6DegreesofDaysLikeThis | “If everyone is approximately six steps away from another person on earth, in theory we can Make a World of Difference for causes we care about in six steps or less.” – Kathy Marino

HAUTEOC TRAVELER PARTNERS WITH GLOBALGIVING.ORG | If everyone is approximately six steps away from another person on earth, by the difference of two or more friends in six steps or less, than in theory, we can realize we have the exponential potential to “Make a World of Difference” in the Global Community just by sharing a message, a photo, an experience or an amazing travel journey.  Recently, Hauteoc Traveler partnered with the non-profit Charity GlobalGiving.org, and now each time you BookTravel@Hauteoc.com we donate a portion of proceeds on your behalf to an international country in crisis.   … Continue Reading

MOROCCAN SUNDANCE | Saffron Mojitos, Moroccan delights and Eclectic vibes kick off the Summer Heat by Damia Azar of Le Napoleon Cafe

Morocco has always been a prime destination for the rich and famous like Forbes and Elizabeth Taylor, the rockstars like Jimi Hendricks Abd the Rolling Stones who recorded few albums there in the sixties , the Hippies!  It has always been a great playground for the wealthy and the literary minded like Paul Bowles who lived in Tangier ! P. Diddy celebrated his birthday there few years ago, Brad and Angie go to the Mamounia in Marrakeck constantly, and the Great Yves Saint Laurent made  The Villa Jardins Majorelle his second home in Marrakech!  Morocco is like a tree who’s nourishing it’s roots in Africa but is being kept alive by Europe and it’s proximity!   Come FRIDAY | JUNE 10 6p-10p  have a little taste of the Moroccan experience at our kickoff summer party RSVP at www.SunsetAtSix.com ! (Event is SoldOut.) … Continue Reading

THE GLOBAL GARDEN | Plant a Seed of Good on Monday, May 30th for Japan at Laguna Nursery, Laguna Beach – Live Cabaret Concert Performances

“If people took care of their gardens the way they did their living room, there would be beauty everywhere” says  Landscape designer and owner of Laguna Nursery, Ruben Flores who expresses his passion and love for developing breath-taking gardens by worldly inspirations. Flores’ travels to Italy, India, Japan, France and other exotic parts of the world became an active canvas of exploration which influenced Flores’ vision to create unique landscapes and inspire global gardens throughout Orange County and homes throughout the world.

“Horticulture is a part of my soul, and for global travelers to understand where my work and inspirations come from, is a gratifying feeling,” explained Flores. His passion to travel and bring back landscapes inspired by French Chateaus and the hillsides of Amalfi, Italy are evident in his works, and is what also inspired  ‘The Global Garden’ project – a vision to spotlight cultural and international countries through a plantation of international varietals all the while promoting advocacy for  charities in need throughout the world. … Continue Reading

6DEGREESOFDAYSLIKETHIS | Hoshino Resorts Supports Save the Children Campaign by Erica Martinez

“I want to play my games, but maybe I won’t be able to anymore.” These are the words spoken by an eight year old survivor from the disaster in Japan. Asato, along with his younger sister and parents took shelter in a classroom when the Tsunami destroyed their home. Both parents admit how hard it is keeping their children occupied in a small area without having secure and safe outside surroundings. Many families with children are currently living in areas where there is no room for safe play. Save the Children Japan Campaign is working around the clock to provide shelters for the most vulnerable survivors, children. The campaign is helping those children cope with the anxiety brought on by this disaster to feel comforted and relieved by setting up safe play areas and providing the necessities.  The  goal for these child-friendly spaces is to provide children with an opportunity to play with other children while freeing up parents to work on the recovery.  Save the Children works … Continue Reading

6DEGREES OF DAYS LIKE THIS | 6 Leading Ways to Help those affected by Japan’s Earthquake ~ Tsunami by Erica Martinez

In response to the global crisis, HAUTEOC TRAVELER Friends & Supporters encourage you to Join Us for  “6 Degrees of Days Like This” dedicated to the Victims of Japan.

Begin with Six Friends and help build a campaign that will reach supporters or make a connection with Hauteoc and join a mission to make a world of difference in aiding the the Victims of Japan through Global Giving.org at http://www.6degreeofdayslikethis.com/

Beginning this Saturday, March 26th, 6 Degrees Supporter ABC Pilates of Orange County will give 10% of their sales at this event to 6 Degrees of Days Like This Visit them here at http://www.abcpilates.com/studio_events2011.html

“This tremor was unlike any I’ve experienced previously, and I’ve lived here for eight years. It was a sustained rolling that made it impossible to stand, almost like vertigo.”

- Matt Alt, quoted in New York Times, an American writer and translator living in Japan

The aftermath of Japan’s Tsunami not only calls for massive support, monetary funds and human hands to save those in dyer need, but continuous long-term recovery efforts. Make a world of difference and help in these 6 ways in which your contribution goes directly to those in need. … Continue Reading