The Sweet Escape

Ironically, while working on Frontiers’ annual “Escape From L.A.” issue, I spent a week getting reacquainted with an ex-boyfriend who’d just escaped to L.A. to flee from the unfriendly weather and his hectic daily pace in Manhattan. While lounging in the sunshine next to a friend’s pool, he confided that he was thinking about moving back to West Hollywood, that he’d been seduced by our gorgeous weather and easy living. Though I was excited by the prospect of his return, I felt compelled to remind him that there is stress inherent in any place you call home. As much as I love Los Angeles, there are few things I enjoy more than getting out of it for a respite from the gridlocked traffic, leaving my dog with a sitter, and heading to a nearby resort for some serious R&R. Unfortunately—for me, at least—our lifestyle editor Korina Jochim took charge of this issue and got out of the office to investigate La Jolla and Santa Barbara—two of SoCal’s nearby destinations, either is ideal for a weekend getaway. She’s composed itineraries that you’re sure to enjoy.

In the second of our two-part series, Peter DelVecchio interviewed several HIV healthcare specialists and has written a very thorough article on the latest breakthroughs and alternative therapies.

I’m certain you will find something informative and useful in this issue. As always, I welcome your feedback. Write in to (letters@frontierspublishing.com) to let us know what you think

Yours,

Jeremy Kinser
Editor in Chief