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Pussycat Dolls Lounge Kim Kardashian Caesars Palace Las Vegas Casino Hotel info. Kim gets to dance in the Pussycat Dolls Show at PURE nightclub at Caesars. Other celebs that have been guest Dolls include Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge from The Hills on MTV, Carmen Electra, Brittany Spears and Victoria Beckham. We go behind the scenes of the Pussycat Dolls Lounge and Pussycat Dolls Pit. This place developed with Robin Antin and Caesars Palace is really one third club, one third live dance show and one third gaming area. All that equals loads of fun for everyone as the dealers and dancers make for an over the top experience. Checkout podsafe music from Black Adam with his very fitting song Tossing Dice. Photo credit: Photos By:RD/Kabik/Retna Digital

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel Learn about Caesars Palace Las Vegas Casino Hotel. A 5 star hotel in Vegas with their Shadow Bar and top Entertainment from Jerry Seinfeld to Dane Cook and Chris Rock. Explore one of the best nightclubs on The Strip, PURE, and top notch restaurants at Caesars Palace Forum Shops including Bradley Ogden and Sushi Roku. We find out that this amazing property has Bocce Bellas. Beautiful women who are expert bocce ball players that you can actually play a match with. Caesars has endless gaming options, but they infuse fun and excitement into the casino experience to take things to another level.

Need a weekend get-away? Look no further than the chic and quaint boutique hotel, Oceana. Located on the beautiful palm-tree lined Ocean Blvd in Santa Monica, California, Oceana is a hidden hideaway to luxury! Youâll feel like your visiting friends at their beach side condo--not staying at a hotel. This luxurious 70-room property has won numerous awards, including Conde Nasteâs âHot List.â In fact, it was the ONLY Los Angeles hotel to make the list. journeyPod sat down with the Assistant Manager of Oceana, Greg Hutson, to get some real inside scoop. Check out the sounds of podsafe band Frenz and their song Great Delight.

journeyPod was on the guest list for the re-opening of the LâAuberge Del Mar this past June. This magnificent property is everything but a âhotelâ--itâs more like a high-end private beach estate! Del Mar is located about 20 miles north of San Diego and about 90 miles south of Los Angeles. Del Mar itself is the cutest little coastal village! A great place to get away for a relaxing beach weekend. The city is comprised of two square miles of coastal land and has a population around 4,500. LâAuberge has 120 rooms that have just gone under a $200,000 per room renovation! Check out the sounds of Jerry Fee and his song, âAnother Day at the Beach.â

journeyPod continues the journey to luxury travel in Orlando. The Point Orlando Resort, part of Premier Resorts, is a boutique all-suite property located in the heart of Orlando. With a full kitchen, plush bedding and great amenities - The Point offers something for everyone! Visit Oceanaire Seafood Room on International Drive for some of the freshest seafood imaginable (fish is flown in daily). Check out the Chef's Corner with Garey Hiles! Purchase VIP tour tickets to Universal Studios - skip past long lines and take the air-conditioned studio shortcuts to the rides! Dine at the Best Theme Park Restaurant in the World - Mythos Restaurant. journeyPod also had a chance to get personal with Universal's Executive Chef Steve Jayson. Listen in as we chat with Director of Sales and Marketing, Marcus Lundt, of The Point Orlando Resort. Enjoy podsafe artist Buddahead and their track When I fall .

Orlando is a great destination for family travel and luxury adult vacation. With nightlife, golf, spa, entertainment and great dining options, Orlando has made it on the map as one of the best luxury destinations. journeyPod had the pleasure to stay at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal, a property that boasts impressive Italian decor and service. Reminiscent of Portofino, Italy, the hotel sends guests on a journey to the Almalfi coast (minus the passport). Send the kids to Campo Portofino and indulge in a spa treatment, room service, bocci ball, fine dining and entertainment. Lay by the villa pool with cucumbers on your eyes, in an Italian garden, and truly feel like you have traveled miles away from home. Enjoy nightly opera performances in the piazza and let Mamma cook for you at Mamma Della's, an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the heart of the piazza. Only a water taxi ride away from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk, Loews Pacific and the Loews Hard Rock Hotel - Loews Portofino Bay Resort is the ideal getaway for any type of traveler!

Atlanta is a city famed for its Southern hospitality and rapid urban growth. The city views itself as progressive New South boasting expressive modern structures throughout the city. Visitors and locals enjoy visiting the Fox Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, Georgia Acquarium, Coca Cola Museum, Margaret Mitchel House, Zoo Atlanta and the Fernbank Science Center (Friday night Martinis at the Imax is fabulous!). If culinary tourism is what brings you to Atlanta, then check out some of Melissa Libby out there - Wolf Mountain Winery in Dahlonoga, GA offers great wine tasting classes, dinners and special events throughout the year. Make sure to sign up for The Dish email newsletter to see what's cooking at Atlanta's hottest restaurants! Sign up for journeyPod's VIP email newsletter for your chance to win a Free South Beach Weekend! Enjoy podsafe artist Andrew Ryan and his song Heaven is our's tonight .

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Fiji offers pristine beaches, beach bungalos and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. Enjoy amazing scuba diving and snorkeling as well as kayaking for those adventure lovers. Fiji is perfect for Honeymoons and Destination Weddings. We explore one of the best resorts in the world at Jean-Michel Cousteau. This place is almost a 6 star ultra resort with breathtaking views and personal service to meet your every wish.

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. And around the world and a boat ride later is where we found a âhideawayâ, an island tucked away off the coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam in the middle of the South China Sea. Ever dream of your own private beach villa, complete with private pool, and private beach, and butler that answers to your every whim? Dream no further. journeyPod has found it for you! Nha Trang, Vietnam, capital of KhÃnh HÃa province, is located about 280 miles north of Saigon. After youâve trekked around Nha Trang and experienced the fascinating culture, the incredible food, and the most accommodating people, head to a place of total relaxation and privacy. A place so exclusive you need a private boat to travel there. And once you are there, you have nothing to do but relax. journeyPod recommends a Thai massage, performed by Tam, over a babbling brook. journeyPod sat down with Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bayâs GM, Godfrey Vas, for an inside look at this amazing island property. Although there are only 58 villas on theis island resort, they staff at Hideaway numbers over 470! Thatâs more than 7 staff for each villa...talk about service! Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay sister property is located about 30 minutes via boat across the bay on the mainland. Ana Mandara is another journeyPod pick. Be sure to check out the Ana Mandara podcast from a previous show. For now, Iâll leave you with the tropical sounds of Sugar Fix and their song Private Island.

journeyPod and Foodtrekker have teamed up to explore the culinary hub of Portland, Oregon. Portland is a big small city with a wide variety of unique neighborhoods. Each neighborhood tells a unique story and the people around you are extremely friendly and laid back. Take the MAX transit system to the neighborhoods of Hawthorne, Dellwood and Alberta or drive an hour to the nearest beach, volcano, mountain, vineyard or brewery. Erik Wolf, President and CEO of the International Culinary Tourism Association and Publisher of Foodtrekker.com explains that culinary tourism is more than a 5-star restaurant and focuses on the culinary culture of a city - chefs, local ingredients, cooking schools, recipes, etc. Sip on a Death Charge or Mexican Coffee at Coffee People. Enjoy a martini at Vault and Clark Lewis and let your tastebuds hop around at one of Portland's many Breweries like the Allameeda Brewing House. Enjoy podsafe artist Allison Crowe and her hit This little bird .

journeyPod is heading out west to a city that has been labeled North America's Best Big City by Money Magazine. Portland, Oregon is a city that has an amazing local scene, fantastic dining options and a wide variety of modern and historic accomodations. With unique neighborhoods, proximity to the beach, volcanoes, mountains, vineyards and breweries - its hard to ever get bored in this great city! We chat with Erik Wolf, President and CEO of the International Culinary Tourism Association and Publisher of Foodtrekker.com who tells us more about culinary tourism and some of his favorite hotspots in Portland which include Vindalho, Mamma Mia Trattoria, A Pizza Scholls, Farm Cafe and Noble Rot. journeyPod and Foodtrekker have joined forces to bring you expert audio and written reviews of restaurants, bars and nightlife in top destinations. Travel like a local, not like a tourist!

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. And around the world is where we traveled to find break-taking views of the South China Sea, incredible food, fascinating culture, and the most accommodating people. Nha Trang, Vietnam, capital of KhÃnh HÃa province, is located about 280 miles north of Saigon. Its pristine beaches are perfect for snorkeling and of course scuba diving. The best food in Nha Trang is found on the streets and the smaller restaurants. journeyPod highly recommends Song Bien (âOcean Waveâ) for the best coconut chicken dish. And be sure to try the Vietnamese coffee (Phin CafÃ). Check out the 5 star elegance at the beachfront Ana Mandara. Be sure to introduce yourself to Lucie at the front desk, and tell her Andrea from journeyPod sent you! And donât forget to check out the spa for an unique Vietnamese âcuppingâ massage. journeyPod sat down with Ana Mandara GM, Lionel Valla, for an inside look at this amazing property. Ana Mandaraâs sister property is located about 30 minutes via boat across the bay. Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay is another journeyPod pick so be sure to check out that podcast on an upcoming show. Check out the tropical sounds of Steve Doctor and their song South China Sea.

Boston is a city where sports fans, history buffs and the cosmopolitan crowd can mingle while taking in the beautiful sights, shopping and, of course, the impressive culinary scene. journeyPod's favorite Boston restaurants include Anna's Taqueria, Red Bones, Fiore and Tasca. As for nightlife spots - check out Publik House, Soho, Saint and Sanctuary! If luxury and proximity is what you're looking for in Boston - book your next trip at the Beacon XV Hotel. A favorite of Ringo Starr, Julie Andrews and Boston native Mark Wahlberg - guests enjoy vintage ports in their own mini-bar, rooftop jacuzzi overlooking the city and the comfort and relaxation of Beacon's canopy beds. Here to tell us more about the property is General Manager, William Sander, of the Beacon XV. Enjoy podsafe and mainstream band Dashboard Confessional and their hit Bend and not break .

Striker VIP is a fully customized once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experiences for the world's most discriminating consumers. Enjoy your own private helicopter tour, celebrity chefs cooking for you at your own secluded mansion and front row tickets to Vegas's hottest sold out shows. Whether its a romantic getaway, business trip or bachelor party - let Striker VIP customize your next Vegas experience. Listen in as journeyPod chats with Striker about his latest projects which include the construction on the largest nightclub in the world and his own television show titled Rags to Riches . Striker also discusses some of his own personal favorite hotspots in Vegas which include Mario Batali's B The Rhythm .

The Meridian Luxury Suites in Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the city's best kept secrets. Just one block off the strip, walking distance from Restaurant Row , the monorail and only eight minutes from the airport - you couldn't find a better location. The secret here is the all-suite accomodations! Each room comes fully-furnished and decked out with the latest hi-tech electronics and plush bedding! Challenge your friends to a game of racquetball, squash, tennis or simply enjoy the serenity of the lush gardens and tranquil pool. Don't know your way around Vegas? Don't fret - the helpful concierge will guide you in the right direction. The Meridian Luxury Suites Las Vegas is located at 250 East Flamingo Road. Listen in as journeyPod chats with the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eric Lynn. Enjoy native Nevada podsafe artist Andrew Ryan and his hit Heaven is ours tonight .

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. journeyPod certainly experienced ârenewal and inspirationâ during our stay at Estancia La Jolla Hotel Book your room at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa today and get ready for some serious relaxation! Youâre gonna love it! And speaking of âloving itâ, Iâll leave you now with the sounds of up and coming artist, Gary Pfaff, and his song, âHey Love.â

For the past decade, Atlanta has made a name for itself as a culinary tourism destination. The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is helping the gourmet growth by keeping Atlantan's fed and satisfied with their innovative restaurants and talented chefs. Pano's and Lance Armstrong! For a full list of top Atlanta restaurants and bars visit our Atlanta Destination Guide. Check out our Chef's Corner with Lisa Smith of Bluepointe!

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Discover Reykjavik, Iceland nightlife We visit the Blue Lagoon outdoor geo thermal pool and hot spring spa. Checkout great views from the top of the Viking Saga Museum and learn about the history of the Vikings. We cover Iceland restaurants, bars, and find the perfect downtown hotel. Enjoy Icelandic seafood and friendly people. Explore unspoiled lands and a natural outdoor setting. We make our home base in the heart of downtown Reykjavik at the Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel which has hosted Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, and Duran Duran over the years. The staff was super friendly and helped us arrange tours and dinners. Take in the eclectic sounds of 2012AM which counts Iceland's own, Bjork, as their major musical influence.

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We splash thru snow, ice, and mud climbing a glacier in a super jeep in Iceland. Explore a geyser, waterfall, crater, mountains, and more. Iceland is the Land of Ice and Fire with its amazing geo thermal energy and hot springs making it a very green eco-friendly destination loved by Jodi Foster, Gwenyth Paltrow, and other stars. Listen in to learn more about Iceland's breathtaking landscapes. We had a blast discovering all of the natural beauty across the country. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a rare podsafe track we found from an Icelandic artist who worked with Bjork called Pondus.

New York is filled with unique luxury properties - each offering something a little different, making the guest feel welcome and pampered. The Kitano Hotel, located in the heart of Manhattan, boasts impressive Japanese design, comfort and cuisine with a modern twist. Listen in as Akane Moriguchi, Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the hotel, shares the details of this exciting luxury property. She discusses the hotel amenities and services and even mentions celebrity guests that have enjoyed their stay at the Kitano - like Tennis Star Maria Sharapova! Enjoy podsafe band Bill and their hit Panacea .

The Bryant Park Hotel is a sleek and stylish boutique hotel located at the Bryant Park in New York. Guests enjoy spacious luxury rooms, exceptional service and state-of-the-art amenities. Let the Entertainment Planner select your itinerary, catch a movie premiere in the screening room, enjoy Asian Fusion cusine at Koi or choose in-room entertainment from one of the largest adult video libraries in New York! Sit back and listen to podsafe trance artist Alienation and their track When Angels Cry .

No trip to Bermuda is complete without stopping by the Swizzle Inn at Baileys Bay. Since 1930, The Swizzle Inn has been entertaining locals and tourists from all over. The walls are covered in business cards, love notes and messages from happy guests. The mood is lively and the food is fantastic. Swizzle South Shore, the newest restaurant, has become just as popular as the original. The Fish Sandwich is by far the best on the island, possibly the world! Famous guests have included Ted Kennedy, Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood and Terry Bradshaw. Sip on a Rum Swizzle, cheer with football fans and let loose at the Swizzle Inn and Swizzle South Shore. Enjoy podsafe artist Sly Joe and their hit Sooner than later .

Cambridge Beaches Resort in Bermuda is the ideal place to reconnect with your loved one. Experience complete privacy in Bermuda's oldest cottage colony. Enjoy a couple's massage treatment, play crouquet, sit in a private pool overlooking the ocean and sip on fine champagne or Bermudian rum. Let Chef Klement whip you up something delectable at the Tamarisk Room, enjoy a light snack at their beachside bistro Breezes or sip on a Margarita at Shutters, their poolside bar. Find your energy and take a beachside yoga class or take advice from some of their guest speakers. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, the relationship counselor, was a recent speaker who helped a few lucky couples reconnect while vacationing in Bermuda. In March, Mariel Hemingway advised guests on how to stay fit and healthy. Check out the Cambridge Beaches for a list of upcoming guest speakers and seasonal specials. Enjoy podsafe artist Morning Lane and their track She Dancer .

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. journeyPod recently had the opportunity to sit and chat with world famous Chef, Damon Gordon. Chef Damon is responsible for all the culinary offerings served at The Quarter Kitchen and throughout The Ivy Hotel, San Diego. âChefâ as he prefers to be called gave journeyPod some inside scoop on the three ingredients he cannot cook without. Wanna take a guess? Be sure to listen to the podcast show from last month with The Ivy Hotelâs General Manager, Rick Gluth. Check out the sounds of The Ben Bowen Project and their song, Kitchen Music.

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We party at The Maritime Hotel in New York which has an amazing deck, bars, restaurants, a club, and rooftop cabanas to compliment this sexy boutique hotel in NYC. Dine where stars like Nicole Kidman and Marc Jacobs go for sushi and japanese food in New York City at the tasty and trendy Matsuri. Thx to baobee for the photo.

Located at the fabulous Elbow Beach Resort, Lido Restaurant serves fresh seafood with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. Simplicity of the dish is something that Lido strongly believes in. Chef Max Olivari uses sauces and spices to enhance the dish, not surpress it. This means less cream and butter sauces (Carb-conscious diners are in luck!) Lido is part of the Little Venice Group Restaurants in Bermuda. On the Elbow Beach property guests can also enjoy sushi at the Seabreeze Lounge as well as a Mai Tai and afternoon snack at Mickey's Beach Bistro (Bermuda's first and only beach bistro!) Listen in as General Manager, Ennio Lucarini, discusses the idea and cuisine of Lido. Check out our podcast with Zeudi Hines of Elbow Beach! Enjoy podsafe artist Amy Ayres and her track My Place .

Part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the historic Elbow Beach Bermuda, located on the spectacular south shore, is the epitome of luxury. With 235 rooms, half of which are garden cottages, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of ocean, state-of-the-art amenities, private beach, fitness facility, pool, tennis, golf, scooter rentals and much more. Let Mandarin Oriental do what they do best - pamper you - at the Espa where you can relax in your own private spa suite and let the trained professional choose the perfect treatment for you with their Time Ritual Program. Seafood has never tasted so fresh! Chef Tomasz pleases the palate fusing together global cuisine at the Seahorse Grill. Other dining options include Seabreeze Terrace, Blue Point, Mickey's Beach, Bistro Veranda Bar (Bermuda's first and only rum bar) and Lido. Stay tuned for our podcast with General Manager Enyo Lucarini of Lido. Enjoy podsafe duo Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard and their hit Falling Slowly

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. journeyPod certainly experienced âindulgence served gracefullyâ during our stay at The Ivy Hotel, located in the heart of the GasLamp Quarter of San Diego. The Ivy Hotel is upscale luxury all the way...I mean what other hotel are you greeted at the front desk, escorted to your room, offered to have your garments pressed and unpacked for you, then brought a complimentary glass of champagne by your personal butler? Yes, I did just say âpersonal butlerâ....a butler who is happy to draw you a Molten brand bubble bath, complete with music, candles, and a beverage. If relaxation isnât what you had in mind, have no fears. The Ivy is home to THREE clubs...Club Eden, Ultra Lounge, and Club Envy. All the staff wear âcostumesâ (do not even whisper the word âuniformsâ!) created by Chinese designer, Tadashi. What are you waiting for?! Book your room at The Ivy Hotel today and get ready for some serious pampering! Be sure to listen for the upcoming podcast show with Chef Damon Gordon of The Ivy Hotelâs restaurant, The Quarter Kitchen. Check out the sounds of The Funktrainer and their funky song, The Secrets of Princess Ivy.

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We sip champagne at the BubbleQ on the beach along with celebrity chefs like Giada, Tyler Florence, Al Roker, Cat Cora, and Pat Neely. We catchup with the Rathbun Brothers who just beat Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. Listen in from the South Beach Wine Over 3000 VIP guests enjoyed Moet Music from Death Cab for Cutie and their song Title and Registration.

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Listen in as Iron Chef Cat Cora and Iron Chef Morimoto give us some info on their cooking styles at the South Beach Wine Cat shares some news on her new CCQ barbeque restaurant opening in May. Iron Chef Morimoto talks about his restaurants in Philly, NY, and India. Cat grew up in Mississippi and so she uses some Southern cooking styles in her own dishes. She also relies on her Greek upbringing to blend in wonderful Mediterranean flavors. And of course her culinary training in France with 3 star Michelin chefs. Morimoto left Nobu to start his own restaurants. He was the original Iron Chef Japanese on the first Iron Chef programs in Japan. Enjoy the sounds of Brain Buckit and their tune, Let the Boogie Out. Photo credit thx to evan eggers.