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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…

DISCOVER LOS ANGELES!

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander For those who need a quick getaway to The City Angels, LA INC. (otherwise known as the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau) has launched a new and very cool events section on its DiscoverLosAngeles.com website. LA INC. claims this free online calendar is easy to navigate and a convenient place to discover everything that’s happening in the LA metropolis such as museum exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, live theatre, film festivals and kid-friendly events. What else is cool about DiscoverLosAngeles.com’s calendar? It’s got: A revolving “What’s Hot” section with top picks for upcoming events in the areas…

WHY PLAY IN MARINA DEL REY

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander With blue skies, white clouds, a scenic waterfront and magnificent views of the Santa Monica mountains and Pacific coastline, Marina del Rey is a great destination for a getaway this summer. Don’t know much about Marina del Rey? Here’s a few things you may not know about this LA enclave. Stuck at LAX? Marina del Rey is only four miles north of the airport, so if your plane is delayed or your layover seems too long, hop in a cab and spend a few hours on or by the sea. Use a pre-planned itinerary from the Visit…

LUXE VEGAS VACAY FOR JUST $49!

By Greer Wylder

May 20, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Don’t think you can afford a first-class vacation to Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend? Think again. Ravella at Las Vegas, which was most recently a Ritz Carlton Hotel property, is offering a $49 room rate from May 26-31 to celebrate Casino MonteLago’s grand opening at Lake Las Vegas. Plus, Ravella is hosting two rather affordable family-friendly pool parties over this holiday weekend ($18 for adults and $9 for children ages 4-12). On Saturday, the resort is going Caribbean with a pool bash featuring a live steel drum band, dishes like jerked pork shoulder and a shaved…

LAGUNA CLIFFS FOR FAMILY FUN!

By Greer Wylder

May 17, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander One of the best seaside resorts in Orange County is the recently renovated Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Located right above Dana Point Harbor, we recommend Laguna Cliffs as one of OC’s best resorts for kids with its cool Kahuna Laguna Kids Club, gorgeous family pool with splash zones and nearby nautical adventure at The Ocean Institute. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the resort’s Kahuna Laguna Kids Club welcomes children ages 5-12 and offers full- and half-day activity sessions. We visited the club last year and we loved the charming décor, happy helpers and proximity to…