the luxe list
79 pieces
NBA Player Turned ‘Master Business Facilitator’ Now Bolstering Other Pro-Athletes Post-Career Business Plays
From NBA baller to business master: Iconic all-time NBA player and former U.S. Olympian, Charles Smith, parlaying pro-sport paradigms to help transitioning athletes—and C…
Rave-Worthy Valentine’s Day Gifts
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many are scrambling to shop for that perfect gift for all the ones they hold so dear. Amid the time crunch, below is a quick…
Sweetheart Slimdown: 3 Reasons It's a 'Sweet Idea' to Diet as a Duo
HealthyWage.com’s ‘It Takes 2’ Jackpot Challenge to pay duos $5,000 cash for losing a combined 6% of unwanted weight It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes wei…
Why Your Employee Approach Can Undermine Business Success
Expert’s game changing performance management strategy a boon for business owners, department heads and human resource managers If you want to be the best and grow your b…
6 Negotiating Tactics for Fast Growth-Minded Businesses
In business, it would be difficult if not impossible to achieve a notable measure of success without having inked a significant number of agreements with other parties—mo…
Anonymous LLC Demand Accelerates as Business Owners Pursue Privacy Protection in the Information Age
Today’s business landscape is becoming increasingly fluid, with more people than ever owning and operating professional enterprises—whether as their main occupation, a “s…
Empower Cocktails Launches Ladies-Focused Spirits Line
::: The Empower Cosmopolitan Martini beverage launches to wet the whistle of spirits-savvy women ::: Photos Courtesy of Empower Cocktails The distilled drink industry is…
Executives Impart ‘What it Takes’ to Lead in Today’s Business Landscape
It’s fairly indisputable that a prospering company or organization wouldn’t be enjoying any notable measure of success without highly effective leadership. Potent leaders…
3 Ways to Effectively Assess a Legal Cannabis Company to Mitigate Risk
How to scrutinize a legal cannabis company for utmost viability to best ensure your investment, partnership, employment or other engagement doesn’t ‘go up in smoke’ With…
7 Growth Strategies Sure to Spur Fresh Success
Photo Courtesy of Merilee Kern Growth. All businesses and professionals should desire it and most certainly need it. But achieving and sustaining growth in today’s uber-c…
Easy Ways to Make Your Fall Season Better
Photo Copyright Sean Burke With summer in the rearview mirror, the consumer marketplace is a-buzz with brands eager to ease and enhance your fall season experience—and th…
Fab Fare and Frivolity at Barton G Los Angeles
::: Exclusive interview reveals nixed dish concept ‘too offensive’ to offer as well as a new menu item determined to make a debut ::: Photo Courtesy of Barton G When cons…
North Italia Santa Monica Founded on Food with Integrity
Courtesy North Italia/Fox Restaurant Concepts Sometimes a restauranteur comes along who changes the game. Raises the bar. Ups the ante. That’s very much the case with Sam…
Stay and Play at Jamaica Bay Inn Marina del Rey
Photo Courtesy of TheLuxeList.com If your idea of a good vacation involves water as the prime attraction, then Marina del Rey is for you. Billed as Los Angeles’ “coastal…
STK LA a Must Do-or-Dine Destination
Photo Courtesy of STK Los Angeles When it comes to steakhouses, Los Angeles is a carnivore’s cornucopia. While the City of Angels is replete with meat-minded eateries, on…
Surprising Way Customer-Centric Antifragility Helps Companies Safeguard Against Inevitable Future Uncertainties
::: How supply chains—and other organizational systems—can move beyond resiliency and achieve true ‘antifragility’ in order to meet modern challenges and expectations :::…
11 Endearing Valentine’s Day Gifts & Gets
Courtesy Roseshire Luxury Rose Delivery Looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift that’s sure to charm the loved ones in your life? With so many options to choose fro…
5 Problem-Solving Self-Care Solutions
Courtesy PrivateRX Ever on the hunt for consumer goods that solve ubiquitous annoyances, I’ve come across a selection of self-care solutions that can be of benefit during…
5 Ways to Achieve & Sustain Your New Year’s Diet Resolution…Starting Now
Courtesy HealthyWage As health-seekers strategize their diet and fitness approach for the New Year, there are a few simple but key considerations that can make all the di…
7 Reasons Dining at Marina Kitchen San Diego Is a Must-Do
Courtesy Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Destination-driven gourmands will do well to visit Marina Kitchen restaurant ensconced in the San Diego Marriott Marquis hotel.…
8 Reasons Families Flock to Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort Phoenix
Courtesy Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort The city of Phoenix, Arizona’s capital, is located in the south-central part of the state at the midway point between Tucson in t…
BANANA WAVE Bananamilk an ‘A-peeling’ Non-Dairy Option
Copyright Banana Wave_Fresh Start Beverage Company Move over almond, soy, coconut and other non-dairy milk alternatives….there’s a new and decidedly tasty milk subs…
Bleu Bohème San Diego Enchants With Free-Spirited French Fare
E nsconced in San Diego’s delightful Kensington neighborhood, Bleu Bohème is a must-visit eatery for anyone in San Diego county seeking a one-of-a-kind, transcendent Fren…
Brunch Packs a Punch at Hundred Proof San Diego
Courtesy Hundred Proof What’s not to love about Sundays in San Diego? With gorgeous year-round weather beckoning folks to get out and about, no matter what your plans are…
Culinary Cultural Immersion a Foodie-Forward Travel Trend
::: Indigenous epicurean adventure escalates among ‘victual vacationers’::: Whether for adventure travel or more relaxing respites, travelers are increasingly seeking reg…
Enchantment Abounds at Puerto Vallarta’s ‘Rhythms of the Night’ Dinner Show
Copyright Vallarta Adventures Rhythms of the Night is an immersive dinner show experience like none other, transforming your night into an enchanted evening on a mystical…
Epic ‘Something for Everyone’ Holiday Gift Guide
Courtesy of Zeiss Multimedia Ah, holiday shopping—the time of year when we go toe-to-toe, elbow-to-elbow and sometimes nose-to-nose with other merry-makers seeking out th…
Gotta-Get Extras for iPhone X
Courtesy ALLDOCK With Streetinsider.com recently reporting that Apple sold an estimated 6 million iPhone X units this past Black Friday weekend alone, as calculated by an…
Hair Havoc No More with Dr. Marder Scalp Therapy
Copyright Dr. Marder Skincare Winter weather, and the subsequent use of indoor heat to stay warm, can have an extreme drying effect on the skin—and this most certainly in…
M.I.N.D. Game: Brainwave-Controlled System Hits Market
Cerebral combat trainer allows you to play ‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ by combining brainwaves and holographic projection technology Courtesy Soap Studio The mi…
Maverick Mattress Biz Wakes Up Tired Industry
Courtesy NolahMattress.com When a consumer brand sets an entirely new benchmark, you know they’re on to something big. Very big. This is the case with Nolah, an entrepren…
Personal Photos & Videos ‘Go Hollywood’ with UrLife Mini-Movies
Copyright UrLife Media People have always snapped photos on vacation, but the proliferation of smartphones has ushered in dramatic changes in the way we capture those pho…
Tasty Valentine’s Day Gifts with Direct-to-Door Delivery
Courtesy 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), chocolate accounted for approximately 59 percent of U.S. candy retail sales fo…
‘The Scintas & a Steak’ Dinner Show Package a Stellar Vegas Value
Courtesy of The Scintas Show Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether or not you’re planning a stay at The Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, there’s one entertainment offering at the…
Anatomy of Grand Weekend Getaway at Boulders Resort & Spa Arizona
::: Turnkey, print-ready 3-night itinerary chock-full of fun and fabulosity ::: Courtesy The Boulders Resort & Spa Phoenix, AZ. Amid my considerably hectic work schedule…
Celebrity Chefs to Convene at the 13th Annual San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival
Photo Credit: Joey Hernandez There are few annual events that get me as excited as the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival —a week-long extravaganza showcasing the best of…
Culinary-Forward Seafood at Eddie V’s San Diego
Courtesy Eddie V’s/Darden Concepts Inc. San Diego, CA. Next time you have a hankerin’ for swordfish from Block Island, scallops from Georges Bank or Yellowfin Tuna from t…
Dynamite Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $100
Credit Diamond Candles Valentine’s Day has become big business, and is certainly a holiday that retailers love. In fact, last year it was reported that retail spending fo…
Eleven Key Considerations for Prize-Driven Diet Programs
What you MUST ponder before partaking in a 'dieting for dollars' program Courtesy of HealthyWage.com Let's face it, sometimes our love for food and beverages gets the bes…
Enchantment Aboard the Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise
Credit-Entertainment-Cruises. New York, N.Y. Whether you’re a tourist seeking adventure in the Big Apple or are a long-standing resident of New York City celebrating a sp…
Enhancements Abound at the Plaza Hotel Las Vegas
Courtesy The Plaza Hotel If you haven’t been to the Plaza Hotel Las Vegas lately and can make your way to the property, you’re in for a surprise. The hotel has undergone…
Entertainment Aplenty at V Theater in Las Vegas
Courtesy David Saxe Productions Las Vegas, NV. Whether it’s your first or 25th time visiting Las Vegas, you’ll surely want to take in a show or two amidst the time you sp…
Entertainment On-The-Go: National ‘Coffee With America’ Show Embodies New Era of Interactive TV
Courtesy Of Coffee With America New York, N.Y. Wake up America, there’s a perky new lifestyle television program in town—a tasty daytime talk show worth getting frothed u…
Entrepreneurship Strategies for the Risk Averse
Courtesy of Ken Courtright San Diego, CA. Given that a reported 9 out of 10 businesses fail, with “no market need,” “ran out of cash” and “got outcompeted” paramount amon…
Experiential Gifts for Grads & Dads at Hilton Anaheim
Courtesy Hilton Anaheim Anaheim, CA. It’s that time of year when many are wondering what to get the graduate in their life—from college grads down through Kindergarteners…
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa a Splendid Respite
Courtesy Marriott International, Inc South Florida, or “SoFla” for the enlightened, is home to more than five million residents, which is understandable given the region…
Great Gets for a Killer Cookout
Courtesy Char-Broil There are few weekend activities I love more than a good ‘ole backyard cookout—whether at my place or someone else’s abode. As a bona fide foodie, my…
Helpful Lifestyle Hacks: 8 Great Product Picks
Copyright Nomad Goods Let’s face it, life can be frustrating. Luckily there are throngs of products on the market to help alleviate common annoyances and generally provid…
Hotel Domestique: Homespun Hospitality for Active Travelers
Courtesy of Hotel Domestique San Diego, CA. Nestled within South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains sits Hotel Domestique , a charming boutique hotel owned by legendary 17-t…
How to Make Money on Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Courtesy HealthyWage.com If you’ve made a New Year’s resolutions, apparently the odds are not in your favor of achieving it. Reports indicate that upwards 25 percent of p…
I.D. Theft Protection Perfection with ‘Pagalli’ Fine Leather Wallets
Courtesy of The Pagalli Project As recently as January 2016 the FTC announced the escalating incidence of identity theft, revealing that it had received nearly 500,000 co…
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
Copyright Armitron Watches Like untold millions of others, amid the rapidly approaching holiday you may be frantically trying to find that perfect gift for someone specia…
Leveraging UV Light for a Healthier & Odor-Free Home
T he dreadful multistate E. coli outbreak at Chipotle, which hospitalized 21, is among a number of high profile situations underscoring the danger of—and our collective v…
Mark West Wines a Winner for National Pinot Noir Day
Courtesy Mark West Wines Today is "National Pinot Noir Day" so let’s celebrate this tasty varietal, which happens to be my personal favorite. I know there are many other…
MyFairyTaleBooks Expands to Offer Custom Kids’ Gifts Galore
Courtesy MyFairyTaleBooks New York, N.Y. March is National Reading Awareness Month—a time when literacy issues come to the fore and everyone is encouraged to crack open a…
New Ultra-Premium Maurice Vendôme Champagne Makes American Debut
Tastemakers behind world’s most expensive Champagne continue to break boundaries, introducing another supremely-luxe bottle of bubbly in the U.S. Credit Prodiguer Brands…
New Year, New You: 9 Ways to Start 2017 Right
Courtesy GetMavericks.com A fresh New Year is upon us and it’s time to recalibrate our self-care strategies to amp up our health, fitness and overall wellness in the mont…
Nine Great Ways to Achieve Diet and Weight-Loss Success
Courtesy JBIT MedPro New York, N.Y. As health-seekers strategize their diet and fitness approach for the holiday gluttony season and those inevitable New Year’s resolutio…
Problem Solving Stuff for Summer
Courtesy Mai Couture New York, N.Y. I’ll admit it: I’m a fixer. Whenever there’s a problem at hand for myself or those around me I’m compelled to resolve it. All the bett…
Royal Blues Hotel an Elegant Oceanside Enclave
Courtesy Royal Blues Hotel Just south of Palm Beach, along Florida's eastern coast, lies scenic Deerfield Beach—a city well known for its pristine and clean coastline and…
Seven 'Gotta Get' Summer Gadgets
Courtesy Overstock.com New York, N.Y. I just love summer. Aside from the longer days, jaunts to tropical locales, weekend barbeques and balmy nights out on the town, it’s…
Seven Fantastic Father’s Day Gifts To Not Only Surprise But Delight
New York, N.Y. With another Father’s Day on approach, many are racking their brains on what to get for “Dad” that will not only surprise him with the unexpected, but that…
Seven Reasons to Love Fleming’s La Jolla
Courtesy Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar San Diego, CA. Having lived in San Diego for well over a decade I’ve had the pleasure of eating at Fleming’s La Jolla locat…
Seven Summer Saviors
Courtesy of AT&T New York, N.Y. This summer why not gear up with items that’ll ease and enhance the season? Here are a few hot product picks relating to fashion, function…
Six Cool Summer Travel Solutions
Courtesy Daniela Degrassi New York, N.Y. I get so much joy in helping fellow travel-lovers solve annoying problems and otherwise make their trips easier and more enjoyabl…
Sixteen Tech-Driven Wellness Innovations
Courtesy CureUV.com New York, N.Y. With all of the excitement and buzz surrounding the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coupled with the fact that the fall and wi…
Smart Spring Travel Solutions: Cool Travel Tools
Copyright BlueSmart Luggage New York, N.Y. Spring has sprung and many are gearing up to get out of Dodge. But before you pack those bags and hit the road, consider these…
Summer Health & Beauty Boosters
Courtesy LumaRx New York, N.Y. Summer is a great time for a health and beauty reboot, since many of us are far more body conscious during this sizzling season. Below are…
Surf, Sky & Spirit at Tower23 Hotel San Diego
Courtesy of TOWER23 Hotel As California's southernmost metropolis, San Diego is a veritable coastal paradise that’s widely lauded for its fabulous climate. Often referred…
The Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica Mastering Boutique Hospitality
Copyright TheLuxeList.com There’s just something about a boutique hotel. Maybe it’s the quaint locales or the stylish upscale accommodations. Perhaps it’s the extraordina…
The Queen Mary’s ‘Dark Harbor’ Halloween Attraction Unleashes It’s ‘Evil 8’
Courtesy of The Queen Mary In Southern California and looking for a haunting good time this Halloween season? Then head over to the city of Long Beach, which is once agai…
Three SoCal Locales Where Holiday Spirit Runs High
Courtesy Hilton Anaheim Southern California is known for having more than its fair share of hot spots, from the trendiest happy hour haunts, to hotels and resorts with ou…
Timeless Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her and Him from K Couture
Courtesy K Couture San Diego, CA. Let’s face it…gift giving can be a challenge, and sometimes a chore. The difficulty of choosing that perfect gift is exponentially…
VARIDESK Standing Desk a Smart Wellness Solution
Copyright Varidesk ™ The pitfalls of sitting too much have been well-proven, with the gravely serious risks ranging from medical conditions like diabetes, heart dis…
Vetting Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Las Vegas
Courtesy Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc If you’ve dined at any of the Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak Houses throughout the U.S., you’ve certainly reveled in the soph…
Via Veneto Santa Monica Dishing Star-Caliber Italian Cuisine
Copyright TheLuxeList.com Los Angeles is a city known as much for its distinctive award-winning eateries as it is for its celebrity residents. In fact, many of the city’s…
Worthy Health, Wellness and Personal Care Wares
Courtesy of Perfect Fitness San Diego, CA. A fresh New Year is here and, with it, comes the annual ritual of revving up our personal care, health and wellness routines. I…
Wow-Worthy Mother’s Day Gifts
Credit Clara Kasavina Buying Mother’s Day gifts year-in and year-out can be a challenge with respect to keeping ideas fresh and unexpected on Mom’s part. I personally lov…
YummyHealth Company Raises the Candy Bar
Credit: YummyHealth. New York, N.Y. In 2012 Lisa Goldbaum—a journalist, wife and devoted mother of two—came to a startling realization: empty calories defined her family’…