Hello my beloved subscriber to “Best of Laguna Beach!”
For 15 years, I’ve been copiously writing about everything great in Laguna Beach. The greatest event throughout all these years, though, has been YOUR opt-in as one of my loyal subscribers. I am extremely grateful that you enjoy learning about this vortex paradise through my wondering eyes and wandering feet. It’s been my home for 24 years now, and I know that many thousands of you in my list also live in this fabulous town and share my sentiments. And the REST of you thousands of lovely readers in nearby towns or all over the world … well, just remember that most of us residents started as tourists, so there’s hope if you want to make Laguna Beach home, too!
The reason I’m sending you this note:
I’m shifting the way I notify you about new Laguna Beach “breaking news” and events to this stellar user experience for you at Substack.
You’ll start receiving my weekly posts and updates right here in your inbox. You can also log in to the website here – just type BestofLagunaBeach.com – to read the full archives and other posts as they’re published. This is all the most recent news.
Of course, you still have access to the ginormous, foundational pillar blog that started it all – “TheBestofLagunaBeach.com” blog – more than 2,600 entries I’ve written about over these last 15 years.
3 important notes as we move forward together …
MOST IMPORTANT #1 POINT
A few weeks ago, I ran a quick test, introducing you to my OTHER world, my “Diane Armitage Golden Ticket Blog" which shares more of my “real” career (yes, I have one!) with my marketing agency consulting and the coaching/consulting/speaking and events I do in personal and global leadership development. While many of you have shown a marked interest in learning about this other side of me (who knew, right??) I know it’s not for everyone.
While my “Golden Ticket Blog” will show occasional lifestyle and fun I have in Laguna Beach, THIS blog right here (BestofLagunaBeach.com) is where you want to enjoy a more granular experience of Laguna Beach - you know … me telling you about our various beaches, new restaurants, favorite places for specific foods and cocktails, events worth booking a ticket for (even a plane ticket) and more.
That being said … in case you receive another post or notice from my Golden Ticket blog, you are more than welcome to stay in that “other side of Diane” world … OR you can unsubscribe from THAT Golden Ticket Blog and it won’t endanger your subscription here at Best of Laguna Beach at all.
POINT #2
You’re a free subscriber here and you’ll receive plenty of fun information about restaurants, events and the breathtaking beauty of Laguna Beach, no worries there.
I have, however, decided to offer an OPTIONAL paid subscription to subscribers who want more of a “V.I.P. Insider’s Track.” It’s $11 a month or $70 for a full year (save $62!)
As a paid subscriber, you’ll receive:
Breaking news to you first.
The ability to participate in fun votes and polls so that I continue to do my most focused research based on what YOU want to know most about.
Special partnered offerings and discounts from participating retailers and restaurateurs.
VIP invitations to various “pop up meet ups” with me at various restaurants or behind-the-scenes tours. (There might be an admission fee here or there, but I’ll negotiate those and we’ll have a great time hanging out).
Commenting features on all posts to keep the conversation going.
And, most importantly, my undying adoration for your support of my writing and work.
Interested in being one of my V.I.Ps? Just sign up here:
AND POINT #3
Lastly, I’ll be sending a couple new posts to you in just the next few days - in fact one is coming down the pike in just a few hours. If you can’t find those notifications, check your spam folder. And please mark this address as ‘not spam” and add it to your CONTACTS list. That helps significantly.
Remember, too, you can always see everything on the website. Just type in BestofLagunaBeach.com
Thanks again for being part of my world. It means the world to me, seriously.
Oh … and as my various posts arrow your way, please feel free to share all the best of the “Best of Laguna Beach” with friends! As I know you have already discovered, Laguna Beach has more than enough to share.
You’re awesome. Stay tuned.
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