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Garuda a national symbol of Thailand and Gold ornamental patter statuettes
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HAUTE ON FACEBOOK | ASTON MARTIN

ADVENTURE QUEST | BEYOND THE ORANGE

ADVENTURE QUEST | Landing the Shortest Runway in the World – Sarosh Georges Jacob Quest to the remote Island Saba

August 4, 2010

ADVENTURE QUEST | Landing the Shortest Runway in the World – Sarosh Georges Jacob Quest to the remote Island Saba

HAUTEOC caught up with one of our friends from NYC,  Adventurer Sarosh Georges Jacob on his incredible trip to a remote island east of the Virgin Islands, not your typical landing but definitely exciting – we asked him to share his journey with us – check out his incredible video and photos to Saba! SAROSH: [...]

HAUTE ON FACEBOOK | TECHROOM

HAUTECH NOW BOARDING | JAMES COLEMAN

HAUTECH TRAILBLAZER | “iPhone 4: the Ultimate Haute Travel Tech?” by James Coleman, CEO of TechRoom

June 21, 2010

HAUTECH TRAILBLAZER | “iPhone 4: the Ultimate Haute Travel Tech?” by James Coleman, CEO of TechRoom

With the wait almost over and as people line up for Apple’s new iPhone 4, HAUTEOC gives Travelers yet 5 more reasons to get excited (and none of them include making a phone call): 1. Stay in Touch: If a picture is really worth a thousand words, iPhone 4 may just be the ultimate mobile [...]

BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY

BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY | “Experiencing the night life of the Lebanese people and clubs is something yet to be felt anywhere in the world.” by Emil Chamie, founder of LimeLifeOC.com

June 24, 2010

BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY | “Experiencing the night life of the Lebanese people and clubs is something yet to be felt anywhere in the world.” by Emil Chamie, founder of LimeLifeOC.com

Beirut, Lebanon is a small country with a big heart and has truly inspired me to promote events dedicated to European City Night Life to Orange County.  The city is also known as “The Switzerland and Paris of the East” Jeita Grotto is nominated to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World [...]

EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN GYPSY

Evolution of the MODERN GYPSY | Exploration of The Man, the Music and the Journeys of Spanish Flamenco Guitarist Emilio At-A-Glance with Director Producer Bernardo Peña

June 28, 2010

Evolution of the MODERN GYPSY | Exploration of The Man, the Music and the Journeys of Spanish Flamenco Guitarist Emilio  At-A-Glance with Director Producer Bernardo Peña

What do you get when you take a multicultural kid, expose him, through travel, to various styles of music and traditions, which he eventually as a man, incorporates not only into his everyday life, but also into his livelihood?  Well, in this case, you get a Modern Gypsy.  Emilio by definition is just that.  Of [...]

HAUTE CHILD N THE CITY

HAUTE CHILD N THE CITY | Meetup.com’s OC Social Superfly KALIDA Rocks the House NYC-Style at the Crowne Plaza in Irvine

August 8, 2010

HAUTE CHILD N THE CITY | Meetup.com’s OC Social Superfly KALIDA Rocks the House NYC-Style at the Crowne Plaza in Irvine

If you haven’t already met one of the most charismatic social butterflies here in Orange County, you may be meeting her really soon. Meet Kalida Verdi, a saavy European international traveler with a vivacious spirit and love for people that is contagious. Kalida is one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet in the OC. As [...]

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FASHIONISTA NOW BOARDING | CHRISTINA CLAY

FASHIONISTA NOW BOARDING | The Art of Travel & Style Where the Surf Meets the Turf by Christina Clay, CEO of Stylecliques.com

July 28, 2010

FASHIONISTA NOW BOARDING | The Art of Travel & Style Where the Surf Meets the Turf by Christina Clay, CEO of Stylecliques.com

Last week friends and I attended Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack starting the day packing brunch and taking the train to the race tracks on the Surfliner from Santa Ana, Orange County to San Diego. This trip was a victorious 90 minute coast line ride. And one cannot complain, we enjoyed a relaxing excursion,  just us [...]

HEADLINERS, TRAILBLAZERS & TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT

DISCOVER THE WORLD YOU’VE BEEN MISSING | Aboard The VIRGIN GALACTIC for UCI MIND

August 8, 2010

DISCOVER THE WORLD YOU’VE BEEN MISSING | Aboard The VIRGIN GALACTIC for UCI MIND

Think you’ve been all over the planet? What’s next? Well…. Space, of course! Virgin Galactic has appointed Virtuoso, the premier network of professional travel agents, as their Exclusive Retail Travel Group in North America. Virtuoso travel advisors are the first in the world endorsed to reserve seats on Virgin Galactic spaceflights, due to launch in 2010. Together [...]

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JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT UPDATES

OC AIR COMMUNITY FOCUS | Jazz-Age Inspired mid-century artwork to be featured at John Wayne Airport by Jenny Wedge for OCAir.com

July 26, 2010

OC AIR COMMUNITY FOCUS | Jazz-Age Inspired mid-century artwork to be featured at John Wayne Airport by Jenny Wedge for OCAir.com

A collection of paintings depicting the Jazz Age in a mid-century Geometric Abstract style are on display in John Wayne Airport (JWA) Terminal A Vi Smith Concourse Gallery across from Gates 11 – 14 now through September 20, 2010. This exhibition features art by 12 California artists who explored geometric and angular abstraction during the [...]

ISLAND GEMS

DISCOVER OPULENCE IN PUERTO RICO | The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort to Mark the Legendary Brand’s First Property in the Caribbean Opening this Fall 2010

August 5, 2010

DISCOVER OPULENCE IN PUERTO RICO | The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort to Mark the Legendary Brand’s First Property in the Caribbean Opening this Fall 2010

Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico – Opening November 4th, 2010, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico will mark the debut of the first St. Regis property in the Caribbean, introducing unparalleled luxury and bespoke service to one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Ideally located on a former coconut plantation nestled between the [...]

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SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND ESCAPE | Presenting PAUL GAUGIN CRUISES Discover TAHITI & the Society Islands through the eyes of the Renown Artist

June 15, 2010

SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND ESCAPE | Presenting PAUL GAUGIN CRUISES Discover TAHITI & the Society Islands through the eyes of the Renown Artist

At the turn of the century, impressionist Paul Gauguin traveled to the tropical shores of French Polynesia to create some of his most renowned masterpieces. Today his namesake, the m/s Paul Gauguin, transports you to the same romantic Tahitian vacation paradise—to explore, experience and escape. With the freedom to discover the exotic ports of the [...]

MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE

MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE | OC Equestrian Fans will be romanced by the old-world charm and modern luxury of The Grand Del Mar beginning Opening Day at the Races by Marguerite Munoz

July 6, 2010

MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE | OC Equestrian Fans will be romanced by the old-world charm and modern luxury of The Grand Del Mar beginning Opening Day at the Races by Marguerite Munoz

Bing Crosby’s dream of building a horse racing track in the tranquil seaside community of Del Mar, just 20 miles north of San Diego, was fulfilled in 1937 when he partnered with Hollywood cronies Jimmy Duarte, Pat O’Brien, Oliver Hardy, and Charles S. Horward to erect the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track. Crosby [...]

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HAUTE OFF THE GRILLE | CULINARY EXPLORATIONS

HAUTE OFF THE GRILLE | Javier’s Cantina & Grill in Crystal Cove – A Culinary Exploration to Mexico by Melissa Sherman Pearl

July 26, 2010

HAUTE OFF THE GRILLE | Javier’s Cantina & Grill in Crystal Cove – A Culinary Exploration to Mexico by Melissa Sherman Pearl

So there we were, relaxing on the main patio with margaritas in hand and ocean breezes ruffling our hair. The warm crunchy tortilla chips partnering with fresh guacamole and roasted salsa lent themselves perfectly to Kat and me chatting it up like a couple of college chicks whose IDs were no longer a lie. But [...]

SUNSET AT SIX | TRAVEL & WINE

SUNSET AT SIX | Friends, Conversation & The Jewels of Spain at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel an ENO-Versity Experience

June 24, 2010

SUNSET AT SIX | Friends, Conversation & The Jewels of Spain at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel an ENO-Versity Experience

In the late 16th Century, Spain was through its colonialism, monarchy and trade influenced Europe as the leading power in history.  Spanish Kings and Queens were celebrated through proclamations of royal rankings before the Church, and through Commemorative Crowns that symbolize the seal of this royal establishment to date. (photo of Monarstery of San Lorenzo [...]

ESCAPE ARTIST

Terence Loose is the Escape Artist

WANDERLUST

ROMANTIC TRAVELERS | Thousands of Passerbys Lock their Memories in Paris on the Bridge Alexandre III by Kathy Marino and Marguerite Munoz

May 23, 2010

ROMANTIC TRAVELERS | Thousands of Passerbys Lock their Memories in Paris on the Bridge Alexandre III by Kathy Marino and Marguerite Munoz

HAUTEOC: First off Emeric, what a beautiful film you’ve created, its compelling and portrays a powerful sentiment for those travelers passionate at heart . . Most people consider the 19th century Pont Alexandre III the most beautiful bridge in Paris — without a doubt it is one of the city’s most opulently decorated bridge – [...]

UNDERWATER EXCURSION

UNDERWATER EXCURSION | Deep Sea Dive and Explore the Underwater World of Ancient Greece

June 23, 2010

UNDERWATER EXCURSION | Deep Sea Dive and Explore the Underwater World of Ancient Greece

HAUTEOC TRAVELERS passionate about the underwater world and exploration of ancient Greece, can enjoy travel resource Dive Guide Greece a non-profit legal entity created by professionals of the diving and  tourism industry, to implement specialized and targeted development and promotion of the Greek diving activities, the underwater environment and its surrounding coastal area. Dive Guide [...]

DISCOVER HISTORY IN THE 16TH CENTURY

DISCOVER CLASSIC ITALY | Experience History in a Luxurious Renaissance Palace of the 16th Century

May 3, 2010

DISCOVER CLASSIC ITALY | Experience History in a Luxurious Renaissance Palace of the 16th Century

An aristocratic Palazzo of the 16th century  …at the heart of Florence’s history  PALAZZO MAGNANI FERONI Palazzo Magnani Feroni is an historical home that for over five hundred years has been at the centre of Florence’s aristocratic life: one of the oldest dwellings in the San Frediano neighborhood, it has stood as an important symbol [...]

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