17 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs That Will Make Tails Wag—Especially the Dog Menu at #5

May 14, 2019

Where to Take Your Canine Epicurean in Greater Palm Springs Written By: Lynne Eodice and Nicole Fera Feature Photo By: Amanda Proudfit Dog Friendly Palm Springs Restaurants Our fur babies are a very impo...

7 San Diego Firework Displays That Won’t Let You Down

Nicole Fera

June 25, 2018

4th of July Celebrations for the Whole Family Written By: Nicole Fera and Francy Lopez fourth of july san diego San Diego is the best spot to visit for any holiday, vacation, weekend or any excuse that you ...

7 Late Night Downtown Vegas Eats To Keep the Party Goin’

Nicole Fera

May 9, 2018

Need a Midnight Snack? Written By: Gioia McGuire Late Night Eats Las Vegas The Restaurant That Never Sleeps Located in downtown Las Vegas, Freedom Beat is the perfect middle of the night pick-me-up. The ...

5 Las Vegas Hikes to Power Through Your Hangover

Nicole Fera

April 19, 2018

Written By: Nicole Fera Las Vegas hikes Let’s face it, not many people are heading to Las Vegas for the workout facilities and vegan fare. It’s a chance to let loose, hit the party scene and take a break fro...

40 Free Things to do in San Francisco

Nicole Fera

April 4, 2018

The City is Chock Full of Free Stuff Written By: Nicole Fera 40 Free Things to do in San Francisco Exploring a brand new city can be some of the best experiences you have in your life. Unfortunately, that c...

6 SD Events to Make Your Inner Leprechaun Do the Happy Dance

Nicole Fera

March 8, 2018

Where to Go to Bleed Green This Holiday Written By: Nicole Fera and Ryan Leuteritz San Diego St. Patrick's Day St Patrick’s Day has always been known for its lively parties and events. Now you could throw ...

7 Cool Places to Stay in Palm Springs

Nicole Fera

January 1, 2018

Pool Parties, Luxury Spas & Custom Suites : These Palm Springs Hotels Have Everything You're Looking For Next time you're looking for a vacation away from it all, look no further than Palm Springs. Over th...

12 OC Restaurants With Amazing Outdoor Dining

Nicole Fera

January 1, 2018

The Great Outdoors: Inside or Out? The Answer is Simple Written By: Kelly Shannon and Nicole Fera OC Restaurants With Amazing Outdoor Dining Some of the best things in life include sunshine, great food and ...

11 Breakfast Burritos in San Diego You Have to Eat Right Now

Nicole Fera and Marie Spada

January 1, 2018

Rolling Up the Perfect Breakfast in San Diego Photographed By: Rosario Heer We all have days that are jam packed with adventures at the beach, hours at the office, getting your sweat on and enjoying as much...

Our Top 7 Spots in San Diego to Go for a Run

Nicole Fera

January 1, 2018

Running in the Sun Our Top 7 Spots in San Diego to Go for a Run Written By: Nicole Fera Our Top 7 Spots in San Diego to Go for a Run Whether you’ve recently decided to step up your running game, or you’re a...

6 Highly Entertaining Must See Shows in Las Vegas

Nicole Fera

January 1, 2018

Dinner and a Show: Prepare to Say O M G Written By: Nicole Fera Although we love Vegas for all of the amazing clubs, over-flowing amounts of booze and nonstop parties throughout the day or night; there’s mo...

The Best Spas the Bay Area Has to Offer

Nicole Fera

June 17, 2017

Our Top Spa Picks To Unwind & Relax Written By: Nicole Fera The Best Spas the Bay Area Has to Offer With so much constantly going on in our on-the-go lives, it’s important to take time out of our busy ...

Spend This Father’s Day in San Diego

Nicole Fera

June 16, 2017

Things to Do, Places to Stay, Dads to Appreciate Father's Day in San Diego Written By: Nicole Fera and Elizabeth Morris With Father’s Day right around the corner (June 17) you’re going to want to come up wi...

Create a Cozy Home for the Holidays with Room & Board

Nicole Fera

November 17, 2016

Written By: Nicole Fera Every year, the holiday season seems to creep up faster and faster, which can cause those last few days leading up to feel chaotic and stressful. With all the ba...

iDesserts are Satisfying San Diego’s Sweet Tooth

Nicole Fera

September 11, 2016

The Sweet Creations at iDesserts Provide the Perfect Sugar Rush Written By: Nicole Fera iDessert Over the years we have seen and tasted a lot of tantalizing treats in the world of desserts, but nothing li...

7 SF Restaurants With Amazing Outdoor Dining

Nicole Fera

May 30, 2016

Great Food, Amazing Drinks & Fresh Air in the City Written By: Nicole Fera One of the best things about living in or visiting California is the beautiful weather that we all just love to soak up out h...

6 Piping Hot Pizza Spots in Palm Springs

Nicole Fera

May 17, 2016

Everything but the Kitchen Sink on these Gourmet Pizzas! Written By: Nicole Fera 6 Piping Hot Pizza Spots in Palm Springs If you were stranded on a desert island and you could only eat one thing for the res...

Sweet Sounding Tunes in the Bay Area

Nicole Fera

May 14, 2016

The Outdoor Summer Concert Lineup Written By: Nicole Fera outdoor summer concerts There is always something going on up in the Bay Area that you wouldn’t want to miss out on, and summer is prime time for ...

Fresh Farmers Markets in San Francisco

Nicole Fera

May 6, 2016

Find Local Produce at the Best of Bay Area Markets Written By: Nicole Fera Fresh Farmers Markets in San Francisco Whether you are a Farmers market junkie or just getting into the idea of visiting one, the...

Plunge Into South OC’s Dive Bar Scene

Nicole Fera

April 30, 2016

Take a Dive Written By: Nicole Fera Don't get me wrong, it's nice to get dressed up in those fancy heels that you can barely walk in or the expensive jumpsuit that will take you a week to pay off. However, ...

6 Must Try Places in LA for Eggs Benedict

Nicole Fera

April 26, 2016

Enjoy Some Twists on This Classic Dish at These LA Restaurants Written By: Nicole Fera There are fewer things in this world that scream breakfast like a delicious Eggs Benedict, but did you know that it o...

How To Spend a Day at The Headquarters

Nicole Fera

April 25, 2016

Eat & Shop in Style at the SD Spot That Has it All Written By: Nicole Fera How To Spend a Day at The Headquarters Down by Seaport Village, along the beautiful San Diego Harbor, is the iconic Headqua...

Balmy Alley: Explore the Largest Collection of Murals in the City

Nicole Fera

April 17, 2016

Balmy Alley, San Francisco’s Walk of Art Stroll Down A Piece Of History Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Norman Tate It is often said that life reflects art and art is reminiscent of our lives...

7 of the Bay’s Trendiest Bars

Nicole Fera

April 10, 2016

From Small Plates to Micro Brews, These Bars are as Hip as They Come Written By: Nicole Fera 7 of the Bay’s Trendiest Bars San Francisco is a gourmet’s paradise, especially when it comes to alcohol. Whe...

This Stunning Mission Beach Home is Perfect for Your Next Staycation

Nicole Fera

March 31, 2016

A Look Inside a Gorgeous Mission Beach Home Courtesy of Luv Surf Written By: Nicole Fera This Stunning Mission Beach Home is Perfect for Your Next Staycation It’s no secret that San Diego hosts thousands of...

Meet the Ultra Fierce Winners of FWSD 2015

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

March 1, 2016

The Native American-Inspired Designs of B.JASH.I by Marcie Bain Combine with Victoria De La Cruz’s Model Expertise Written By: Nicole Fera Meet the Ultra Fierce Winners of FWSD 2015 Photographed By: Michael ...

Inside Bayside Landing

Nicole Fera and Nick Cimarusti

January 9, 2016

Pacific Beach has a Perfect Destination for Hanging with Friends and Enjoying Tasty Food Written By: Nicole Fera & Nick Cimarusti Inside Bayside Landing Photographed By: Arielle Levy Bayside Landing is...

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Nicole Fera

January 2, 2016

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Where to Hit the Trails in San Diego

Nicole Fera

November 17, 2015

Top 5 SD Hikes to Check Out These Hiking Trails in San Diego are Perfect for This Weekend! Written By: Danielle Gumina & Nicole Fera Southern California offers endless adventure for the outdoor enthusi...

3 of the Most Unique Venues to Celebrate “I Do”

Nicole Fera

November 15, 2015

Step Outside the Box and Celebrate Your Wedding Day at One of These Three Unique Venues. Written By: Nicole Fera 3 of the Most Unique Venues to Celebrate “I Do” Photographed By: Josie Gonzales MOPA 16...

Catching Up With The Cupcake Queen Casey Reinhardt

Nicole Fera and Nancy Villere

November 10, 2015

Casey Reinhardt Shares Her New Successes Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Nancy Villere In 2012, Locale Magazine featured an amazing, young entrepreneur by the name of Casey Reinhardt. Reinha...

Your Vacation is Waiting for You at Rancho Bernardo Inn

Nicole Fera

October 14, 2015

Check Out All There is to Do at One of Our Favorite SD Resorts Written By: Nicole Fera With more then a few places to stay in San Diego, it can be hard to decide where to spend your time and lay your head...

Alaska is Now Officially on Your Bucket List

Nicole Fera

July 30, 2015

Ice, Ice Baby Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Robert Zaleski Robert Zaleski is a photographer, creative director, photo editor and videographer that has traveled the world. Zaleski has wor...

Seas the Day Aboard the Zen Yatta

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

July 10, 2015

Vitamin Sea Learning the Ropes of Sailing the Big Blue Aboard the Zen Yatta Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Michael Wesley Captain Ogden let me trim my first sail, a personal victory in m...

Erica Hosseini Tells Us About Life as a Professional Surfer

Nicole Fera

July 9, 2015

Catching Up With Beach Babe Erica Hosseini Written By: Nicole Fera Photography By: Nancy Villere of Crush Photo Studios Erica Hosseini has plenty of credentials that she could compile on her resume, in...

Life After the Cover With Selma Alameri

Nicole Fera

June 18, 2015

Selma Alameri’s Success Story Continues Written By: Nicole Fera Photography By: Nancy Villere of Crush Photo Studios Hair & Make up By: Salina Santoya Model: Selma Alameri Styled By: Brittany ...

Spice Up Your Life With Chris Gentile in San Diego

Nicole Fera

June 12, 2015

Raising the Standard Celebrity Chef Chris Gentile Cooks Up Italian Perfection Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Josie Gonzales The Expert: Chris Gentile Credentials: Head Chef and Partner...

Unlock Your New Home With Sand & Sea Investments

Nicole Fera

June 9, 2015

Sweet Suits and Smart Sales Meet the Men Who Hold the Keys to San Diego Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Josie Gonzales The Experts: Jeff Grant, Principal & Broker of Record and Abe Wo...

Experience Your Next Detox at Perspire Sauna

Nicole Fera

May 12, 2015

Sweat Your Way Back to Health All the Benefits of a Trip to Perspire Sauna Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Dhrumil Desai Anyone who has ever worked out in their life can appreciate the feeling ...

An Urban Wine Down at Solterra Winery & Kitchen

Nicole Fera

April 9, 2015

Enjoy Your Next Fantasy Dining Experience at Solterra Winery & Kitchen Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Josie Gonzales Floral Display By: Petals and Bliss To me, nothing goes better with...

Do You Have the Guts to Try These Daring Dishes in San Diego?

Nicole Fera

March 31, 2015

Bon-Appe-Meat Decadent Dishes You Must Try in San Diego WRITTEN BY: NICOLE FERA PHOTOGRAPHED BY: JOSIE GONZALES Flower headbands, crop tops, fanny packs, and offal. All t...

Find Out How Brand One is Un-Standardizing the Market

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

February 5, 2015

Brand New Brand One Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Michael Wesley As I pull up to one of the beautiful villas at Pelican Hill, I am greeted by the enthusiastic, friendly and well-dressed Co...

Experience Stunning Sunset Dining At Pacifica Del Mar

Nicole Fera and Angel King

January 7, 2015

There’s a certain calmness that comes with a sunset. The day begins to fade in a spectacular way. The sky turns a vibrant array of colors as the sun sinks, putting on an evening show worthwhile. Liv...

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