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Pow Wow: The latest buzz on nationw...

The Bellagio hotel, Carlos Santanta and hot new hotels in Chicago and Los Angeles were among the hot topics at the Pow Wow tourism convention this week.

Fairmont, refreshed: hotel upgrades...

Fairmont Hotels is unveiling an array of upgrades worldwide, with new amenities at hotels including the Fairmont San Francisco and the Fairmont Kea Lani.

The Sonoma coma: food, wine and hot...

Sonoma’s marquee event is the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend 2012, to be held over Labor Day weekend (tickets go on sale June 1, with a Visa pre-sale on April 23) at various sites including the Taste of Sonoma at picturesque MacMurray Ranch. And

Art walks: The best studio tours ar...

Galleries can be a wonderful way to spend time while traveling, but they can also be a bit isolating -- you may not talk to anybody, and if we’re going to be honest, they can blur together after a while. A number of destinations, however, offer

Eco-friendly: These hotels make goi...

Protecting the environment doesn't mean you have to suffer while traveling. These eco-friendly hotels combine green practices with great style and luxury.

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Military digs: Hotel to open at San...

California vacations can now include a luxury hotel in a historic former military base, as San Francisco's scenic Presidio park prepares to open its first-ever hotel, set in former officers's quarters.

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Fly safe: sorting out the new TSA s...

New airport security screening options might mean you can get through the terminal faster. Here are the places where you'll see changes.

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Eat on the fly: Great airport resta...

Fed up with airport food? Check out these 5 great restaurants that serve great local cuisine, right inside the terminal.

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Shop and stay: do your holiday shop...

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.

Tags: family, Gifts and gadgets, Hotels

Terminal talent: art exhibits and c...

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

Tags: airlines, Flights

5 hotel venues for one helluva offi...

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

Hyatt House: the newest hotel brand...

Hyatt Hotels is relaunching its Summerfield Suites division as Hyatt House next year. Here's what to expect from this new brand in extended-stay hotels.

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5 things to do this fall in San Diego

By Francesca Pardo Now that May gray, Junegloom and August shade are over, fall is my favorite time of the […]

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The top 5 airport hotels in the U.S.

Few people would choose to vacation at an airport hotel, but when it comes to convenience, these strategically placed properties are among the best options for anyone looking to catch a flight or make a quick business trip. But not all

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New hotels, bigger planes: the late...

From new hotel options to an airport expansion that will accommodate gigantic 21st-century aircraft, here is the latest travel news from Los Angeles.

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At more hotels, original artwork is...

More hotels than ever feature original artwork by well-known and emerging artists. Here are a few great places to stay

Independent airport lounges provide...

Looking for a less-expensive alternative to pricey airline VIP clubs? Check out these independently operated airport lounges.

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The Real Orange County: Fun, cheap ...

Thanks to TV shows like "The O.C.," "Laguna Beach," and "The Real Housewives of Orange County," many people have a distorted -- or should I say surgically enhanced? -- idea of the California county. Parts of it can be as depicted, but most of it

Tags: Newport Beach, Orange County

Free hotel breakfasts: Comparing wh...

Not all free hotel breakfasts are created equal. Here's what to expect at several of the biggest hotel chains.

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5 ideas for the Royal Couple's Los ...

Will and Kate – because we like to keep it casual in California – are coming to the Golden State. While their July 8-10 itinerary is no doubt squeezed by royal engagements, we took it upon ourselves to offer up the top 5 things to do during a

Tags: Los Angeles hotels