If you love a good cruise on a large ship, check out Celebrity Reflection for sailing the Caribbean or Europe. Reflection is the newest of the Solstice Class Cruise ships from Celebrity Cruises. Until the recent addition of Celebrity’s Edge Class ships, Reflection has served as the line’s flagship with accolades coming in year after year from both guests and travel industry insiders.

Feeling a need to slow things down? Then head to Key West, Florida! Time passes leisurely and summer seems to be the only season! Located at the southernmost point in the United States, Key West is known for its easy pace,  relaxed beaches and pastel architecture. But don’t fret, there is great nightlife and a ton of water sports to choose from to keep even the most energized very happily occupied.

The America’s Cup, affectionately known as the Auld Mug, is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America’s Cup match races between two sailing yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America’s Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging for the cup.

Skip the Caribbean this year and head to the center of the North Atlantic for ultra clean and sophisticated island life. Expect ultimate 5 Star beaches in Bermuda with perfect days in store at iconic Horseshoe Bay. This bay has lovely beaches and Horseshoe Bay Beach is the must-visit on many travelers’ lists and is in the top 5 of beautiful beaches we have ever seen. 

Maui Moments at the Grand Wailea…

The Moment when you exhale and let the world’s worries wash away. The Moment when you’re a kid again and take a plunge down the slide into the cascading waterfalls. The Moment when you then mosey over to the swim up bar for a nice cold adult beverage and engage in fun conversation with new friends. 

Spending an entire afternoon and evening with loved ones sipping a fine bottle of Jordan Winery Cabernet paired with delicious small plate dishes that are perfect to share. This while taking in a little slice of “heaven on earth” featuring breathtaking views of the south Laguna Beach coastline and Pacific Ocean at 180Blu The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.

Of all the many things to see and do in Los Angeles County, nothing speaks of class and sophistication like the City of Beverly Hills. Nestled between colorful West Hollywood and the beach cities, Beverly Hills is the place to be if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle into the glamour of high-end retail!

Yes, there are many musts when visiting the City of Angels but this is a quick checklist of our favorite picks. All these are “must dos” but note a personal favorite for all of you “actives” is taking a 5 Star Hike. I happen to be a local in LA, and it’s a regular daily activity for Angelenos to take to the trails.

A great escape when you come to visit Southern California, USA on vacation or for a day or weekend getaway for LA or San Diego locals like me, is to head to the beautiful island of Catalina just off our SoCal coastline.