Travel

Pack your bags! No, really. You may be taking an awesome vacation this evening. 

Last year's event 

The Phoenix Suitcase Party is an awesome concept- patrons congregate for an amazing party (benefiting three incredible non profits) in the luxurious private jet hangar of the Deer Valley Airport- suitcases in tow. Upon entry, guests are handed a raffle ticket- after walking the red carpet and a night of delicious appetizers, drinks, and tunes by the Chadwick's, excitement builds as a luxury jet pulls into the hangar.

Last year's private jet 

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Sun, surf and sustainability—if anything drives San Diego’s culinary scene nowadays, it’s these three concepts. And if any restaurant embodies such principles from the first sip to the last forkful, it’s Cucina Urbana (619.239.2222, www.sdurbankitchen.com), the earthily hip eatery that opened last June.

Tell people you’re going to try standup paddle boarding (that’s SUP to insiders), and you’ll probably suffer a few unflattering comparisons to Jennifer Aniston. But it doesn’t matter if you’re an unathletic mother of one who counts trolling Nordstrom as her most strenuous weekly exercise. (Hypothetically speaking, of course.) Because at La Jolla’s Surf Diva (858.454.8273, www.surfdiva.com), founder Izzy Tihanyi likes to assure you she’ll be happy if your stomach never leaves the board--so long as you and said board get in the water.

Daydreams of the sun on your skin and wind in your hair are a sign that your mind, body and soul need a little rejuvenation. We know how taking vacations can throw you off schedule, but we insist that a weekend getaway should do the trick. We introduce you to four revitalizing destinations close to home, sure to recharge your body and invigorate your senses. Get ready to plan the perfect weekend getaway.

Skylofts at MGM Grand