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Month: June 2019

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Junkets & Jaunts’ June Travel Gear Giveaway Winner

June 22, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

The winner of Junkets & Jaunts’ June “Travel Gear Giveaway” is John Wehmeyer of La Jolla, California. He earns a pair of high-performance Primus Knit men’s shoes by VIVOBAREFOOT. […]

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California Travel

Trying New Things (Wink) at Westin Carlsbad & 20|Twenty

June 20, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

What will spin off from dinner at 20|Twenty, back in the privacy of our guest room, is an experience that will forever change how my wife and I put the night-time exclamation point on future resort experiences. […]

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California Travel

Imagine Being at The Center of the World

June 15, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

“Until we pulled up and saw it in person, I wasn’t sure if it would be here, or if it would have been beamed up to some mothership for the summer.” […]

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U.S. Travel

Four Seasons Scottsdale: An Avocado Margarita Vision Quest

June 11, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Timing is everything, and this highly spirited conversation initiates my pilgrimage to Scottsdale, The Four Seasons Resort and the Saguaro Blossom café, reputed birthplace of the perfect avo-rita. […]

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California Travel

10 Ways a Taco Bell Hotel Could Disrupt the Industry

June 8, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Infusing an entire hotel with a “Taco Bell twist” is cause for curiosity. How do you merge soft tacos, Cheesy Gorditas and Crunchwrap Supremes with hospitality staples such as room service, in-room amenities and experiential activities?    […]

News

10 Road Trip Tips: How to Survive & Thrive on the Drive

June 7, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

10 Road-Trip Travel Tips. Planning to hit the road soon? It’s not a bad idea to run through this list of what to do, bring, eat, wear and be aware of when driving the highways and byways. […]

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San Diego Travel

Wonderfront Music Festival to Energize Downtown San Diego

June 3, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

It’s been 10 years since the beloved San Diego Street Scene music festival left the urban core of San Diego. Enter the new WONDERFRONT Music & Arts Festival. Aiming to take over downtown San Diego from November 22-24. […]

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California Travel

The V Palms Springs Hotel to Become a Taco Bell Hotel

June 2, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Taco Bell created a buzz when it slyly announced plans to open a pop-up hotel in Palm Springs. Junkets & Jaunts has gleaned that the Mexican fast-food juggernaut will take over the V Palm Springs from August 8-12. […]

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