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Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.
With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury.
TOP 5 Luxury Cruise Lines for Your Next Vacation
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This industrial-chic spot serving elevated Southern classics stocks an extensive array of whiskeys. 18169 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens Rustic, garden-style eatery with upscale, locally sourced Amer ican fare, cocktails & regional 2301wines.San Joaquin Hills Rd, Coro na Del Mar, CA 92625
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Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen Carefully presented entrees & desserts star at this unmarked es tablishment with upscale cuisine. 141 S Glassell St, Orange, CA Ironwood Contemporary eatery featuring creative American cuisine made with garden produce, plus wines.
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
The Hobbit Multicourse French-inspired meals begin in a wine cellar then move up into a refined, homey 2932space.E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
A converted cottage houses this beachside eatery serving California favorites & a popular 15breakfast.CrystalCove, Newport Coast, CA
Porch & Swing Steaks, seafood & other farm-totable dishes in a stylish restau rant with a rustic vibe & a bar. 2010 Main St Suite 170, Irvine, CA
25250 La Paz Rd Suite 100, Laguna Hills, CA THE RANCH Restaurant
Marché Moderne Chic French establishment is a popular spot for classic entrees along with inventive small plates. 7862 E Pacific Coast Hwy, New Port Beach, CA
Sophisticated mainstay features farm-fresh, seasonal steak & seafood meals in an elegant 1025interior.EBall Rd #101A, Anaheim, CA
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Fiesta de las Golondrinas (Festival of the Swallows)
Some of the activities and events include the annual Taste of San Juan, Kids Pet Parade, El Presidente Ball, Fiesta Grande which includes the Hairiest Man & Soiled Dove Contests, and the infamous Hoosegow Day round-up. All these events culminate with the Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire. Learn more at orangecounty.net.
Feb 6 Black History Parade and Unity Festival Members of the community are invited to the event to enjoy a well-attended parade. Immediately following the Black History Parade is a Unity Festival offering interactive lessons on black history in the Youth Village, live music and dance entertainment, business connections and information, health information and screenings, activities for young people, college fair, food booths run by community groups and food trucks. Visit orangecounty.net.
Apr 17 Farmers’ Market Easter Celebration Hop on over to the Center Street Promenade for some Easter treats, decor, and activities! Take photos with the Easter Bunny, Participate in an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg painting and browse the booths of our amazing vendors. Learn more at orangecounty.net.
The Tet Festival boasts about the attraction of over 100,000+ audiences and hundreds of booths in a span of a three day weekend event. Visitors are immersed with a vibrant array of traditional foods, live entertainment, Pho eating contest, festive games, and customs celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Visit orangecounty.net for details.
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Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.
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Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.
This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.
This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.
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Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future. We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.
Education Trends
Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.
Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.
Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.
Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.
Gamification
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Crawfish Festival
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Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs and blanket to help celebrate our nation’s independence! Live music, plus activities, Centennial Farm, bounce house, community booths and contests. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Learn more at orangecounty.net.
Aug 20 BBQ Music Fest Award-winning BBQ pitmasters all over the nation battle it out against locals for grand title for the Best BBQ and your vote as the People’s Choice Favorite. Trust us, the competition will be intense and the flavors rich in a fierce effort to produce the best that their secret recipes have to offer. You’ve never had BBQ like this before! Pulled pork sandwiches, freshoff-the-bone ribs, tangy barbecue chicken and many other finger-licking dishes. Learn more at orangecounty.net.
Come discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring 140 of Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpiece, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all. Learn more at orangecounty.net.
Fresh live crawfish, flown in daily from Louisiana and prepared true, Louisiana-style with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce. For over 26 years the Crawfish Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. Come experience a New Orleans tradition! Details at orangecounty.net.
Costa Mesa Independence Day Community Celebration
Sep 3 Festival of Arts
The LGBTQ Center OC advocates for individuals’ rights and represent the policy and legislative interests of OC’s LGBTQ community. We have programs for seniors, gay, lesbian, trans, youth, and those living with HIV. The LGBTQ Center OC offers mental health and HIV testing. www.lgbtqcenteroc.org | 714-953-LGBT (5428)
THE LGBTQ CENTER OC
ORANGE COUNTY LGBT PRIDE
Radiant Health Centers provides the LGBTQ+ community medical services that are compassionate and comprehensive while continuing to serve those living with and affected by HIV. radianthealthcenters.org | (949) 809-5700
ORANGE COUNTY EQUALITY COALITION
BRAD BRAFFORD LGBT CENTER ON 4TH
OCEC was founded by a group of extraordinary individuals who shared the vision of a more just and equitable Orange County. Our vision it to achieve a safe, inclusive, and equitable Orange County for the LGBTQ+ community to the benefit of all. ocequality.org | (714) 248-6530
Orange County LGBT Pride’s Mission is to Strengthen the Identity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community within Orange County. We Unite LGBTQ+ People, Empower Them to Live Openly with Pride and Promote Respect for All. Part of That is Celebrating Their Vibrant Culture, Traditions and Enduring Spirit. We Also Help Provide Opportunities to Foster Tolerance, Awareness, Safety and Support in the LGBTQ+ Community While Forging Alliances with the Orange County Public at Large. www.prideoc.com | (714) 869-7392
RADIANT HEALTH CENTERS LGBTQ+ HEALTH AND HIV CARE
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The Brad Brafford LGBTQ Center on 4th is the social hub for the Orange County LGBTQ community. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Ana, (named one of the top 5 great neighborhoods in the U.S.) this venture of the LGBTQ Center Orange County celebrates the culture, art, and lives of the LGBTQ community. (714) 953-5428 | lgbtqcenteroc.org
VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.
InteractiveStudent-controlledStyleBlackboards
By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.
Virtual Reality TEDx Learning
The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.
A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.
Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.
This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace. This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.
This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.
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