By Robin Rothwell
Los Angeles County, California is overflowing with an abundance of entertaining and intriguing venues where an EX can lose herself completely in a variety of ways – arts, culture, restaurants, nightlife, bars, salons, spas, shopping, day trips, theater, museums, amusement parks, concerts, wineries, movie studios, history, architecture, beaches, mountains, deserts - there’s something for every woman! So come on, girlfriends! EXILE, EXPRESS, EXORCISE, EXPLORE AND EXHALE in one of the word’s most exciting cities - L.A.!
EXile yourself at the scandalous hideaway of the rich and famous - the Chateau Marmont Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in glamorous Hollywood! In this castle-like hotel, you can be as public or as private as you wish. Pretend you’re a star and ensconce yourself in elegant solitude in your poolside bungalow or garden cottage, or mingle with the international elite in the Bar Marmont. Spend the day lounging poolside on the lovely sun patio surrounded by lush gardens, Martini in hand of course! When you are ready to EXit EXile, the wild to mild nightlife of the world famous Sunset Strip and Hollywood Boulevard are just outside the hotel's front door. Upon return from your evening out, don’t be surprised if you see the ghosts of past guests Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable!
EXpress yourself at Goddess Dance & Fitness Studio in Canyon Country by bringing out your inner stripper! Goddess Studio is owned and operated by former actress, singer and “Wild Child” Emma Ridley. This entertaining and provocative alternative workout is for women only, so let loose ladies! The Goddess inside you will be revealed as you prance about with wild abandon in this luxurious, chandelier lit, velvet draped studio. Sensual but strenuous "Diva Dance" classes include a combination of yoga, pilates, belly dancing, ballet, burlesque and the oh so popular pole dancing! Women of all shapes and sizes absolutely love swinging around on the stripper poles, all the while getting in a fantastic workout. Both your body and mind will be transformed!
EXorcise your demons by shopping and spending all that money your EX never wanted you to at the most famous three blocks on the world - Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! Hobnob with the stars and socialites while browsing the ritzy designer boutiques of Gucci, Armani, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Chanel, to name a few. But don’t even think of entering Bijan, the world’s most expensive men’s store, without an appointment! If you’re seeking the “Pretty Woman” experience, visit Boulmiche on nearby Santa Monica Boulevard, or have a drink in the piano bar of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Splurge on a Tiffany heart tag bracelet (a fabulous souvenir for only $175.00!), then take a well-deserved lunch break and people watch at Cafe Rodeo or McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Grill before ending your day with a 40 minute tram ride on the charming Beverly Hills Trolley, where you will tour posh neighborhoods and see some of Beverly Hills’ most prominent attractions.
