“The world as we knew it seemed to change in an instant. . .
From one breath to the next, print turned to digital and communication became nearly as quick as the speed of thought. A marvel of technological advances has rendered social networking not just into an emerging trend, but the way business is done. As if from nowhere it is now suddenly possible to live vicariously through others. A click of the mouse and PRESTO! – instant contact, conversation, new friends, plus the infinite bliss of global information and new international business. All in real time.
This genuine, honest approach for connecting people has directly impacted our daily decisions as consumers, and is what drives us to draw from the personal experience of those well-traveled.” ~ Executive Producer, Founder Kathy Marino
HAUTEOC TRAVELER is devoted to remaining at the vanguard of vital travel information, social interaction, expert advice, and travel booking opportunities that offers tangible value to every one of our visitors. Our mission includes pioneering promotional events from conception to production, designing incentives and building business enhancements for corporate and charity initiatives. (Kathy’s Profile by Photographer Gary Tinnes ; Girl on Top of the World ©Mylaphotography)
MEET KATHY MARINO | Founder of HAUTEOC TRAVELER Kathy Marino’s creative instincts and success as a market analyst has been sought by industry leading companies, including Walt Disney, Inc., Fox, Univision, UPN, Freedom Communications, the NHL Mighty Ducks and MLB Angels of Anaheim, Budweiser and others. Marino’s 15-years of multi-media marketing experience has resulted in a proven pedigree in a wide range of fields, from television, radio, and sports sponsorships, to pioneering promotional events, brand building and media buying for national accounts. Marino joined Montecito Village Travel to amplify travel services in the automotive luxury arena with the forethought of community building. To date Montecito Village Travel Virtuoso Advisors now services Aston Martin Newport Beach, after a succession of events over three years, Hauteoc Traveler also proudly shares in the accolades of the dealership’s recognition of being #1 in the nation through its loyalty program Aston Martin Elite.
HAUTEOC TRAVELER profile: “I’m a bit of a Hybrid . . . Sabbatical Adventurer with a Nomadic Appreciation for Art, History, Culture, Food and amazing Travel Journeys..”
MEET JULIA TUDOR | HAUTEOC TRAVELER AKA International Tour Organizer and Event Planner
MEET THE ESCAPE ARTIST | TERENCE LOOSE Our Luxury and Adventure Blogger Award-winning writer Terence Loose’s fiction and nonfiction has appeared in SAIL, Movieline, L.A. Times Magazine, Riviera, Coast, Location3 and other magazines and literary journals in his 18-year professional writing career. He has held editorial positions at both Movieline and Coast, for which he is a current Editor-At-Large. Loose also holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, served as cowriter on MTV’s “Sucks Less with Kevin Smith,” and has taught writing classes at UCLA and UCI. When he is not busy surviving his latest escape attempt, he is planning his next one. HAUTEOC TRAVELER profile: “Escape Artist...”
MEET CULINARY EXPLORER EXTRAORDINAIRE MELISSA SHERMAN PEARL
Hailing from the entertainment biz, Melissa moved to Orange County 10 years ago and started her life as a freelancer. A regular contributor to California Homes Magazine, her work has been featured in Frommer’s California for Dummies, Luxe, a slew of other glossies, and she edited the book The First 8 Days of Being a Mom. She also enjoys crafting marketing materials for her rather diverse roster of clients.
HAUTEOC TRAVELER profile: “Explorer. I’d rather spend time someplace and get to know it inside and out that just pop in, look around and pop out.”
MEET ASTROLOGER LAURA DES JARDINS FOR STARTRAILS Nationally recognized lecturer and teacher, Laura Rose DesJardins has been a professional Astrologer for over 35 years. Her specialty is the gift to forecast future trends and cycles. Laura is a nationwide, multi-media personality, having been interviewed by CBS Radio, The NBC’s and the “Today Show”. She has had articles in “People Magazine,” “Orange Coast Magazine,” the “Orange County Register” as well as three feature articles in the “Los Angeles Times Business Section.” Laura has held “staff Astrologer” positions at various radio stations and national magazine publications, and was a lecturer consultant to the exclusive “Golden Door Resort & Spa.” Laura has also lectured with the Norwegian Cruise Lines & Princess Cruise lines. In addition, she is the author of the “Astro-Medical Wheel,” “Time Passages,” and an astrological report writer called “Midpoint Keys” by Matrix Software. Laura was interviewed by the Learning and Discovery Channel on a show called “Prophecies The Millennium and Prophecies of Nostradamas, She presently is the director of Southern California Astrological Network, scanastro.com, scanastro@yahoo.com which she founded in 1986. Laura is also the former director of the Michigan Astrological Association. The LOS ANGELES TIMES tracked Laura’s predictions against the leading economic forecaster for Orange County, at Chapman University’s Center for Economic Research. Her predictions were not only accurate, but provide technical details that proved correct.
HAUTEOC TRAVELER profile: Luxury Cruises & Journeys to Remember
 Film Director, Nicolas Wendl –German, French-born Nicolas Wendl talents are in film, and undoubtedly you will never find him without a video cam nearby ready to shoot on a whim. His current works to date include filming for up and coming fashion designers, industry fashion events, high profile luxury charities and when he’s not filming on location in the OC, you’ll find Nicolas at the Universal Studios or the Dreamworks lot busy on project work. Nicolas is currently a film student at Chapman University and is a contributor to Hauteoc Traveler’s Emerging Artist program. |
On-Staff Marketing & Events Assistant, Adaora Ofarah, Nigeria is her native country with aspirations to travel the world, Adaora oversees our advocacy programs alongside our promotional and production schedule. Adaorah’s inspirational talents in marketing and creative ideas are just as vibrant and genuine as her smile.
On-Staff Public & Community Relations Assistant, Erica Martinez. Erica is currently attending Cal State Fullerton majoring in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations. She considers herself a Adventurous traveler and plans on broadening her education through travel after graduation. New York is her next destination in hopes to discover what the city that never sleeps has to offer.”
