Articles for ‘California Vacation’ Category
Friday, January 27th, 2012
The famous International Orange color of the Golden Gate Bridge contrasts well against a bright blue sky. Credit: Blane Bachelor.
By Blane Bachelor
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the globe’s most iconic landmarks. With its majestic architecture, bold orange-red color and breathtaking backdrop of mountains and sea, the Golden Gate, as the bridge commonly referred to, is also – not surprisingly — the world’s most-photographed bridge. But with just a little insight and planning, it’s possible for even the most novice shutterbugs to take spectacular, and unique, shots of the bridge for some brag-worthy souvenirs. I’m no Ansel Adams, but here are a few tips I’ve uncovered since moving to San Francisco this July on getting some great Golden Gate bridge pics. (more…)
Tags: San Francisco hotels, San Francisco vacations
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
Enlist now: a former military residence has been recast as the upscale Inn at the Presidio
By Mark Chesnut
The Presidio — San Francisco’s scenic, 235-year-old former military base — will introduce a new option for travelers in April, when the first hotel ever to operate on site opens its doors. The Inn at the Presidio is expected to attract both business travelers and anyone planning a California vacation in the city by the bay, thanks to its upscale ambiance and proximity to noteworthy attractions. (more…)
Tags: San Francisco hotels
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Screen time: Minneapolis will be added to the TSA's pre-screening initiative this year.
By Mark Chesnut
In today’s ever-changing world of air travel, the experience you have during security screening is likely to depend on the airport you’re moving through. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced new test and pilot programs at some airports, bringing changes — and potential new options — for frequent flyers. Here is a sample of what to expect this year. (more…)
Tags: airlines
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Go local: Brookwood Farms Carolina Pit BBQ serves southern favorites at the Charlotte airport.
By Mark Chesnut
Does the thought of airport food make your stomach churn? Sure, there are plenty of less-than-savory selections — dishes that could be described as “terminal” in more than one sense of the word. But look around during that next layover and you might find tasty options that feature lots of mouthwatering local flavor. Here are a few of the best. (more…)
Tags: airlines
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Friday, December 9th, 2011
Salt of the earth: Hawaii's Grand Wailea resort is a great place for pampering and holiday gift ideas.
By Mark Chesnut
Time is running out to plan the perfect holiday gifts for friends, families and business contacts. So what’s a harried business traveler to do? Happily, hotels have made it increasingly easy to find great gifts without leaving the lobby. (more…)
Tags: Family Travel
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
By Blane Bachelor
Holiday shopping + San Francisco’s 48 hills = 100 percent exhaustion. Thankfully, the City by the Bay boasts a variety of wonderful spas with an array of antidotes to stress, blisters and Bah-Humbug vibes. Choose from traditional Japanese massage to seasonal, spice-infused treatments, many offered at some top San Francisco hotels.
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Tags: Hotels, San Francisco hotels
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Art at the airport: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.
By Mark Chesnut
Long layovers and delayed flights don’t have to mean hours of boredom. Increasingly, airports large and small are using public space to exhibit original artwork and historical displays. So rather than stopping at yet another Cinnabon, consider checking out some of the latest exhibits. (more…)
Tags: airlines, Flights
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
Party with a view: Pelican Hill organizes holiday parties at its poolside cabanas
By Mark Chesnut
With December just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the company holiday party. To keep this annual tradition from resembling some ridiculous scene from “The Office,” consider these ideas from hotels around the nation, where everything from decoration to catering and even transportation is taken care of. After all, party time is more enjoyable when someone else worries about the details. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
Second home: Rendering of a Hyatt House suite
By Mark Chesnut
Business travelers and vacationers will have yet another brand to consider when taking longer trips. In September, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that it is “evolving” its extended-stay brand into a new concept, called Hyatt House — and that it would rebrand its 38 existing Hyatt Summerfield Suites hotels, as well as 16 Hotel Sierra hotels that Hyatt recently acquired from a company called LodgeWorks, L.P. (more…)
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
San Diego promises a fall bounty, from San Diego Restaurant Week to the Little Italy Festa.
By Francesca Pardo
Now that May gray, June gloom and August shade are over, fall is my favorite time of the year in San Diego. The weather is ideal, the water is warm, the evenings are cool and hotel rates go down. Along with these ideal conditions are a few great things to do while visiting this idyllic city. (more…)
Tags: San Diego vacation
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