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5 great "stay and play" business de...

There's no reason not to bring the family along to these five great destinations, where work and play are easily combined.

San Francisco hotels continue to up...

Whether you’re looking for San Francisco hotels for your next business trip or perhaps as inspiration for your next California vacation, the city by the bay never fails to impress.

Tags: San Francisco hotels

Shoulder season: 4 spring break des...

Spring and fall are two of my favorite seasons to travel. Not only are there fewer crowds and mild weather in many fantastic destinations, these shoulder seasons are two of the best times of the year to travel if you’re on a budget. While beach

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SoCal style: Summer vacations in Or...

As an Orange County resident, I can be assured of two things: 1. I will always have visitors and 2. Every day feels like a California vacation. With summer around the corner -- and constant temperatures around the high 70s to low 80s -- I'm

Tags: Orange County hotels

Cool ocean adventures at California...

For a recent family vacation to Northern California's Monterey Bay, I had my heart set on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a whale watching excursion and a jaunt to Carmel-By-The-Sea. We figured we'd beat the crowds, catch the whales, and not even

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California Vacations: Springtime at...

As the weather turns gorgeous, vacationers begin to flock to California for spring break vacations and great deals at all-inclusive beach resorts. California vacations aren’t complete without a trip to iconic Disneyland. This spring, visit the

Tags: Disney, family, Hotels, Spring break

Video: Penguins on a Plane

By Michael Peck Who says the penguin is a flightless bird? Recently spotted at about 30,000 feet: a troop of […]

Tags: San Diego, San Francisco

California vacations: 4 jogging tou...

Last summer, I started running for the first time. I’m still in the training process, so I’m always looking for inventive ways to push myself. That’s why I was thrilled to see that the recent jogging tour trend has hit one of my favorite cities:

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Los Angeles hotels: Fandamonium in ...

For those of us stuck in a deep freeze, it's hard not to long for palm trees, neon lights and driving with the top down. Love it or hate it, Los Angeles has all that and more, plus the very high probability of running into a celebrity – or five

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Top 5 San Francisco luxury hotels

If someone asked me tomorrow to pick my go-to destination for California vacations -- sorry San Diego and Los Angeles -- but San Francisco would win hands down. What can I say? I'm a sucker for sourdough, Anchor Steam brew and one more local

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Traditional or trendy: What's your ...

With New Year’s Eve only days away, time has almost run out for travelers to finalize their celebration plans. Almost. For the first time ever, Orbitz is recommending the most unique traditional and modern hotel pairings for New Year’s Eve,

Big changes for travelers using Los...

If you fly to, through or from Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport, get ready for a raft of changes from several quarters.

Harvest season brings the crush to ...

A fall California vacation in Wine Country is a sensory feast. Lush vineyards stretch in every direction, beckoning to passerby with their vividly colored leaves and rich, ripened grapes. Aromatic wines delight the palette, and wineries come to

Tags: Napa Valley, Sonoma

Fall drives on the Pacific Coast Hi...

Just because it’s autumn doesn’t mean travelers should skip a California vacation or a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the best drives in America.

Seattle hotels: Autumnal swank in t...

In addition to its iconic ferries, eclectic music venues and crave-worthy restaurants, Seattle sports some of the best boutique hotels and trendy hotel destinations. Here are four super-chic hotels in downtown Seattle.

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Delta Air Lines bulks up at three E...

Delta Air Lines makes a move on the East Coast, adding flights in New York and Washington. Atlanta airport gets a new hotel and LAX's observation desk reopens.

Huntington Beach for sandy SoCal va...

When people take a Southern California vacation there are usually two big stops on the itinerary: Disneyland and the beach. Huntington Beach combines beast of beach vacations with a convenient locale close to the Disney resort.

Discovering the sea and sun in La J...

Living so close to San Diego means it's often our pick for a California vacation weekend getaway. It offers the best combination of our family favorites: theme parks, golf, beach, zoos and museums, and delicious food. But we recently expanded

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Gems of the California Coast

I’m jogging on a sublime stretch of California coastline that “Dr. Beach,” Stephen Leatherman, just named one of the top 10 beaches in America, Coronado Beach. Straight ahead, the white crescent of sand curves to the left, leading to the bluffs

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California wineries welcome patrons...

For those of you planning a California vacation with your own pups, you’ll definitely get four paws up if you add these dog-friendly Sonoma wineries to your must-see list.

Tags: food and wine, Pet friendly