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Orange County has become one of California's most iconic destinations. The weather is beautiful year round and those that live their permanently enjoy 278 days of sun each year. We actually had above average weather during our trip at the end of … [Continue reading] about Activities in Orange County
An opportunity arose a few months back to accompany my wife on her work trip to China. She would be going for one week to meet with other international colleagues in Beijing for an HR summit. I decided to tag along for the ride and do some … [Continue reading] about 10 Things to Know Before You Visit China
I have always gotten a special feeling when staying at Embassy Suites hotels. I think it stems from staying there on family vacations back when I was a kid. Compared to most hotels, the Embassy Suites has many unique attributes that make staying … [Continue reading] about Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County Airport
I love it when airlines offer seat-back entertainment or IFE screens on long haul routes. But what happens if the the entertainment system doesn't work? On a recent flight, both Annie and I encountered issues and the end result were 2,500 extra AA … [Continue reading] about In-flight Entertainment Dud: A Review of American Airlines’ 737-800 from Orange County to Chicago
Annie and I traveled to Orange County in January to visit our friends, Melissa and Scott. For the first three nights of our trip, we stayed at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. We found it to be a perfect home base to lots of area … [Continue reading] about Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
