DISCOVER MARIA MENOUNOS loves Loreto, Baja California Sur, and anybody that loves Loreto has experienced Nature in its highest expression of beauty. To retreat in peaceful entertainment, joyful adventure, and ocean zen activities is essential for those looking out to restore bodymind-soul energy and cultivate inspiration. Maria, who has recently been announced as the new lead anchor on E! News, is a celebrity whose intention at heart is to simply help make the world a better place. In her view of the world, we are all here to help each other. Travel does it.
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What do you love most about Baja? There is so much to love - the weather, the activities, etc. But truly what I love most are the people. Hospitality workers at the hotels and restaurants are so committed to seeing you have a good and relaxing time. They are appreciative of your hard earned dollars and go to great efforts to make your experience the most special. You cannot put a price on that. You recently visited the pristine Islands of Loreto. Can you tell us about your experience? It was one of the most beautiful and re-
laxing experiences that my parents, my partner Keven and myself ever experienced. We hiked in the mornings, then we were free to snorkel and swim by day and had great meals under the stars in evening. Some days we just read by the beach or the hotel pool. It was the perfect balance of rest and relaxation. You are known as an American actress, journalist, television host, an occasional professional wrestler and WWE Diva; still, please tell us: Who is Maria Menounos and how do you want to be remembered? Respond this question as if it had been asked by a 10 year old child. I'd like to be remembered as someone who made the world a better place - even just a little. The older I get the more I realize the importance of just helping others in the small time we are here. When you presented at the Earth Day Network's Climate Rally in Washington, DC on April 25, 2010, you encouraged people to go green as you threw carrots into the crowd. What kind of activities, habits and projects qualify under your idea of a green lifestyle? Recycling is big and teaching others about recycling is even bigger. But really, we all just need to do our part whether it's eliminating water bottles, recycling, doing cold water laundry, using hybrid vehicles etc. Just be conscious of being green and try to always do what you can when you can.
Learning about new cultures and escaping from the stress and pressure of work and life. It's important for all of us.
You founded TAH!, a charity that utilizes the power of the entertainment industry and the medium of film to affect for positive social change. Please tell us what inspires you and what does positive social change mean to you? Change can be done in big ways where thousands are influenced. That can be achieved through celebrity. However, positive change can happen one on one, everyday with the people we meet and interact with daily. What is your favorite thing about traveling? Learning about new cultures and escaping from the stress and pressure of work and life. It's important for all of us. What are your must-have essentials when traveling to the beach? Sunscreen, music, headphones and a good book. If there are no amenities, then add in a blanket or folding lounge chair, a towel, maybe a small umbrella, water and fruit. * 12
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