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Derrik J. Lang

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Derrik J. Lang’s Biography

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Derrik J. Lang is an award-winning content creator specializing in travel, lifestyle, and entertainment coverage. He is currently the editor in chief of AAA Explorer and senior features editor of Westways. Lang was previously the lifestyle editor of Shondaland, deputy editor of Palm Springs Life, senior editor of American Airlines’ American Way, and an entertainment journalist at The Associated Press.

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Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain

Savor sun and snow alike in California’s marvelous Mammoth Lakes.

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Chris Sullivan: Born This Way

Chris Sullivan: Born This Way

This Is Us star Chris Sullivan returns to the desert to reminisce about his past, celebrate his present, and…

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Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Celebrating a golden milestone, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens brings Australia to the Coachella Valley, c…

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Outerwear, Meet Outer Space

Outerwear, Meet Outer Space

Apparel companies are looking to NASA for materials that can keep humans more insulated than ever.

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Laura Dern: Outside the Box

Laura Dern: Outside the Box

Laura Dern’s career can’t be defined — and that’s how she likes it.

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Palm Springs State of Mind

Palm Springs State of Mind

For one night only, five chefs bring the terroir of the Coachella Valley to New York City.

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We Tried All 7 Bars on Disney’s Most Grown-Up Cruise Ship

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By Derrik J. Lang Verified
| Fodor's Travel Verified
Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down. Launched in November 2025, the Disney Destiny is the third ship in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish-class fleet—but it’s the nightlife that sets it apart. Built around a bold “heroes and villains” theme, the ship leans into darker, more dramatic storytelling, and nowhere is that clearer than in its seven bars and lounges.
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How to Plan the Perfect Catalina Island Getaway

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By Josh Meyers, Derrik J. Lang Verified
| Visit California
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers explores a piece of coastal paradise on Catalina Island with Derrik Lang, senior features editor for the Auto Club of Southern California’s Westways magazine. Lang shares expert tips on how to get to Catalina Island via the Catalina Express and Catalina Flyer.
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Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Host Sunday Brunch at Palm Desert Food & Wine

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By Derrik J. Lang Verified
| Palm Springs Life Verified
Under the sun-drenched tents at The Gardens on El Paseo, anticipation mounted as Palm Desert Food & Wine reached its Sunday morning crescendo. Dozens of attendees gathered for the Taste of Sunshine Brunch, an intimate masterclass led by culinary icons Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken and accompanied by Drop of Sunshine wine pairings.
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