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A EURO HOLIDAY AT WESTLAKE VILLAGE INN

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2010

By Sue Facter You feel like you are strolling through Europe and forget that you are just 75 minutes north of the OC at Westlake Village Inn. A quiet treasure during the holidays, Westlake Village Inn first opened in 1968. Founded by Swiss-born developer John L. Notter, Westlake Village Inn originally had 75 simple rooms. Today, the resort has expanded to seven buildings that house 141 European-style rooms in which no two are the same. Yes, if you want to get away from OC and LA holiday madness, Westlake Village Inn can be your private escape. Housed on 17 acres,…

MONTEREY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

By Greer Wylder

December 13, 2010

By Holly Wong Looking for a place to relax and decompress this holiday season? Consider taking a drive towards the Central Coast where California’s scenic shores can work wonders for clearing one’s mind. And once you arrive at the sunny seaside city of Monterey, you’ll know you picked a fantastic destination to unwind. Artsy and bohemian, yet sophisticated too, Monterey is akin to OC’s own Laguna Beach with the distinct advantage of being home to the world-renowned Monterrey Bay Aquarium – a destination that makes this seaside locale excellent for family trips. Site of the famous aquarium, the all-encompassing Cannery…

AHWAHNEE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

By Greer Wylder

December 12, 2010

By Carolyn Burns Bass Say Yosemite and images of Half Dome and camping along the Merced River fill the minds of most people. The concept of comfort and luxury rarely combine when discussing California’s spectacular National Park to the north. Yet tucked away in Yosemite Valley, just down the lane from the rustic cabins of Camp Curry, is the Ahwahnee Hotel. An eclectic mix of Arts & Crafts/Craftsman, Art Deco and Native American design, the Ahwahnee is palatial both in scope and soul. The Miwok people who once flourished in Yosemite Valley called the site where the hotel now sits…

GET AWAY 2 GIVE!

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2010

By Sheryll Alexander Want to give your friends and family a cool seaside vacation for the holidays AND give to others? With the “Getaway 2 Give” package from Orange County’s OCeanfront resort properties, you can give and give again! Here’s how it works. Book a “Getaway 2 Give” package through Mar. 31, 2011, at one of the OCeanfront’s seven fabulous resorts and 10 percent of your purchase goes directly to four major charities (Lupus LA, Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire, Oceana and Special Olympics Southern California). Packages start at $205 per night (rates vary by property) and include a…

LAGUNA RIVIERA FOR THE HOLIDAYS

By Greer Wylder

December 03, 2010

By Sheryll Alexander South Laguna Beach is one of the best places in the world to spend the holidays with family. Why? Because once you get to this artsy seaside town, you don’t need a car. Quality time spent with family includes walks on the beach, playing in the pool, shopping at hot boutiques, browsing art galleries and dining everywhere from casual eateries to indie coffee shops to fine dining at some of OC’s best restaurants. Plus, if you stay at our family’s favorite South Laguna pad, Laguna Riviera Hotel, you can cook meals and heat up leftovers as some…