HIGH LIFE/HIGHLIGHT THE
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WITH LIFESTYLE CONTRIBUTOR JOE A. GOMEZ III Every now and then we all need a reason to get up and get away. For me, it’s either sports or concerts.
FOLLOW THE
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With Coldplay having extended their lengthy “Music of the Spheres World Tour” with a brief run of North American dates in Fall 2023, I’m using this month’s column space to catalog everything you’ll need and everywhere you’ll want to go to make the Los Angeles dates in September. It’ll be worth it too, as multi-time Grammy winner H.E.R. and 070 Shake will serve as openers.
THE GEAR The Band
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Anyone can thrift or run to academy for affordable luggage, but if you’re wanting state of the art, this is my recommendation. “Meet the future of luxurious rolling luggage. Imagined by Marc Newson, widely acknowledged as the most influential industrial designer of his generation, this lightweight 4-wheeled carry-on has a completely flat interior thanks to its large external cane. Every detail exudes innovation and lightness: from the discreet new TSA lock to the most comfortable wheels ever designed by Louis Vuitton. Travel in style with your Horizon 55, which offers surprisingly large interior capacity for a cabin-friendly bag.”
THE STAY My favorite place to post up every time I’m in LA is The W Hotel, hands down. “This boutique Hollywood hotel is located on the doorstep of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is 15 minutes’ walk from Dolby Theater.” With a rooftop pool and restaurants inside, it’s convenient and perfect for recouping after jet lag.
The W Hotel
