The Balboa Bay Resort is the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach and features a restaurant that is perched right along the Newport Harbor. With captivating views of the Bay, boats and…

Tastes & Travel by Deirdre Michalski
I want to whisk you away with me
Tastes & Travel by Deirdre Michalski
I want to whisk you away with me
The Balboa Bay Resort is the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach and features a restaurant that is perched right along the Newport Harbor. With captivating views of the Bay, boats and…
The “Tourism Ireland” team has creatively brought their very special European island right here to us in Southern California. What an incredible experience for all of us travel agents and travel writers…
Celebrating 15 years, this year’s Orange County Restaurant Week will be the best ever! Mark your calendar as it begins Sunday, March 5th and runs through Saturday March 11th , 2023. So…
Here are some ideas that just might help you to be a HERO for Valentine’s. First things, first. It does not all have to happen on February 14th. Broaden your horizons and…
On the lovely patio at Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona del Mar, guests enjoyed a wonderful Wine Dinner featuring Levendi Winery. Executive Chef Matthew Luna paired each of the five wines with…
I recently attended an invite to experience the new Tequila Bar at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. This swanky custom bar is set up for real weekend fun. It is…
Chocolatier Roya Javaherchi has perfected an ideal sweet treat that is not only delicious, but it is also very healthy! It is called Dateolate. She creatively uses fresh dates to make a…
A Foodie Tour - Exploring San Marcos What fun to enjoy a “foodie tour” in a college town right here in SoCal! I was joined by the gal pals in my writing…
Now thru Saturday, April 30th and presented by Tequila Herradura is the spring Margarita Crawl. There are 59 restaurants ALL OVER Orange County that are participating and have created specialty Margaritas. From…
Who doesn’t enjoy having lunch “in a real garden”---right? Sherman Library and Gardens is a 2.2 acre gem located right in the heart of Corona Del Mar/Newport Beach. The plantings and flowers…