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Room for desert: La Quinta Resort i...

A friend’s wedding took me to Palm Desert, in the geographic center of the Coachella Valley and a mere two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Preparing to exit off the 10 freeway, the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountains and warm breezy air of this bright

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3 Los Angeles hotels for oceanfront...

By Vince Font If you’re planning a romantic getaway, steer clear of dartboard-in-a-map approaches. Los Angeles hotels may be a dime […]

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Disney's new World of Color debuts ...

Whittling down a list of sites to take in when planning California vacations is no mean feat. But if you throw Disneyland into the works, you’ve got yourself a bona-fide game changer. Even if you've already been to Disneyland, you haven't yet

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Top 5 summer beach events for San D...

Credit: amerune. San Diego vacations bring one thing to my mind : beaches. San Diego has some of the best beaches in the country, and a day of sand, sun and surf is just what I need when I roll into town. Luckily, the best San Diego hotels also

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San Francisco hotels for Gay Pride,...

If you're planning a California vacation to San Francisco for this summer's Gay Pride festivities, you'd do well to pack for cool weather and heed Mark Twain’s famous words: “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” But

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New LEGOLAND Water Park and more fo...

What could be better than enjoying the Southern California sun and surf with your family, especially when we're talking about San Diego? And with so many incredible San Diego hotels, you've got options galore.

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Lights on the Lake: The West's best...

Best-known for its ski resorts, Lake Tahoe is also an extraordinarily beautiful summer vacation destination with an amazing 4th of July celebration. The 72-miles of lakeshore offer spellbinding scenery and rugged terrain, with almost perfect

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5 hip hotels for business, pleasure...

When I visit the City of Angels, these are the five hip downtown Los Angeles hotels in which I prefer to stay.

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Napa and Sonoma: The toast of Calif...

For the full-blown wine country experience, nothing beats a trip to Napa Valley or Sonoma for a splurge on a complete California vacation package. Leave the details to the experts and you'll enjoy package deals that include airfare,

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San Francisco's Parc 55 changes han...

Marriott made a big deal about San Francisco's Parc 55 hotel back in 1998 when it reflagged the 1,000-room property as a Renaissance hotel.

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Top 10 "something for everyone" fam...

As parents planning a family vacation, it's our job to find something that will make everyone happy. We may not be able to keep everyone happy at every moment, but you can bet that we'll always look for family vacations that offers a "little

Top 10 destinations to save big on ...

Those of us in the travel industry know a little secret about a nifty window of travel opportunity that comes in the spring and fall. It’s called “shoulder season,” and it’s one of the best times of the year to score serious travel deals to

World’s best theme park resorts

Whether you're planning a visit to Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any other major North American theme park, give this hotel list a whirl and enjoy some stress-free family vacation planning.

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Food and wine vacations: Indulge in...

Raised in an Italian family where food was the focus of every celebration, I’ve never been shy about my love for great food. After spending several college years as a fine dining server, my taste buds became more refined and also woke up to the

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Virgin adds Orlando flights, Delta ...

The never-ending soap opera that is Virgin America took a few more twists recently. The airline, which has been pummeled by losses and ownership chaos since long before its 2007 launch, is overhauling its route network again. Out is John

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See what's fresh on the Los Angeles...

In Los Angeles, hotels are not just for tourists. Locals like me lounge at the pools, sample the restaurants, hang out at the bars, relax at spas, and stay overnight every once in a while. Here’s the dish on new and renovated properties.

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New hotels in Florida, California a...

From Marriott: Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation, which is actually a redo of the existing Ocean Sands Resort; an 878-room JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live at Olympic and Figueroa in Los Angeles; and a 168-room Fairfield Inn that is part

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California vacation: Experience spr...

Cambria actually is at its best in springtime, though summers are pretty darn beautiful too. This tiny coastal art colony is about 40 minutes west of Paso Robles wine country, and is one of the friendliest places in California for all sorts of

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New hotels open near Atlanta, Seatt...

Throughout 2009, the hotel industry was awash in waves of property openings just as occupancy rates and nightly room rates were collapsing. But 2010 will be much different. Here's what's new lately:

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Top 10 Spring Break vacation destin...

Whether you're planning a Spring Break vacation for your family, or want a getaway with plenty of nightlife, this list has something for everyone.

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