Tag Archives: Newport Beach

It’s a Cake Paradise in Newport Beach, California

Posted on 22/05/2012 by magellanstraits

Who doesn’t like cake? Whether you are meeting friends, having a celebration or just need a sweet and delicious treat, you can’t beat a cupcake … or two.  By an odd twist of fate, some of the very best of America’s bakeries … Continue reading →

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Vintage Photo Series – John Wayne at The Savoy London

Posted on 09/05/2012 by magellanstraits

Retro image two of our new series of vintage black and white images relates to The Savoy London, home to countless celebrities throughout its long and illustrious history.  This image jumped out at me as it links two of our … Continue reading →

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Five of the Best… Romantic Hideaways!

Posted on 01/05/2012 by magellanstraits

For edition seven of Magellan PR’s Five of the Best series, we are feeling all romantic and just a little loved up. So here is our five of the best romantic hideaways across our client base. Steal a kiss at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach – Newport Beach … Continue reading →

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Splashing about on the Water in Newport Beach

Posted on 24/04/2012 by magellanstraits

With crystal clear blue waters as far as the eye can see Newport Beach, with the largest small yacht harbour in the world and a number of pristine beaches (voted Best Urban Beach 2011 by Beach Tomato and named as one of the cleanest … Continue reading →

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Five of the best… Sweet hangouts in Newport Beach

Posted on 19/04/2012 by magellanstraits

For edition five of Magellan PR’s Five of the Best series, we are visiting Visit Newport Beach, California, USA, as they know all the sweetest places to be! The one and only Balboa Bar is a unique refreshing treat from Balboa Island. The Balboa bar is a rich slab … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Duffy, Duffy Boats that is…

Posted on 11/04/2012 by magellanstraits

Until I started work at Magellan PR, I had no idea what a Duffy Boat was.  Oh how quickly things can change! Since discovering Visit Newport Beach I have learnt a little about these tenacious little boats – smart little golf carts on … Continue reading →

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Five of the Best – Swimming Pools

Posted on 16/02/2012 by magellanstraits

For edition four of Magellan PR’s Five of the Best series, we are dreaming of the heat of summer and cooling off at five of the most stylish places across our client base. Further information or high and low resolution imagery … Continue reading →

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The Most Unique Pool in the World?

Posted on 06/09/2011 by magellanstraits

Inspired by Rome’s famed landmark, The Coliseum Pool at the luxury resort Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California (www.pelicanhill.com) has to be classed as one of the most strikingly unique pools ever seen, anywhere.  Here are five key fast facts: … Continue reading →

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