Grace Park is an American-born Canadian actress. She was born Jee Un Park in Los Angeles, California to Korean-American parents. When she was 22 months old, Park and her family moved to Vancouver, Canada, where she was raised. Park holds a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia. Read more…
Down Under Endeavors is a luxury, boutique travel agency specializing in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Agency reps travels to these regions multiple times a year ensuring firsthand knowledge of all areas, resorts and tours they use. They are also a licensed IATA (International Association of Travel Agents) agency and are fully bonded and insured. Read more…
On a prime swath of Los Angeles real estate, this Spanish-style 201-room hotel mixes old-Hollywood touches with modern glam. Mediterranean elements skip from star lanterns and hand-painted tiles to lacy grillwork and brawny furniture with dark wood frames and nailhead trim. Terra-cotta roofs, fountains, and a surrounding garden complete the look. Read more…
Orion Expedition Cruises introduce travelers to new and unique experiences in amazing destinations. They offers a range of included and optional Shoreside Expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration for guests. From Camel Safaris in Broome to snorkeling over pristine coral formations, there are many unique opportunities available. Read more…
The Archerfish Solo is a home security system that is 100 percent Internet-based and can be programmed to send alerts directly to an email account and a mobile phone. The system provides both a live view and a DVR that records constantly. Cernium, the manufacturer, calls its unit a “thinking camera,” meaning that it can be customized to monitor detection zones for objects, individuals, or both. Read more…
Last year marked the 127th anniversary of Wente Vineyards. Founded in 1883 by German immigrant Carl Heinrich Wente, Wente Vineyards is still owned and operated by fourth- and fifth-generation descendants, making it the oldest continuously operated family-owned winery in California. Wente Vineyards has become a remarkable wine legacy, and currently exports to more than 50 countries. Its estate-grown wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Read more…
Southern California start-up Fisker Automotive’s first baby, the Karma, is a 4-door hybrid sports car that is as advanced as it is gorgeous. Its 20 kilowatt-hour lithium-nanophosphate battery has a range of 50 miles. When the battery winds down, a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine — sourced from General Motors — drives a 175 kilowatt generator that keeps the juice flowing to the wheels. Read more…
The World is a residential cruise ship where an exclusive seagoing community is constantly traveling the world and enjoying the beauty of the sea and each destination. Since its launch in 2002, The World has continuously circumnavigated the globe, spending extensive time in the most exotic and well-traveled ports. Read more…
An 11-month-old Red Tibetan Mastiff has become the priciest dog in the world after being sold for 10 million Chinese yuan, or $1.5 million. The dog, named Big Splash, or Hong Dong in Chinese, was bought by a coal baron from the north of China. Read more…
