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IDEAL TRAVEL MATE JetPack Lattes Energize BlendJet's Ready-to-Blend Beverage Game Creating coffee shop delights just got quicker and easier than ever. BlendJet, creator of the original portable blender, introduces JetPack Lattes, a variety of ready-to-blend coffee packs that come in six buzz-worthy flavors: Vanilla, Matcha Green Tea, Mocha, Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce, and Chai. The next generation of blenders wouldn't be complete without a convenient beverage option to match. That's why the new JetPack Lattes were expertly designed to keep up with busy, on-the-go lifestyles. Forget about the fridge and freezer and skip the long lines. Just like the BlendJet 2 portable blender, JetPacks were created to come along on every adventure. A perfect companion to the JetPack Lattes, the BlendJet 2 is the internet's most popular blender. With its patented TurboJet technology and 15+ uses per charge, the BlendJet 2 delivers big blender performance on the go. Available exclusively at www.blendjet.com, each JetPack Latte is packed with 60-90 mg of caffeine and made in California with premium ingredients to jumpstart each morning without the dreaded sugar crash. That means a high-end coffee experience with no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Just add your milk of choice, plus optional ice, and blend in a BlendJet 2 for a barista-level frappe in under 60 seconds. BlendJet JetPack Lattes satisfy caffeine cravings without breaking the bank. Gluten-free and vegan, JetPack Lattes are affordable, delicious and can be sipped directly from a BlendJet blender, eliminating paper waste. "JetPack Lattes rival the flavor of those from you-know-who, with far less sugar and calories. They're half the cost of coffee shop frappes, take under 60 seconds to make, and are way more convenient than waiting in line," said BlendJet CEO Ryan Pamplin. "The entire team is obsessed with them, but I've asked that they save some for our customers." When paired with the powerful blending technology of the BlendJet 2, the stashable JetPack Lattes create barista-quality lattes at the touch of a button. JetPacks are also offered in six JetPack Smoothie and six JetPack Protein Smoothie varieties, ranging from Blueberry Banana to the protein-packed Orange Mango Pineapple. BlendJet 2 press assets are here. BlendJet corporate press kit is here. About BlendJet
BlendJet is the most popular blender brand on the internet and one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the world with millions of customers around the globe. BlendJet's patented technology and continued innovation has revolutionized the blender industry and created an entirely new product category: portable blenders. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, BlendJet's on a mission to create products that help people live longer, healthier lives. ___________________________________________________________________
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Malecon' Puerto Vallarta Mexico 2020 PUERTO VALLARTA – MEMORIES THAT ARE NEVER ENDING by Bonnie Carroll Traveling to Puerto Vallarta is something everyone looks forward to and I am one of those people. My personal and family history with this blissful city is filled with special experiences and an opportunity to see what can happen with time as the world gazes on an uncharted territory. My personal discovery began in 1983 on an unexpected trip to the easy, breezy beach town in Mexico. My mother Rose had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a sense of adventure that took us on weekend sojourns through all the art and history museums, abandoned mansions, art film theaters with intermission tea served from silver pots, and dinners in every ethnic restaurant in Chicago starting when I was only five years old. It's really easy to understand why I became a travel gypsy and obsessive food and art lover. 
Rose and I on Vacation
In 1983 my mother invited me to join her in Puerto Vallarta for a weekend. It was our first visit to PV, and we spent our days touring Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, perusing quaint shops, and just losing ourselves in the sleepy little town. I was amused by how fascinated she was with the scintillating stories of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor's romance in the hills overlooking the charming little town. The moments that have stayed in my mind and heart forever were those I spent with her sitting at a rickety picnic table on the beach watching the ocean and eating Mexican street food we had purchased from a family stand a few steps away. It was one of those perfect days where the sky and the water were magnificent shades of blue and a gentle breeze was blowing. Time seemed to stand still with each breaking wave, and we were basking in a kind of blissful harmony. .jpg) Puerto Vallarta Street Food My mother passed away in 2002, and since my weekend with her in 1983 I have been to Puerto Vallarta countless times as a travel writer. I never tire of the visual beauty of the city or the charm of the people who live there. The road next to the beach where we sat together has now become a beautiful Malecon of world renown, filled with amazing art sculptures and an outdoor amphitheater that was inaugurated in 2011 celebrating the appealing Romantica Zone. I still treasure a pendant I bought in a little shop adjacent to the entrance of Our Lady of Guadalupe on that trip with mom, and although I have no idea what it is I love the memories it represents.
Countless new hotels, restaurants, art studios and gift shops line the Malecon and the entire coastal area today. I am blessed for learning all the nuances of fine Mexican food in five-star restaurants or from street vendors, as well as the history of Tequila from brand owners or skilled Tequlier professionals at major resorts for many years and loving every minute of it. To be a witness to the growth anid positive changes that have taken place in one of my favorite Mexican destinations is a joy, and to now live in Santa Barbara, a Sister City to Puerto Vallarta is such a gift. .JPG)
Our Lady of Quadalupe, Puerto Vallarta 2020 Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose construction began in 1851 did not have a crown in 1983 during that first visit, the magnificent crown was placed on top in 1987. Every time I return to Puerto Vallarta I stand with my back to the crown tower and my face toward the sea, with the ocean breeze kissing my face, and I find myself reveling in those precious moments sitting at the picnic table with my mom, and I'm so grateful to remember our mother-daughter PV moments once again. Viva la Mexico – Viva la Puerto Vallarta - Viva la Familia! ___________________________________________________________ Hotel Ynez Opens in Central California Wine Country 
Hotel Ynez is a new boutique hotel in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country on California's Central Coast. Opened March 1, the hotel comes from the creators of Skyview Los Alamos and Granada Hotel & Bistro and is nestled on two lush acres dotted with ancient oak and pine trees and native gardens. Formerly the Meadowlark Inn, new owners Nomada Hotel Group executed a complete transformation of the property. The hotel has 18 spacious rooms with outdoor motel-style entrances, each boasting a private stone patio with a hammock that was responsibly sourced from the Bolivian Amazon. Interiors have restored wood floors and a neutral background palette highlighted with splashes of color, hand-painted tile, stylish patterned textiles, and local art. Beds are outfitted with Matouk bedding, and furnishings include comfy club chairs, vintage vanities, and retro mini-fridges filled with local snacks. Deluxe rooms feature rustic fireplaces, and some rooms have a private hot tub on their patio. The grounds feature bonfire pits, a bocce ball court, strategically placed Adirondack chairs, a grassy lawn for sunbathing or star gazing, and lounge chairs and umbrellas surrounding the restored pool. If you can tear yourself away, grab a complimentary Linus bicycle or e-bike to explore the surrounding Solvang area and its charming Danish village, or go further afield in the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley and visit its many wineries, farms, and hiking trails. Mornings at Hotel Ynez begin with included pre-packed breakfast boxes filled with fresh fruit, banana bread, apple cake, and fresh coffee and tea. When the sun begins to dip below the mountains, guests can gather in the courtyard for local wines, charcuterie, patés, and fresh bread from local favorite Bob’s Well Bread. Hotel Ynez also offers specialty BBQ dinner kits packed with house-seasoned steak, burgers, and seasonal veggies delivered for guests to prepare on their own Weber grill. A spa will debut later in the year, but in-room treatments can be arranged for now. Rates at Hotel Ynez start at $179 per night, including daily breakfast. To book, visit www.hotelynez.com. Hotel Ynez Address 2644 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-9429, USA Phone +1 805-697-5444 Web Visit website ____________________________________________________________________ 
In 2022, Saxony’s State of the Arts Starts with Gerhard Richter in Dresden From February 5 to May 1, the special exhibition, GERHARD RICHTER, will celebrate the 90th birthday of this artist who worked and studied in Dresden New York, New York February 2022 Starting off 2022 with an artistic flare is the Gerhard Richter exhibition celebrating the 90th birthday of this prolific artist who once called Dresden home. Not only was Richter born in Dresden but he also has a special professional connection to the city as his archive is housed at the Albertinum, one of the museums of the Dresden State Art Collections. The exhibition, “GERHARD RICHTER. Portraits. Glass. Abstractions” will run from February 5 to May 1 in three rooms of the upper floor of the Albertinum. Richter himself picked pieces for the exhibition from his private collection as well as from the archive while additional pieces are on loan from other international institutions. The themes of the exhibition focus on images of the Richter’s family in one room; abstracts from recent years in another room; and works of glass and mirrors in the third room. The Gerhard Richter Archive is intended as a center for research and communication concerning the works of Gerhard Richter. It collects and documents all books, catalogues, journals and articles, photographs, videos and CDs that are published about the artist or contain relevant information and contributions about him and his artistic context. An important section of the Archive’s holdings contains unpublished writings and documents, correspondence and photographs. Gerhard Richter was born in Dresden on February 9th, 1932, the first child of Horst and Hildegard Richter. He was recognized early on as a gifted student but the war profoundly impacted Richter and his family, with the death of his brothers and sister, and had a lasting effect on Richter's education and artistic practice. The family had moved away from Dresden but Richter returned to the city to study at the Academy of Fine Arts when he was 18 and graduated after five years. The time at the Academy was important as the students studied and worked for eight hours every day being trained in all aspects of artistic expression and output. Throughout this time, Richter developed deep roots in Dresden making friends, meeting his wife, and maintaining close ties with his Academy mentors and supporters. According to his website, upon completing his studies in 1956, Richter was accepted into an Academy program for promising graduates. In exchange for teaching evening classes to the public, he received a studio and income for the next three years. Richter showed great skill and aptitude and was recognized for his talents by the governing officials and Dresden institutions. At the end of the 1950s, however, Richter was aware that there were developments in the art world in the West that were not being practiced in the East. When he visited the contemporary art exhibit, the Dokumenta, in 1959, he saw art and paintings by Jackson Pollock, Jean Fautrier and became even more aware that there were developments and directions in expressing art that were not available to him in the East. So, in 1961, Richter and his wife left Dresden for the West and settled in Duesseldorf where he attended the Duesseldorf Art Academy (Kunstakademie Duesseldorf) for three years. From there, Richter developed his work and his life, friendships and colleagues who all played important roles. In the ensuing decades Richter won more and more acclaim and international recognition for his paintings. Today, he is one of the most well-known and respected living artists in the world. So, it is with great pride that Dresden and the Albertinum are able to host this exhibition and to highlight the role of Dresden in the artist’s professional development. If you are planning a trip to Dresden, there are a number of other exhibitions at the State Art Collections Dresden that are worth visiting. And the permanent collections are worth a trip in and of themselves and are part of the heart and soul of the city. The State Art Collections of Dresden is comprised of 16 individual museums, as well as additional institutions, such as the Gerhard Richter Archive, located in eight buildings in Dresden, Leipzig and Herrnhut. The Albertinum, where the Richter Archive, is located is right in the heart of the old town and offers masterpieces of art and sculpture from Caspar David Friedrich to Gerhard Richter. Saxony is truly a State of the Arts and worth a visit any time of the year. ____________________________________________________________________ With an Alaska Airlines Flight Pass subscription, you’ll land frequent, flexible flights for one monthly fee from $49/month. Ready to choose your own travel adventure?
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