Carole Dixon

1 week ago | wallpaper.com | Carole Dixon

A stylish Afro-Caribbean dining destination has landed in Los Angeles's Fairfax District. The eatery, called Lucia, is the project of hospitality entrepreneur Sam Jordan, who previously worked on LA's Issima restaurant and Oakland's Kissel Uptown hotel. With Lucia, a labour of love that took three years to develop, Jordan is shining a glamorous spotlight on an under-represented cuisine.

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Carole Dixon

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa BarbaraThe resort is perched on a bluff, providing easy access to the beach below, unobstructed ocean views, and trails for scenic walks along the shore. The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, where guests enjoy all-day access to breakfast, a light lunch, high tea, snacks, desserts, and drinks, is worth the upgrade. The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.

1 week ago | wallpaper.com | Carole Dixon

Michelin-recognised Cento Pasta Bar has been one of the hardest tables to book in LA's West Adams neighbourhood for several years. Fortunately for Angelenos looking for more, Cento Raw Bar has opened right next door, making it possible to enjoy two completely different dining experiences in one night, both crafted by chef and co-owner Avner Levi.

2 weeks ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Carole Dixon

With more travelers sticking closer to home this summer, it’s a great time to visit some of the West Coast treasures from Baja up the California coast to Mendocino, with key stops along the way to explore new finds and old favorites with an ocean breeze not far away. While Todos Santos and La Paz have gained popularity in recent years, Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos are still perennial favorites and the development boom with top brand hotels continues.

3 weeks ago | wallpaper.com | Carole Dixon

On several long and winding roads off Mulholland Drive, you will find clusters of residential neighbourhoods tucked away between Coldwater and Laurel Canyon, where architectural marvels can be discovered and design creativity flows as seamlessly as the hillside views.