These are all items and services that I personally use when I travel, to plan travel, and to keep this site up and running. This list is put together based on what people are asking me in my inbox and exclusive promotions that I think you should know about.

Some but not all links on this page are affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that if it’s mentioned here, I can vouch for it.

San Diego Resources: Save Money and Time

Part of my job is to gather information and partner with trusted local businesses to bring you the best recommendations for what to do in San Diego. This sometimes results in exclusive discounts that I can pass on to you.

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San Diego Zoo Tickets (Exclusive Savings)

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Balboa Park Botanical Building - on a list of San Diego virtual tours.

Go San Diego Pass (10% Off)

Save on sightseeing with 10% off Go City San Diego passes with promo code LAJOLLAMOM10.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets (Exclusive Savings)

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Travel Planning Essentials and Gear

These are resources that I personally use when traveling a trip from insurance to my favorite travel clothes. And, of course,

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Virtuoso Hotels

Don’t book a five-star hotel without checking Virtuoso first. There are thousands worldwide that can be booked at no additional cost to include daily breakfast for two, resort credits, room upgrades and more.

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Anatomie Travel Clothing

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View of the Incredicoaster roller coaster and Pixar Pal-A-Round ferris wheel over the water.

Discounted Theme Park Tickets

You can access discounted theme park tickets (Disneyland, Universal Studios, more) via my aRes Travel page. They are authorized sellers for major U.S. theme parks.

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Asia Trip Planning Resources: Tours and Tickets

I lived in Hong Kong and travel to Asia quite a bit. I have A LOT of advice on how to maximize a trip there. I’ve already done the trial and error for you.

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Characters in Chinese New Year Costumes at Hong Kong Disneyland

Klook

For discounted prices on tickets and group tours, Singaporean-based Klook is incredibly popular in Asia.

TRY KLOOK

Hong Kong shopping: Flower Market in Mongkok

Context Travel

Use them for private and small group tours in major cities across Asia. You can customize your itinerary (shopping, food, etc.) on private tours, which I have done would highly recommend. Or, pick one of their themed tours.

BROWSE TOURS

This is why Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is the best luxury hotel in town.

Virtuoso for Hotels

Luxury hotels in Asia can price well compared to like hotels in Europe and the United States. Some of my favorite hotels in the entire world are in Asia and can be booked with extra benefits.

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