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journeyPod Attends 2nd Annual LA WineFest
2007-08-06 08:07:00 The second annual LA Wine Fest floated into Long Beach Harbor on the Queen Mary June 30th- July 1st. journeyPod attended this groundbreaking event that is the largest consumer-oriented wine festival now taking place annually in the Los Angeles area.Held on The Queen Mary, more than 110 wineries participated in this gala event. California wines headline the festivities and tasting, with wines from all around the globe, including: Australia, Europe, South America and Africa.Food to complement the wine was provided by some of the area's most intriguing restaurants, including: L'Opera Ristorante, and La Creperie.During the event sommelier and wine making programs were hosted as well. These symposiums offered an interesting education on the world of wines for both the novice and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts. LA Wine Fest benefits the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA and in preparing to assist a campaign for the Children's Tumor Foundation. journeyPod had the unique opportunity to walk the Ba... More About: Annual
journeyPod Attends 2nd Annual LA WineFest
2007-08-06 08:07:00 The second annual LA Wine Fest floated into Long Beach Harbor on the Queen Mary June 30th- July 1st. journeyPod attended this groundbreaking event that is the largest consumer-oriented wine festival now taking place annually in the Los Angeles area. Held on The Queen Mary, more than 110 wineries participated in this gala event. California wines headline the festivities and tasting, with wines from all around the globe, including: Australia, Europe, South America and Africa. Food to complement the wine was provided by some of the area's most intriguing restaurants, including: L'Opera Ristorante, and La Creperie. During the event sommelier and wine making programs were hosted as well. These symposiums offered an interesting education on the world of wines for both the novice and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts. LA Wine Fest benefits the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA and in preparing to assist a campaign for the Children's Tumor Foundation. journeyPod had the unique opportunity to w... More About: Annual
Sushi and Celebs To Die For
2007-08-01 08:33:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. West Hollywoodâs 1.9 square miles encapsulates the best of all Los Angeles has to offer! Equidistant from both the Pacific Coast and downtown LA, West Hollywood is a visitorâs paradise. Whether your plans include a trip to Hollywood, Rodeo Drive or a beachside stroll, WeHo (as the locals say) is ideally situated for both exploring by car or meandering by foot all of the gems Southern California has to offer. Why not start the day with a tasty LA Breakfast out? Options WeHo-style include local finds such as Dukes Coffee Shop, Hugoâs or Joeyâs Cafe, favorite hang-outs for people in the film and music industries. Or visit the Standard Hotelâs Restaurant, with its savvy, Sunset Strip take on coffee shop fare to satisfy your appetite for trendy spots serving great food. It wouldnât be West Hollywood without a party! And youâll find it on the Sunset Strip. Venues range from The Roxy, Whisky a Go-Go, Viper Room, ... More About: Celebs , Sushi , To Die For
Sushi and Celebs To Die For
2007-08-01 08:33:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. West Hollywoodâs 1.9 square miles encapsulates the best of all Los Angeles has to offer! Equidistant from both the Pacific Coast and downtown LA, West Hollywood is a visitorâs paradise. Whether your plans include a trip to Hollywood, Rodeo Drive or a beachside stroll, WeHo (as the locals say) is ideally situated for both exploring by car or meandering by foot all of the gems Southern California has to offer. Why not start the day with a tasty LA Breakfast out? Options WeHo-style include local finds such as Dukes Coffee Shop, Hugoâs or Joeyâs Cafe, favorite hang-outs for people in the film and music industries. Or visit the Standard Hotelâs Restaurant, with its savvy, Sunset Strip take on coffee shop fare to satisfy your appetite for trendy spots serving great food. It wouldnât be West Hollywood without a party! And youâll find it on the Sunset Strip. Venues range from The Roxy, Whisky a Go-Go, Viper Room, Key Clu... More About: Celebs , Sushi , To Die For
Amsterdam Nightlife Restaurant Bars Clubs DJ Dutch Music
2007-07-29 18:00:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Listen in for Amsterdam travel tips. We explore Amsterdam nightlife, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, DJs, and more. Amsterdam is a party town with lots of energy. They have top international DJs and amazing dance clubs. We point out some of our favorite nightspots. We offer restaurant reviews and dining tips across Amsterdam. Enjoy the electronic sounds of 303 Monkeys with their track Monster Crush. More About: Music , Clubs , Nightlife , Restaurant , Dutch
Amsterdam Nightlife Restaurant Bars Clubs DJ Dutch Music
2007-07-29 18:00:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Listen in for Amsterdam travel tips. We explore Amsterdam nightlife, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, DJs, and more. Amsterdam is a party town with lots of energy. They have top international DJs and amazing dance clubs. We point out some of our favorite nightspots. We offer restaurant reviews and dining tips across Amsterdam. Enjoy the electronic sounds of 303 Monkeys with their track Monster Crush. More About: Music , Clubs , Nightlife , Restaurant , Dutch
JetSet Like a Diva to Atlanta, Miami and New York
2007-07-27 02:47:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, the hottest nightlife and the coolest restaurants. Today we are speaking with Peg Samuels, President and Founder of Social Diva, an online event marketing and promotions company designed for women. Social Diva focuses on hot destinations like Miami , New York , Atlanta . Want to know about the hottest clubs, how to get on the guest list and travel in style- then log on to socialdiva.com and let them do the research for you! Look out for the book "How to be a Social Diva" set to hit stores later on this year. We leave you with podsafe artist Amy Dalley, a true diva, and her song "Lets try Goodbye". More About: Like
Miami Festivals, Nightlife and Dining
2007-07-25 18:54:00 journeyPod is back in sunny Miami , where the Caipirinhas flow like water, the bronzed bodies are scattered across the powdery sand and the big hot shots show of their phat rides! Summers in Miami are filled with pool parties, bikini competitions, celebrity DJs and great food. Check back with us soon as we cover the Taste of Miami Spice Month. Lets listen in on our interview with Denise Grant, Director of PR and Special Events for Nocturnal nightclub as she shares some of the hottest events and festivals in Miami this summer! For a full list of the best restaurants and nightlife check out our Miami Destination Guide! Enjoy the cool sounds of Amy Ayres and her song " A little time". More About: Nightlife , Festivals , Dining , Dini
Miami Festivals, Nightlife and Dining
2007-07-25 18:54:00 journeyPod is back in sunny Miami , where the Caipirinhas flow like water, the bronzed bodies are scattered across the powdery sand and the big hot shots show of their phat rides! Summers in Miami are filled with pool parties, bikini competitions, celebrity DJs and great food. Check back with us soon as we cover the Taste of Miami Spice Month. Lets listen in on our interview with Denise Grant, Director of PR and Special Events for Nocturnal nightclub as she shares some of the hottest events and festivals in Miami this summer! For a full list of the best restaurants and nightlife check out our Miami Destination Guide! Enjoy the cool sounds of Amy Ayres and her song " A little time". More About: Nightlife , Festivals , Dining , Dini
Glitz and Glamour Galore in the 90210
2007-07-23 07:43:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.Celebrated throughout the world as a destination offering the very best in hotels, shopping, dining and service, no city caters to its guests more indulgently than Beverly Hills: the ultimate playground, a place for people who enjoy and appreciate the best of everything. It not all glitz and glamour, however, there is truly something for everyone. If quiet is your cup of tea, you'll find Beverly Hills a welcoming, walkable village. journeyPod recommends a mimosa at Coupa Cafe on Canon Drive. Or if your budget doesn't include Prada, you'll find retails store such as Anthropologie and Banana Republic on the two streets running parallel to Rodeo Drive. Whatever your pleasure, the very best in restaurants, hotels, spas and services call Beverly Hills home. Looking for a place to stay? The Avalon Hotel, and The Beverly Hilton ... More About: Glamour , Galore
Glitz and Glamour Galore in the 90210
2007-07-23 07:43:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.Celebrated throughout the world as a destination offering the very best in hotels, shopping, dining and service, no city caters to its guests more indulgently than Beverly Hills: the ultimate playground, a place for people who enjoy and appreciate the best of everything. It not all glitz and glamour, however, there is truly something for everyone. If quiet is your cup of tea, you'll find Beverly Hills a welcoming, walkable village. journeyPod recommends a mimosa at Coupa Cafe on Canon Drive. Or if your budget doesn't include Prada, you'll find retails store such as Anthropologie and Banana Republic on the two streets running parallel to Rodeo Drive. Whatever your pleasure, the very best in restaurants, hotels, spas and services call Beverly Hills home. Looking for a place to stay? The Avalon Hotel, and The Beverly Hilton ... More About: Glamour , Galore
Steven Striker, the "Guru of Vegas" is making a huge splash!
2007-07-19 04:23:00 journeyPod goes one on one with its new "Voice of Las Vegas " correspondent, Steven Striker. Known as "The Ultimate Vegas Insider", Steven Striker is founder and CEO of Striker VIP, Las Vegas' premier five-star host and concierge service. For over a decade, Striker has cultivated unforgettable Las Vegas experiences for a long list of A-crowd celebrities and sports icons, including the likes of Jerry Rice, Mick Fleetwood and David Justice. Beyond the well-known celebs and affluent luxury lifestyle consumers, Striker VIP's client list also boasts and array of other clientele. "Voice of Las Vegas" with Steven Striker will walk the proverbial red carpet and go behind the velvet rope to get the inside scoop in one of the world's leading jetset destinations. Check back each month for the "Voice of Las Vegas" podcast and get in on what Sin City has to offer! Enjoy Dashboard Confessionals and their hit song "Hands Down" More About: Splash , Huge , Lash
Steven Striker, the "Guru of Vegas" is making a huge splash!
2007-07-19 04:23:00 journeyPod goes one on one with its new "Voice of Las Vegas " correspondent, Steven Strike r. Known as "The Ultimate Vegas Insider", Steven Striker is founder and CEO of Striker VIP, Las Vegasâ premier five-star host and concierge service. For over a decade, Striker has cultivated unforgettable Las Vegas experiences for a long list of A-crowd celebrities and sports icons, including the likes of Jerry Rice, Mick Fleetwood and David Justice. Beyond the well-known celebs and affluent luxury lifestyle consumers, Striker VIP's client list also boasts an array of other clientele. "Voice of Las Vegas" with Steven Striker will walk the proverbial red carpet and go behind the velvet rope to get the inside scoop in one of the worldâs leading jetset destinations. Check back each month for the "Voice of Las Vegas" podcast and to get in on what Sin City has to offer! Enjoy Dashboard Confessionals and their hit song "Hands Down". More About: Splash , Huge
Steven Striker, the "Guru of Vegas" is making a huge splash
2007-07-19 04:02:00 journeyPod goes one on one with its new "Voice of Las Vegas " correspondent, Steven Strike r. Known as "The Ultimate Vegas Insider", Steven Striker is founder and CEO of Striker VIP, Las Vegasâ premier five-star host and concierge service. For over a decade, Striker has cultivated unforgettable Las Vegas experiences for a long list of A-crowd celebrities and sports icons, including the likes of Jerry Rice, Mick Fleetwood and David Justice. Beyond the well-known celebs and affluent luxury lifestyle consumers, Striker VIP's client list also boasts an array of other clientele. "Voice of Las Vegas" with Steven Striker will walk the proverbial red carpet and go behind the velvet rope to get the inside scoop in one of the worldâs leading jetset destinations. Check back each month for the "Voice of Las Vegas" podcast and to get in on what Sin City has to offer! More About: Splash , Huge
Riviera Maya Mexico Beach Vacation Resort Holiday
2007-07-17 22:15:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Come explore the Riviera Maya region of Mexico just south of Cancun. Secluded beaches and charming resorts make this area the best secret in Mexico. We stayed right on the beach in Playa del Carmen at the amazing Shangri-La Caribe Beach Village Resort. Their palapas are right on the sand and steps from the ocean waves! The staff was great and the food was authentic Mayan and quite tasty. Playa is Bohemian and has a great vibe. Everyone is quite friendly and the experience is very relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of Cancun about 45 minutes away. More About: Holiday , Vacation
Riviera Maya Mexico Beach Vacation Resort Holiday
2007-07-17 22:15:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Come explore the Riviera Maya region of Mexico just south of Cancun. Secluded beaches and charming resorts make this area the best secret in Mexico. We stayed right on the beach in Playa del Carmen at the amazing Shangri-La Caribe Beach Village Resort. Their palapas are right on the sand and steps from the ocean waves! The staff was great and the food was authentic Mayan and quite tasty. Playa is Bohemian and has a great vibe. Everyone is quite friendly and the experience is very relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of Cancun about 45 minutes away. More About: Holiday , Vacation
Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Royale LA Museums
2007-07-14 17:16:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nightlife and coolest restaurants. Come along as we explore where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers used to practice their dance moves. The Royale has plenty of celebrity history to entertain you and great food to keep you coming back for more. There are an amazing number of museums in the greater Los Angeles area: Historic museums, cultural and art museums, movie and car museums, marine museums - you name it. Many of them are centrally located on Wilshire Boulevard. There's something for everyone's taste. Make a day of it and eat dinner in one of the nearby restaurants. La Fonda de los Camperos is a Mexican eatery open since 1969 that hosts nightly performances by the Grammy-nominated mariachi band Los Camperos. The heavily local and Latino audience whistles and hollers at the seven-piece group from plush booths on the ground floor and in the cozy balco... More About: Museums
Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Royale LA Museums
2007-07-14 17:16:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants. Come along as we explore where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers used to practice their dance moves. The Royale has plenty of celebrity history to entertain you and great food to keep you coming back for more. There are an amazing number of museums in the greater Los Angeles area: Historic museums, cultural and art museums, movie and car museums, marine museums - you name it. Many of them are centrally located on Wilshire Boulevard. There's something for everyone's taste. Make a day of it and eat dinner in one of the nearby restaurants. La Fonda de los Camperos is a Mexican eatery open since 1969 that hosts nightly performances by the Grammy-nominated mariachi band Los Camperos. The heavily local and Latino audience whistles and hollers at the seven-piece group from plush booths on the ground floor and in the cozy balcon... More About: Museums
Dallas Nightlife and Restaurants: A closer look at the Adolphus Hotel and F
2007-07-11 05:27:00 Dallas, also known as the "Big D", is an eclectic mix of old and new. From the Stetsons, Southern Charm and Steakhouses, to the modern lounges, wine bars and hip nightclubs - Dallas is the place to be! Dine at local favorites like S & D Oyster Company or Ill Forks and unwind for an after-dinner cocktail at Urban Oasis or Absinthe Lounge. No trip to Dallas is complete without a visit to The Adolphus. Rated among the "Top 500 Hotel s in 2007", by Conde Nast Magazine, The Adolphus is a true gem to both locals and tourists. With its Baroque splendor and lavish design, it is difficult not to feel like royalty when staying here! Housed inside The Adolphus is The French Room - voted " #1 restaurant in the United States", by Zagat Survey and journeyPod agrees hands down! Both the service and quality of food is impeccable (make sure you get a taste of the Jumbo Lump Crap Cakes and Souffles!). Maitre d' Jim Donahue and Executive Chef Jas... More About: Restaurants , Dallas , Nightlife , Closer
Dallas Nightlife and Restaurants: A closer look at the Adolphus Hotel and F
2007-07-11 05:27:00 Dallas, also known as the "Big D", is an eclectic mix of old and new. From the Stetsons, southern charm, and Steakhouses to the modern lounges, wine bars and hip nightclubs â Dallas is the place to be! Dine at local favorites like S & D Oyster Company and Ill Forks and unwind for an after dinner cocktail at Urban Oasis and Absinthe Lounge. No trip to Dallas is complete without a visit to the Adolphus Hotel . Rated among the "Top 500 Hotels in 2007", by Conde Nast Magazine, the Adolphus is a true gem both locals and tourists. With its Baroque splendor and lavish design, it is difficult not to feel like royalty when staying here! The French Room at the Adolphus was voted "#1 restaurant in the United States", by Zagat Survey and journeyPod agrees hands down! Both the service and quality of food was impeccable (make sure you taste the Jumbo Lump Crap Cakes and the Souffles!). Maitre dâ, Jim Donahue, and Executive Chef, Jason Weaver gave us an inside s... More About: Restaurants , Dallas , Nightlife , Closer
The Fabulous and Fun WeHo Gay Scene
2007-07-09 22:37:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants. Santa Monica Boulevard is named in the Sheryl Crow song "All I Wanna Do" (Is have some fun!) and not surprisingly - this eclectic thoroughfare is one of LA's largest, connecting the eastside of Los Angeles with the Pacific Ocean.This area of West Hollywood is home to City Hall and the "largest street party in the world," the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival. Santa Monica Boulevardis also home to the most popular gay & lesbian scene in Los Angeles, sometimes referred to as "Boys Town," with fun gay nightclubs, bookstores, and cafes all of which are bustling on any given evening. From upscale to low-key, anyone fits in when you are experiencing the WeHo gay scene. If you have ever heard the phrase, "There is not enough variety amongst West Hollywood restaurants." I can tell you that is ... More About: Scene
The Fabulous and Fun WeHo Gay Scene
2007-07-09 22:37:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants. Santa Monica Boulevard is named in the Sheryl Crow song "All I Wanna Do" (Is have some fun!) and not surprisingly - this eclectic thoroughfare is one of LA's largest, connecting the eastside of Los Angeles with the Pacific Ocean.This area of West Hollywood is home to City Hall and the "largest street party in the world," the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival. Santa Monica Boulevardis also home to the most popular gay & lesbian scene in Los Angeles, sometimes referred to as "Boys Town," with fun gay nightclubs, bookstores, and cafes all of which are bustling on any given evening. From upscale to low-key, anyone fits in when you are experiencing the WeHo gay scene. If you have ever heard the phrase, "There is not enough variety amongst West Hollywood restaurants." I can tell you that is ... More About: Scene
Atlanta Luxury Hotel, Nightlife, and Exploring Atlantic Station
2007-07-01 15:40:00 Atlanta is a city on the rise, with new bars and restaurants opening weekly. Visit the beautiful Piedmont Park in Midtown, shop for art in Little 5 Points or pub-hop in Virginia Highlands and really take in the more trendy areas of Atlanta. journeyPod took the time to explore the newest neighborhood in Atlanta called Atlantic Station where hot events such as Cirque du Soleil have taken place and anticipated restaurants like Dolce and Geisha House have recently opened their doors. In Atlantic Station, make sure you stay in the boutique Hotel and Condominium Twelve, where you will witness luxury at its best. From the granite counters, full kitchen, GHOST in-room service to the sophisticated hotel bar and restaurant Lobby, Twelve is the place to stay. Check out our Atlanta Destination Guide for a local perspective on the hottest restaurants and bars! More About: Luxury , Nightlife , Atlanta
Atlanta Luxury Hotel, Nightlife, and Exploring Atlantic Station
2007-07-01 15:40:00 Atlanta is a city on the rise, with new bars and restaurants opening weekly. Visit the beautiful Piedmont Park in Midtown, shop for art in Little 5 Points or pub-hop in Virginia Highlands and really take in the more trendy areas of Atlanta. journeyPod took the time to explore the newest neighborhood in Atlanta called Atlantic Station where hot events such as Cirque du Soleil have taken place and anticipated restaurants like Dolce and Geisha House have recently opened their doors. In Atlantic Station, make sure you stay in the boutique Hotel and Condominium Twelve, where you will witness luxury at its best. From the granite counters, full kitchen, GHOST in-room service to the sophisticated hotel bar and restaurant Lobby, Twelve is the place to stay. Check out our Atlanta Destination Guide for a local perspective on the hottest restaurants and bars! More About: Luxury , Nightlife , Atlanta
Bin8945: Pour it on at this hip modern European bistro
2007-06-28 07:57:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.As sip becomes hip, more and more wine bars are pouring onto the LA scene. This boom in intimate, dark places to sip Brunello di Montalcino and chat over Petite Syrah, is driven in particular by young people's enthusiasm for wine, and by a rise in wine popularity across all age groups because of greater availability and affordability. Wine is undergoing a popularization in Los Angeles that's making it appeal to a wider range of ages and income levels. Wine bars are becoming a nightlife trend, following the martini and cigar-bar crazes of the last decade. Many bars and restaurants in the area are making wine a priority. BottleRock in Culver City is a wine bar and shop, offering many interesting, eclectic selections from around the globe. At Lou they have a fun list that changes about every six weeks to reflect the changing... More About: European , Modern , Bistro , Rope
Bin8945: Pour it on at this hip modern European bistro
2007-06-28 07:57:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.As sip becomes hip, more and more wine bars are pouring onto the LA scene. This boom in intimate, dark places to sip Brunello di Montalcino and chat over Petite Syrah, is driven in particular by young people's enthusiasm for wine, and by a rise in wine popularity across all age groups because of greater availability and affordability. Wine is undergoing a popularization in Los Angeles that's making it appeal to a wider range of ages and income levels. Wine bars are becoming a nightlife trend, following the martini and cigar-bar crazes of the last decade. Many bars and restaurants in the area are making wine a priority. BottleRock in Culver City is a wine bar and shop, offering many interesting, eclectic selections from around the globe. At Lou they have a fun list that changes about every six weeks to reflect the changing... More About: European , Modern , Bistro , Rope
Dutch Culture and Design in Holland
2007-06-24 21:34:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Explore Dutch culture, design in holland, dutch architecture, and dutch designers. We go inside our journeyPod Pick for most unique hotel in Amsterdam- The Lloyd Hotel. It's the first hotel to offer 1 to 5 star rooms in the same building and often on the same floor! The hotel also has a Cultural Embassy with art exhibits and museum displays. Built in 1917 as a place for immigrants to stay before they took their long boat ride from Holl and to South America, The Lloyd Hotel has stood the test of time. Photo credit thx to Medisetty More About: Design , Culture , Holland
Dutch Culture and Design in Holland
2007-06-24 21:34:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Explore Dutch culture, design in holland, dutch architecture, and dutch designers. We go inside our journeyPod Pick for most unique hotel in Amsterdam- The Lloyd Hotel. It's the first hotel to offer 1 to 5 star rooms in the same building and often on the same floor! The hotel also has a Cultural Embassy with art exhibits and museum displays. Built in 1917 as a place for immigrants to stay before they took their long boat ride from Holland to South America, The Lloyd Hotel has stood the test of time. Photo credit thx to Medisetty More About: Design , Culture
The Jessica Clinic: The Upscale Nail
2007-06-19 09:19:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.Believe it or not, people have been manicuring their nails for more than 4,000 years. Originating in China in 3,000 BC, nail color indicated one's social status -- according to a Ming dynasty manuscript, royal fingernails were painted black and red. The Egyptians also colored their nails, using red to show the highest social class. It is said that Cleopatra's nails were painted a deep red, whereas Queen Nefertiti went with a flashier ruby shade. In ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders also painted their nails to match their lips before they went off to battle.When you are in Los Angeles you have a choice of at least six nail salons on every block, in every neighborhood. If you are ready for a truly unique experience and a different approach to manicures, head to the place where the celebrities trust their hands and feet--Je... More About: Upscale , Jessica , Scale , The U , Nail
The Jessica Clinic: The Upscale Nail
More articles from this author:2007-06-19 09:19:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We give you VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nighlife and coolest restaurants.Believe it or not, people have been manicuring their nails for more than 4,000 years. Originating in China in 3,000 BC, nail color indicated one's social status -- according to a Ming dynasty manuscript, royal fingernails were painted black and red. The Egyptians also colored their nails, using red to show the highest social class. It is said that Cleopatra's nails were painted a deep red, whereas Queen Nefertiti went with a flashier ruby shade. In ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders also painted their nails to match their lips before they went off to battle.When you are in Los Angeles you have a choice of at least six nail salons on every block, in every neighborhood. If you are ready for a truly unique experience and a different approach to manicures, head to the place where the celebrities trust their hands and feet--Je... More About: Upscale , Jessica , Scale , The U , Nail 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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