’s character (the second film in the series, Insurgent, debuts in March); and as the leading man in next summer’s Terminator reboot, it looks like Courtney will have to maintain this fierce commitment to his extreme physique for a while.
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