RAYA, one of six eateries at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, offers a locally-sourced restaurant menu influenced by Pan-Latin cuisine. The ambiance makes it impossible to not fall in love with this AAA Five-Diamond Resort: the sound of the ocean’s waves, the salt-scented breeze and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the 150-foot seaside bluff.…
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The Phoenician Spa
Read moreSponsored: Thank you to The Phoenician: A Luxury Collection Resort for sponsoring my spa experience. When you overlook the view from The Phoenician: A Luxury Collection Resort, you’re granted a beautiful scene of greenery, pools, mountains and in the center– The Phoenician Spa. The Phoenician Spa is a rejuvenation sanctuary, where you rise magnificently and…
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Five Reasons Why I Love to #FlyTucson
Read moreIn case you missed the Five Reasons Why I Love to #FlyTucson on my stories, I wanted to take a moment to share those talking points on the blog. For the latest updates on Happily Pink, make sure you’re following me on Instagram! 1. No Hassle! It is a seamless experience to get to the…
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First Time on the Road to Hana
Read moreWhen you hear Maui, one of the first things that comes to mind is the picturesque Hana Highway featuring 620 turns and 59 bridges through the tropical rainforest. I can hardly believe Alex and I almost didn’t do the drive– the Road to Hana far exceeded our expectations! Alex and I both get car sick…
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The Ritz-Carlton Earns Forbes Five-Star Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year
Read moreThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain received recognition as a Five-Star luxury resort for the fifth consecutive year from Forbes Travel Guide. Under this recognition from Forbes Travel Guide, the property continues to be the only full-destination resort in the southwestern United States, and remains as one of the eight most luxurious hotel and spa properties in…
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Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain: A Culinary Experience
Read moreThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a desert luxury experience nestled into the historical foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, where the Hohokam tribe resided until 1450 AD. Alex and I thoroughly enjoyed our sponsored stay with the Ritz-Carlton. It was a weekend getaway filled with a divine culinary experience and plenty of relaxation. As someone who…
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Gingerbread House Dining Experience at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
Read moreTo get into the holiday spirit, Alex and I dined in the Ritz-Carlton’s adobe-styled gingerbread house! Having dinner inside the life-sized gingerbread house was a magical experience two days before Christmas. After driving through the cacti lit with twinkling lights, we arrived at the resort and were graciously welcomed by several congenial staff. We spotted…
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Fall in Central Park
Read moreThere’s nothing quite like Central Park, particularly in the fall. The air is crisp, the autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet and you can’t help but smile because you know Manhattan will soon be covered with Christmas lights from sidewalks to skyscrapers! In the meantime, Central Park provides beautiful fall scenery. I coordinated my ensemble…
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Top Matcha Desserts in New York
Read moreAnyone who truly knows me, will know of my utmost obsession with matcha. I can’t get enough of matcha, whether I’m ordering a latte (hold the sugar) or a decadent dessert. On my most recent trip to New York, my friend Heidi joined me to try out two more matcha places on my list. Heidi,…
