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Los Angeles

The author and her sons at LA's Staples Center prior to the hockey game. Photo Lisa Johnston
Sports Maniacs Hit the Big 3 in LA – How Our Family Saw the NBA, NHL and NFL in Los Angeles

Four major sports leagues. Countless cities. So many options. If you’re a professional sports fan, how do you pick the perfect sports weekend? With a lot of planning and a little bit of luck. Travelling to sports games has always been high on my family’s priority list. The NBA, NFL,
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Poolside views of LA from 1 Hotel - photo Debra Smith
Star in Your Own (Vacation) Production, Hollywood Style!

There’s so much to see and do in Los Angeles that you might feel like you need a personal assistant to get you around. Here are some DIY scenarios to get you from the beaches to the back lots in style. Location, Location If you’d like a family-friendly neighbourhood close
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The freshly carved front desk at 1 Hotel - photo Debra Smith
A Star is Born – 1 Hotel West Hollywood

True Green A lot of hotels say they’re environmentally responsible. Most of the time that consists of not changing the sheets or towels unless you ask them to. That’s not really being green in my book. I recently had the pleasure of staying at a genuinely environmentally conscious hotel –
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