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COOL FAMILY GETAWAYS TO SAN FRANCISCO!

By Greer Wylder

June 11, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Ready for some family-friendly fun and adventure in scenic San Francisco? The Westin St. Francis is located in the heart of San Francisco directly on Union Square with a cable car stop in front of the hotel, which makes this legendary property a perfect spot for family getaways. This summer, The Westin St. Francis is offering two family packages: The San Francisco Family Fun package includes overnight accommodations at The Westin St. Francis, “City Walks with Kids in San Francisco : 50 Adventures on Foot” deck of cards, a complimentary movie (one per night) and a complimentary…

OC’s Best Kept Summer Camp Secret

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Ever heard of Costa Mesa’s Arts & Learning Conservatory? No? That’s because super impressive founder Debora Wondercheck (see more about her below) has been kept under wraps way too long. With super professional and talented teachers, this excellent organization takes its summer camps seriously and yet with lots of good-natured humor too. Held at Costa Mesa’s Vanguard University, The Arts & Learning Conservatory has both half- and full-day summer theatre camps for kids ages 5-16. In addition, the conservatory features before and after extended child care as well as camps specifically for voice, dance, acting and orchestra.…

DINE AND DISCOVER DOWNTOWN LA!

By Greer Wylder

May 31, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander If you have yet to discover Downtown Los Angeles, then now is the time with the new Dine & Discover Downtown LA package from the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE. Why JW Marriott? Because this brand new hotel sits right atop the bustling L.A. LIVE entertainment complex where guests can shop, eat and attend an event at Staples Center or the Los Angeles Convention Center. The getaway begins with a stimulating food tour of Downtown Los Angeles with an “insider” food tour company. With Six Taste Tours, guests visit six different eateries that are putting…

ROMANTIC KORAKIA FOR PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK!

By Greer Wylder

May 31, 2011

Review by Sue Facter Thousands of miles away from Morocco’s Tangiers, Korakia Pensione is the perfect exotic Palm Springs desert retreat for those seeking solace, romance and undeniable beauty. And, Korakia may be the best place to stay during Palm Springs Restaurant Week, which is coming to the desert June 3-12. So why Korakia Pensione? This glamorous, yet down-to-earth bed and breakfast inn has no TVs, phones, clocks or kids. Located at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Korakia was built in 1924 for elitists from the worlds of movies, art and writing, Modeled after a Moroccan villa, Korakia…

WHY THINK ALISO CREEK FOR AN AFFORDABLE BEACH GETAWAY

By Greer Wylder

May 26, 2011

Review by Sheryll Alexander If you don’t think you can afford a summer getaway to absolutely gorgeous Laguna Beach, then you have yet to consider the truly affordable Aliso Creek Inn, which costs around $100 a night and is situated just steps from the super posh The Montage Resort and the super scenic Aliso Creek State Beach. So, the humble Aliso Creek Inn doesn’t have the glitz of The Montage nor the charm of South Laguna’s many smaller boutique hotels. In fact, it seems this 60-suite “resort” is barely hanging onto the sides of the still teaming Aliso Creek with…