Under the Fig Tree
Welcome to our blog featuring Santa Monica-inspired stories.
6 Ways to Ease the Back-to-School Transition for Kids (and Parents) in 2020
LifestyleThere’s no question that “back to school” looks a little different this year — or a lot different, upon reflection. To help ease the transition, we’ve put together a few helpful resources and tips for transitioning into your usual family’s typical school mode (in an atypical year).
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Inside Edward Avedis Fine Jewelry’s Bespoke Collection for Lady Gaga
LifestyleAtelier by Edward Avedis, located in the Fairmont Miramar, is known and loved for its custom fine jewelry and celebrity clients, ranging from Laura Dern to Arnold Schwarzenegger. And now, our resident jeweler’s fan club includes none other than one of pop music’s most iconic personalities, Lady Gaga.
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The Top 5 Santa Monica-Inspired Wellness Practices to Stay Balanced in 2020
Under the Fig TreeBetween colorful juice and salad cafés, fitness fanatics jogging up and down the Santa Monica stairs, and restorative beach yoga classes set to the soundtrack of the Pacific, a stroll around Santa Monica makes one thing clear as a SoCal day: Wellness is woven into the very fabric of our oceanfront perch.
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9 Things to Do This Summer in Santa Monica
ActivitiesBetween the expansive, sparkling sands of Santa Monica beach, our iconic pier over the Pacific, and an abundance of al fresco promenades and dining venues, our coastal destination is nothing short of a summer paradise — especially during these unconventional times.
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We’re Ready When You Are: A New Kind of Summer at the Fairmont Miramar
LifestyleIt’s been a long road back, but after months of waiting, wishing, and planning, the time has finally arrived. All of us at the Fairmont Miramar are thrilled to have officially reopened our doors, kicking off a new kind of summer with relaxation, space, and safety front of mind.
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A Blissfully Safe, Contactless Travel Experience: The Bungalows at the Fairmont Miramar
LifestyleStepping into one of the serene private bungalows at the Fairmont Miramar, most guests are met with a combination of sheer bliss and, unexpectedly, a hint of internal conflict to come. As you soak it all in, there’s an instant sense that this place is going to be very challenging to leave behind.
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