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GRAND DEL MAR FOR LAVISH ROMANCE!

By Greer Wylder

January 15, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Want to feel like you went to Tuscany for Valentine’s Day without going all the way to Italy? The Grand Del Mar in San Diego has that Mediterranean villa feel with all the elegance and sophistication you’d expect from a Tuscan billionaire’s mansion. Plus, the Grand Del Mar is home to one of Southern California’s best restaurants: Addison. And, “The Grand” also has a luxurious spa with its own pool deck, golf course and club and a new nightclub. For Valentine’s Day, The Grand Del Mar has several ways to celebrate the holiday of love. The Ain’t…

VICEROY PALMS SPRINGS FOR SEXY ROMANCE!

By Greer Wylder

January 14, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Love romance in very modern surroundings with nature still close by? The Viceroy Palm Springs embodies romance and enchantment from the ever-changing hues of the nearby San Jacinto Mountains to the heavenly cuisine to the relaxing vibe of this über sophisticated, yet casual boutique hotel. And, The Viceroy is set just off the main drag in Palm Springs so you are nearby all the restaurants, bars and shopping. The hotel even offers complimentary bicycles for quick and relaxing jaunts into town. Or, if you just want privacy and relaxation, the three lovely and sexy pools at The…

ANTI-PITY PARTY AT W SAN FRANCISCO

By Greer Wylder

January 12, 2011

By Sheryll Alexander Is thinking about Valentine’s Day already making you depressed? For singles who want to feel fabulous this love holiday, consider booking a fun and flirty experience in one of W San Francisco’s new E (as in extreme)-WOW suites. W San Francisco’s Anti-Pity Party Package, which is designed to help mend a broken heart or celebrate singlehood in style, offers a stay in a brand new E-WOW suite as unlimited movies, drinks at one of W SF’s stylish bars, an irresistible chocolate snack buffet and four $50 gift cards to W’s renowned Bliss Spa. (So if you don’t…

DINE LA DEALS

By Greer Wylder

December 29, 2010

By Sheryll Alexander Love to eat out in LA, but hate to drive back home afterwards? dineLA Restaurant Week, which returns to Los Angeles from January 23-28 and January 30-February 4, 2011, offers specially-priced travel packages blending the program’s signature three-course prix fixe dining deals with stays at some of the city’s premiere hotels. From a stylish respite at Hollywood’s recently opened W Hollywood complete with a dinner at Delphine to a coastal getaway at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows with dinner at Fig Santa Monica, dineLA Winter 2011 Restaurant Week offers visitors the perfect excuse to visit Los Angeles…

THE RITZ SPA DEALS

By Greer Wylder

December 29, 2010

By Sheryll Alexander For some major mind and wallet stress relief, try the brand new The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles. Located at downtown LA’s super hip L.A. LIVE entertainment venue, the Ritz LA’s spa is now offering deep discounts on select spa treatments when booked midweek (Monday through Thursday). Massage, Facial & Mani-Pedi Deals The 50-minute “Swedish massage,” which eases the mind and alleviates muscle tension, costs $99. The “cleansing facial” is a traditional European-style facials to cleanse, tone and hydrate the skin (also $99 for 50 minutes). Or, how about an “express mani/pedi” that lasts an…