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Bay to Breakers | May 7, 2010

Ever since I ran a half marathon in Philly in 2008, I have been meaning to do it again. Well, I may have found the one that I want to do next year…the Bay to Breakers Marathon in SF!

The annual Bay to Breakers 12K marathon is a quintessential “only in San Francisco” experience.  It’s more of a party rather than a sporting event, but nevertheless…it’s AWESOME according to the locals!  The marathon draws more than 50,000 people (some runners, mostly walkers) who start at the Embarcadero and head through Golden Gate Park out to the beach. Costumes are a must and range … Read More »


 

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Tanqueria La Cumbre | May 3, 2010

“The BEST burritos come from La Cumbre!!!”

That’s a pretty bold statement! But since I heard it both from the Travel Channel (Man vs. Food) and from a number of on-line reviews, I had to put it on my list of places to check out in SF. I needed to know for myself what all of the rave was about.

Taqueria La Cumbre is located in the Mission District of San Francisco (515 Valencia St), the neighborhood in SF to head to for excellent Mexican food. According to their menu, La Cumbre was the first taqueria in San Francisco. All things that … Read More »


 

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Timed Travel | April 29, 2010

People often ask me how I get to jet set so often? My answer to them is always the same…I plan most of my trips during “Shoulder Season” (jet setting between peak and off seasons). The weather is good, the crowds are much smaller and the prices are at least 30% lower! Here’s some Jet Set Smart travel ideas for Shoulder Season.

DESTINATION BEST TIMES

CANCUN- MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER

CARIBBEAN- JANUARY, FEBRUARY

HONOLULU- SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER

LAS VEGAS- JANUARY, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER

LONDON- MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER

LOS ANGELES- MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER

MIAMI- JANUARY, JULY, AUGUST

NEW YORK- SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER

ORLANDO- MAY TO AUGUST

PARIS- MARCH, APRIL, AUGUST TO OCTOBER

SAN FRANCISCO- … Read More »


 

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Shopping The Marina | April 23, 2010

Ahhh, The Marina! Home to beautiful, young and fit 20-30-somethings, and also the spot to head to in San Francisco for excellent restaurants and shopping. The main areas to visit for both are Union Street and Chestnut Street. So for this Fashion Friday post, I want to fill you in on some of the best shops and boutiques to check out in this area.

Y & I Clothing Boutique: Lots of cute dresses, tops and jeans to choose from! The prices here are also pretty reasonable, which doesn’t seem to be the case for the other boutiques in this neighborhood.

De Novo-: … Read More »


 

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Getting To Know Noe | April 21, 2010

Noe Valley (pronounced No-EE Valley) is a neighborhood in the central part of San Francisco. It’s often referred to as “Stroller Valley” mainly because it’s a very family-friendly area, and because you often see a lot of mommies walking around pushing strollers. But, don’t let this scare you off from visiting if this is not your style. Noe has a lot more to offer! On my recent trip to SF, my good friend Louisa showed me the best of Noe, and I realized that the more I got to know about Noe, the more I wanted to see. The heart … Read More »


 

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Fishies and Cocktails | April 19, 2010

Does the idea of going to an aquarium after-hours, and having a cocktail while you are there sound good to you jet setters? If it does, then I know just where you should go in SF…the California Academy of Sciences. Every Thursday night is something called Nightlife, where you get the chance to see the museum and aquarium animals, have a drink and some food, hear great music and dance to some of SF’s best DJs!

My friend and I decided to check it out last Thursday night (thinking if it’s not a good event, who … Read More »


 

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March Read | March 9, 2010

If you love a good mystery, a bit of history, and San Francisco (who doesn’t) jet set to the bookstore this month and pick up a copy of ‘City of Dragons’ by Kelli Stanley. It is my recommended March Read and the first book in what should be a long running series according to many reviewers. The author lives in San Francisco, California, and according to a write-up by the Sun-Sentinel “skillfully shows how much the city has changed and, yet, how many landmarks and restaurants such as John’s Grill and the Sears Pancake House have survived the decades.” I … Read More »


 

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Put Your Paws Together for Kimpton Hotels! | January 21, 2010

If you have a dog or cat and love to jet set, remember the name Kimpton Hotels the next time you travel. The Kimpton chain has luxury boutique hotels in over 20 big cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington D.C…and they are all pet friendly! Having just come back from D.C. with my dog Riley and my sister-in-law’s dog, Lexi, I wanted to rave about the Kimpton Hotels. We stayed at the Kimpton Palomar in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

From the moment we checked in, Riley and Lexi were greeted … Read More »