Tips from Pacific Waters Spa’s Carol McIntire, Spa Manager to revitalize yourself

Spring. Ah that glorious time of year when the temperature warms, flowers begin to bloom and life seems to awaken after the months of cold. Spring is a harbinger of all kinds of rituals, a time of renewal and when the world around us takes on new life, new activity and new hope.

The promise of spring is universal. So, what “rites of spring” are right for you? Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa’s Carol McIntire, Spa Manager recommends a few ways to welcome spring into your life and help awaken your body, skin and self. Carol McIntire has been in the spa and healing industry for 17 years. Professionally educated and trained in both Massage Therapy and Counseling, her passion is to foster awareness for the internal processes that create outward change.

Shamrocks, green beer and Irish pride are tell tale signs St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing. Will you be wearing green and declaring yourself Irish for a day March 17? We will be at The OCeanfront! And whether you’ll be throwing your own St. Patty’s Day party or looking for a bar with St. Patty’s Day specials we have you covered.

Read on to see our favorite St. Patty Day cocktail recipes—and don’t forget to share your results with The OCeanfront community! You can find us on Facebook and we invite you to upload pictures, post comments or let us know which recipes were your favorites.

Wedding planner diva Vanessa Rockafellow from the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort reveals how she helps couples create the wedding of their dreams.

Vanessa Rockafellow (AKA VRock of the Weddings at the Waterfront blogging duo, Dani and VRock) knows how to throw a party. With nearly 10 years experience planning hundreds of successful weddings, she has done it all -- huge weddings, , intimate gatherings, exotic themes, classic romance, outrageous, sweet and luxury-on-a-budget.

When we turned to her for advice on how to help brides and grooms with planning a beach wedding at The OCeanfront, she came through with suggestions for everything from planning a green wedding to how to stay organized from afar. As a member of several wedding associations, including the Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA), Association of Certified and Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) and Association of Bridal Consultants, she brings not only experience to the table, but also insights on current wedding trends.

Read on for her tips, and let us know your thoughts here on our blog or on our Facebook Page.

Spring is right around the corner and that means love is in full bloom. This is the time of year when many brides-to-be (and their wedding planners!) start dreaming about the perfect beach wedding. Orange County is the ideal wedding location, whether you're thinking large or intimate, extravagant or dainty, ocean view or right on the sand.

Since the perfect wedding requires plenty of planning and time to get the details right, here are a few offerings from The OCeanfront’s six waterfront resorts that will get you thinking ahead to Spring 2011. Each of these packages can be tailored to fit the couple's needs and aspirations. So, read on and become inspired to create the beach wedding of your dreams!

Did we say love was in the air this Spring? Well sure, but Spring also brings out the golfers! The Orange County coast is a great place for golf lovers with more than a dozen courses. This post covers upcoming golf events, as well as stay-and-play packages along The OCeanfront.

Our March OCHotList sweepstakes offers one lucky person a $75 gift certificate to Shades Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. Which means you can hit the links and then chill out with a glass of something refreshing and a great meal -- on us!

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