Tag Archives: California fires

Travel Tidbits: One Hot Hotel and the Mystery Behind Hotel Soap

ONE HOT HOTEL In a previous blog I touted the generosity of Hollywood billionaire David “DreamWorks” Geffen who recently donated his newly renovated hotel in Malibu to area residents displaced by the raging wildfires. Geffen’s posh Malibu Beach Inn hadn’t even hosted its first full house of new customers before the devastating fires erupted and the Hollywood mogul turned his property into a shelter for firefighters and evacuees. The inn’s manager told news reporters they couldn’t stomach having spare rooms available and not offering them to those in need. Fire victims are currently staying for free at the luxurious inn … Continue reading →

Britney’s Home Away From Home In Fire’s Path

I’m not referring to the pop star’s sprawling beachfront Malibu pad that she shares with her two sons (when she’s allowed to see them). I’m talking about Brit’s rehab digs–Malibu Promises. The rehabilitation center to the stars (other unsuccessful alum include Lindsay Lohan) was forced to move staff members and about 20 patients as flames from the massive Southern California wildfires crept closer to the facility. Promises CEO told news reporters staff members evacuated everyone from the premises after the power went out and they could see flames coming over the mountain. Patients were reportedly relocated to an “upscale hotel” … Continue reading →

Air Travel and the California Wildfires—What You Need To Know

If you have a flight scheduled to arrive or depart from any airport in Southern California this week you are in line to catch a break. Today, a number of major airlines announced they are waiving fees for passengers looking to reschedule flights in or out of the area’s airports because of the raging wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres, destroyed more than 1300 homes and claimed at least one life. Typically, travelers wanting to change flights are subject to fees that exceed $100 in some cases. But, most major carriers said they would be waiving those fees to … Continue reading →

Celebrity Fire Watch—–Update

If you are Suzanne Somers’ neighbors you have to be wondering if she is a lightning rod of sorts. Can lightning really strike the same place twice? The actress and her family have been forced to evacuate their temporary residence in Malibu as a ferocious wildfire closes in. Sadly, the former “Three’s Company” star knows the drill all to well. You’ll recall Somers lost her beachfront home in another Malibu fire earlier this year. The actress moved into temporary digs nearby and news reports are now confirming that the massive blaze that has already charred thousands of acres is threatening … Continue reading →