Five Star Recess

Spring has sprung and what better time to start planning your breaks.  You’ve earned it. So, go have a bit of fun, let your hair down, and get a little wild. The question is where to venture to this year? Well, Forbes has us all covered with their 2013 Travel Guide Star Awards (http://www.startle.com/forbes-travel-guide-star-award-winners/2013-star-award-winners), and this year they gave out more awards than ever before! The list gives you top hotels, spas, and for the foodies the top restaurants. The hardest decision will be what destination first. I say go with Hong Kong the city with the most 5 star hotels and work your way around the world. With such a large list there are plenty of destinations and you don’t have to stop at just Spring Break. Take a break every season this year.

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A Proud Moment

One of the biggest contributions I will ever make to the event industry is to be a professor! I have the great fortune of teaching at the University of San Diego’s Event Management Certificate Program (www.sandiego.edu/emp) and at San Diego Mesa College.  I thrive when I can engage and inspire future event professionals. I was very honored when the students selected me as USD Instructor of the Year for 2012. Wow!! Given the quality of my colleagues teaching in the program, this is a very exciting privilege!

Interested in a career in the event industry? Check out the USD & Mesa College programs! It’s one of the best investments you will ever make in your career!

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Golden Globes Watch Party Tips! by The Party Goddess!

Award Season has arrived; which for event planners translates into party time! We love these tips from our very friend Marley Majcher, The Party Goddess who wows us with ways to throw a fab-dab Golden Globe party! Given all the celebrity events she plans, we know she can throw a star-studded affair! Click the link to check out Marley’s tips!

The Party Goddess via Golden Globes Watch Party Tips!.

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You Must Read: CeciStyle Magazine

Obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe how we feel about CeciStyle Magazine. Every Tuesday we look forward to the masterpiece popping into our inbox. Our friend, Ceci Johnson, is just about the coolest chic on the planet. Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful, a style icon and the Mom of a cute little button, she is also a kick-ass business woman with an unbelievable amount of creative talent. To say we have a bit of a chick crush is an understatement! Oh to be Ceci!!

Do yourself a favor and sign up for her Magazine. You will find creative inspiration and a visual vacation every week.

CeciStyle Magazine V127: CECI INSPIRATIONS – HAPPY NEW YEAR!.

We are giddy with excitement that we are currently working with Ceci New York on a major creative project!! Can’t wait to tell you more over the coming months!

 

 

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Top 5 Venue Pointers to NEVER Forget When Choosing a Venue | CUR8EUR

Every venue is not built the same; nor should they be lumped into one big category when you are trying to select the perfect venue for your event. Thanks CUR8EUR for asking us for our opinion on how to select the best venue! We are delighted to share our two cents…

 

Top 5 Venue Pointers to NEVER Forget When Choosing a Venue | CUR8EUR.

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The Help: Concierge Services Get Hyper-Personal

 

Great to see the concierge industry receiving some much need positive press! Check out a day in the life of a concierge business…

The Help: Concierge Services Get Hyper-Personal.

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4-Legged Recess Lover!

Even dogs love recess! Check out our 4-legged friend Guinevere; enjoying a little break after a heavy morning of playing. Looks like she is a supermodel dog in training!

 

 

Send us photos of your pets enjoying recess! Life is a playground (even in the dog house!); go experience it!

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Salute to Service Festival – October 28, 2012

We are delighted to be producing, along with NBC San Diego and Ashford University, the 2nd annual Salute to Service Festival. Join us on Sunday, October 28, 2012 aboard the USS Midway for a family friendly day of kids entertainment, live bands, food and local vendors. Come meet Bitsie Tullock, who plays the character Juliette on NBC’s smash hit GRIMM, along with NBC San Diego talent! We give thanks for our troops and the military families living in San Diego!

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Do you want to #AskRichard? – News – Virgin.com

 

No one plays and works as hard as Richard Branson! In his recent #AskRichard column, he reflects on his idea of the perfect day! Sounds like recess to us!

 

Do you want to #AskRichard? – News – Virgin.com.

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8 Ways to Ensure You Still Have a Vacation—Even If You Have to Work : Condé Nast Traveler

There is nothing I like more in life than a vacation – especially when a passport is involved – but I’m not always great about disconnecting. I admit, I love all of my Apple products and they always accompany me on every trip. I like to stay connected to the outside world even when I am soaking up the sun in the tropics. What vacation does allow me is the opportunity to stay connected on my own time; not at the demands required back home. If you are like me and you can’t quite break the tether to technology, check out the 8 Ways to Stay Connected While on Vacation as presented by Conde Nast Travler.

When you vacation, do you stay connected or get lost completely?

8 Ways to Ensure You Still Have a Vacation—Even If You Have to Work : Condé Nast Traveler.

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