Westside Today Headlines http://www.westsidetoday.com/news-s16/1/travel.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:20:15 -0700 en-us Copyright 2013, Westside Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/01Qxo-DD3Dw/legoland-hotel-opens-in.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9284/legoland-hotel-opens-in.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:20:15 -0700 LEGOLAND Hotel opened with a flourish, literally, as a knight in full regalia, along with a dusty adventurer riding in a motorcycle sidecar, and pirate who repelled from atop the roof, welcomed the first guests as the 250-room hotel opened its doors last week.The first of its kind in America, LEGOLAND Hotel adjoins LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad, California, inviting families from all over, especially children ages two to 12, to enjoy a world of LEGO-themed attractions and activities. B...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9284/legoland-hotel-opens-in.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/C__ZLL1Iy9o/the-bodyguard-group-s.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9276/the-bodyguard-group-s.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:20:15 -0700 The Bodyguard Group (TBG) of Beverly Hills has an international division which, like its domestic operations, is staffed exclusively with Navy SEAL and DevGru SEAL Team 6, Army Delta and Special Forces veterans. This 45-year-old division is currently consulting on or actively working to protect American travelers in 27 countries. In light of recent crimes against American tourists in Brazil and India now seemed like a good time to chat with Kris Herzog, head of The Bodyguard Group, about travel...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9276/the-bodyguard-group-s.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/lWgviATYwf4/spring-is-in-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9265/spring-is-in-the.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:20:15 -0700 Temps at Big Bear Lake (www.bigbear.com) are rising to the 60s and 70s, but all that means for spring skiers and snowboarders is shedding heavy coats for T-shirts and, of course, lower prices for just about everything on the mountain. Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit Mountain Resort heralded in the spring season March 10 with a drop in full-day lift tickets from $72 to $59 for adults and $62 to $49 for 13 and up. Kids under six are always free with a paying adult. Besides discounted pric...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9265/spring-is-in-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/5xZpV1BoY9w/getaway-to-lake-tahoe.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9239/getaway-to-lake-tahoe.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:15 -0700 Lake Tahoe has been celebrated in Hollywood movies as the ultimate retreat for the rich and famous, or infamous, as in Michael Corleone in Godfather II. While maybe not for Fredo, but for the rest of its visitors, Tahoe is the idyllic setting for a memorable getaway.The forested mountains with peaks climbing 10,000 feet above sea level and the pristine freshwater lake serve as a year-round outdoor playground of epic scale. Most notable of the attractions to the region are its world-class ski r...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9239/getaway-to-lake-tahoe.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/ts7B97uUGfA/the-culver-hotel.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9210/the-culver-hotel.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:20:15 -0700 Seth Horowitz, former general manager at the Luxe Hotel in Brentwood, has resurfaced in Culver City, where he is now GM at the legendary Culver Hotel. He gave us a recent tour and invites all his friends from Brentwood to stop in and say hello.The Culver Hotel, located at 9400 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, offers its guests old Hollywood glamour with modern twists. Founded in 1924 by the creator of Culver City, Harry Culver, the Culver Hotel was quickly established as the go-to spot for celeb...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-9210/the-culver-hotel.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/Y0F_z5qmMbg/la-open-call-cbs.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8408/la-open-call-cbs.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Are you a passionate amateur baker? Can you whip up an impressive cake, tart or loaf of bread? You may be the perfect candidate for an exciting new competition baking series on CBS!!Amateur skilled bakers will compete against one another in baking challenges that will test every aspect of their baking skills. At the end of the competition, one baker will ultimately be crowned the winner. The series follows the trials and tribulations of the competitors – young, old, from every background and e...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8408/la-open-call-cbs.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/mPeXD2fukW8/lake-casitas-camp-sweet.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8282/lake-casitas-camp-sweet.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Our weekend outing to Lake Casitas was my first camping trip since Girl Scouts, and this time there was no sit-upon or mess kit. Camping today is a first-class affair, with all the creature comforts of home to go along with all the creatures, and the rest of nature.From the moment we pulled up to the front gates of Lakes Casitas Recreation Area (http://lakecasitas.info), we felt at home. We received a warm greeting from the staff, including the head honcho, Park Services Officer Brent Doan, a ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8282/lake-casitas-camp-sweet.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/crA9-nDWO9k/genetic-roulette-the-gamble.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8199/genetic-roulette-the-gamble.html Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Jeffrey Smith’s Genetic Roulette, an engaging film about GMOs. Live music before the screening by Label GMO performer Rob Herring. After the film, David King, Master Gardener and founding director of the Seed Library of Los Angeles, will lead a panel discussion focusing on questions from the audience. Sweet and savory food prepared by Real Food Daily will be served at the after party in the library courtyard. Co-hosted by California Right to Know, Co-opportunity Natural Foods and Real Food Dai...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-8199/genetic-roulette-the-gamble.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/J6ZgtpUF1OA/getting-the-star-treatment.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7742/getting-the-star-treatment.html Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:20:15 -0700 “Genuine” and “Beverly Hills” might not be words heard together often, but the Montage Beverly Hills brings them together with grace and synergy. The luxury hotel, located in the shopping and dining center of the city, offers visitors and locals the Beverly Hills treatment of extraordinary service and ambiance, but it adds sincerity, and indeed, even warmth to its experience.There was no mistake from the moment I arrived at Montage Beverly Hills that it is a property worthy of its names...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7742/getting-the-star-treatment.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/gZLwP6Ynx20/how-i-spent-my.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7692/how-i-spent-my.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:20:15 -0700 My wife and I just spent two most amazing weeks in Scotland. We traveled there because my daughter, Katie Hall, 26, received her PhD from University of St. Andrews. Katie, who grew up in Brentwood, specializes in primatology; she knows a lot about how apes and monkeys communicate. They’re very smart animals, they feel real feelings – and they are also pretty sneaky: My daughter’s thesis was all about how chimpanzees deceive one another in the competitive quest for food. Anyway, Katie to...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7692/how-i-spent-my.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/N6TLMbR4-Lc/getting-the-most-from.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7395/getting-the-most-from.html Sat, 26 May 2012 13:20:15 -0700 A trip to Disneyland can be expensive, with the lowest price SoCal resident one-day, one-park tickets starting at $81 for kids 3-9 years old. Admission is only one cost. There’s gas, meals, snacks and souvenirs, and if you plan to stay overnight, the cost of a hotel. In order to truly enjoy your visit and not worry about money, figure out which elements of your trip are worth splurging on for you and your family, plan ahead to help defray costs, and then just have fun.If you have the buckag...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7395/getting-the-most-from.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/dS81eEPMb6Y/families-get-star-treatment.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7364/families-get-star-treatment.html Mon, 21 May 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Beach, Sunshine, Action!It makes sense that a Hollywood director conceived of Paradise Point Resort Spa in Mission Bay. The movie set-like gorgeous landscape, the private island appeal where VIPs can escape their public, the world-class amenities and the nearby location to LA all lend themselves to a celebrity worthy getaway. Yet this family oriented resort is accessible to everyone, literally, as it backs up to a public beach where boats dock for the day to enjoy its sandy shores and beautif...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7364/families-get-star-treatment.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/E1EOQyodMM8/teen-talk.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7319/teen-talk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Spring break, which lies somewhere between mid-March to early April for most Los Angeles teens, is a time normally known for relaxing. But for most juniors, and even some sophomores, this is never the case. I’m currently writing from Brentwood… Tennessee (yes, there is another Brentwood!), where my family and I will visit the very last college on this 11-day long journey that was jokingly dubbed by my brother, the “Bellapalooza.” We’ve traversed most of the Atlantic coast, visiting eve...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7319/teen-talk.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/xa0PygscFhk/hello-again-ojai.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7240/hello-again-ojai.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:20:15 -0700 It was my third trip to Ojai in five years, and delightfully, not much has changed. This adorable town of about 8,000, nestled in the Ojai valley, seems to have escaped the shuttering of independent shops and eateries that has plagued LA. Surely the recession has hit Ojai, but perhaps because of its small-town attitude, where folks take care of one another and life is simpler, they have managed to maintain their charm and economic vitality without giving in to Pottery Barn and Taco Bell.The In...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7240/hello-again-ojai.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/nkyeDcPLrSI/2-500-miles-later….html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7179/2-500-miles-later….html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Spring break, which lies somewhere between mid-March to early April for most Los Angeles teens, is a time normally known for relaxing. But for most juniors, and even some sophomores, this is never the case. I’m currently writing from Brentwood… Tennessee (yes, there is another Brentwood!), where my family and I will visit the very last college on this 11-day long journey that was jokingly dubbed by my brother, the “Bellapalooza.” We’ve traversed most of the Atlantic coast, visiting eve...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7179/2-500-miles-later….html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/VzdFLnzY6Ng/to-bezerkeley-back.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7174/to-bezerkeley-back.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:20:15 -0700 The “BEZERKELEY” era of the 60’s redirected the course of history; today its edges have softened, though taking a stroll down Telegraph or Bancroft one can still bear witness to vestiges of another time—a period of idealism, promise and experiments in living A return to the East Bay is an awakening to the richness of resources and adventure five + hours north. .Re-enter the Berkeley scene from the perspective of the granddame of urban hotels, the landmark Claremont Hotel Club Spa. Thi...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7174/to-bezerkeley-back.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/XkO8kVRiSqQ/a-near-escape-to.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7052/a-near-escape-to.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Maui ForeverIt’s a cliché that visitors fall in love with Hawaii and never want to leave. I tested this cliché, or shall I say it tested me, as I floated in the warm ocean water in a cove off Napili Bay in Maui. The nearly empty beach was silent, except for the rhythmic breathing in my snorkel, as I watched colorful tropical fish dance under me, and I imagined a life there. As I boarded Hawaiian Airlines nine days earlier with my good friend, Michael, and my four-year-old son, Stephen, we...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-7052/a-near-escape-to.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/wf25oFSu8kQ/big-bear-mountain-resorts.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6836/big-bear-mountain-resorts.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Big Bear Lake was named for the grizzles that used to roam its woods, but now the peaks are populated by different kinds of visitors – couples, families, and lots of kids, enjoying outdoor activities, especially snow sports. Los Angeles and Orange County residents make up the bulk of vacationers to the nearby alpine resorts of Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, (http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/index_winter.php but plenty of folks come from across Southern California and beyond to experience...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6836/big-bear-mountain-resorts.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/16gRK5yevDQ/living-large-at-mammoth.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6660/living-large-at-mammoth.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:15 -0700 Despite the lack of snowfall earlier this ski season, there’s plenty of the white stuff at Mammoth Mountain, making for fantastic skiing and snowboarding. Angelenos planning their winter vacation in the Sierras can find a mountain of information to plan a trip at the Mammoth Mountain website (www.mammothmountain.com).Where to StayIf you crave the creature comforts of five-star accommodations, check out Tallus, a gated community of vacation rental homes near the heart of Mammoth Lakes, overloo...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6660/living-large-at-mammoth.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/-OFd4tbBMqk/the-pool-s-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6466/the-pool-s-the.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:20:15 -0700 Ask any youngster the most important thing about a hotel, and he or she will tell you, “the pool.” So imagine the thrill for my four-year-old son when we checked into Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa Indian Wells (http://www.renaissanceesmeralda.com), a resort with not one but three heated kid-deep pools, and the bonus of a water fall and a sandy beach.Located on the outskirts of Palm Springs, nestled into the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Marriott’s Renaissance Esmeralda Resort a...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6466/the-pool-s-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/TfRIq9aLQBk/tips-to-avoid-cooties.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6462/tips-to-avoid-cooties.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:20:15 -0700 “Several factors can increase the odds of coming home from vacation with a cold or other respiratory infection. On airplanes, we are susceptible to disease from other passengers sitting near us,” said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. “Bacteria and viruses can be found on tray tables, seat-back pockets and reused airline’s pillows and blankets.”To lower your risk of illness resulting from air travel, the department suggests:- Drink water to st...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6462/tips-to-avoid-cooties.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/0mNvA7PA6sY/laguna-cliffs-marriott-resort.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6194/laguna-cliffs-marriott-resort.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:20:15 -0700 The refurbished vintage Woodie surf mobile that resides in front of Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort Spa is a fitting mascot. Upon close inspection of the gleaming 1950s-era wood-paneled station wagon, one sees it has been pristinely restored. Like the newly renovated hotel that is its home, the classic look and spirit of the carefree California coastal lifestyle is preserved and celebrated, yet no fine touches have been forgotten.It’s no wonder this picturesque red-roofed Victorian-style reso...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-6194/laguna-cliffs-marriott-resort.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/XZlEu1n4bsw/family-friendly-las-vegas.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5988/family-friendly-las-vegas.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:20:15 -0700 Las Vegas has been called a lot of things -- City of Lights, Sin City and Glitter Gulch to name a few, but rarely is it called a family destination. Since my job was sending me to Vegas for a trade show, I thought it would be a good chance to take my partner and son for a weekend getaway. So off we went to find family friendly attractions on the Strip.An hour-long hop by plane or a five-hour drive, Vegas is easily accessible for Angelenos. With low occupancy rates due to the economy, there ar...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5988/family-friendly-las-vegas.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/bgabla7x77g/travel-as-a-lens.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5963/travel-as-a-lens.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:20:15 -0700 When I travel, I imagine that I am talking to strangers from a different culture and that I witness different lives to learn about those same lives, but in reality I always reach hidden treasures; insights into my own reality and dreams. Sometimes the action of travel teaches me about myself: I learn to locate my destinations via public transportation in Beijing at night, I determine how to proceed while visiting Taipei, or perhaps that I really might eat fried cricket in Chiang Mai. I can be bo...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5963/travel-as-a-lens.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Travel-WestsideToday/~3/q7TOw2dYt7M/weekend-getaways-hello-ojai.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5879/weekend-getaways-hello-ojai.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:20:15 -0700 It’s fitting that Ojai is pronounced “Oh! Hi,” because as soon we stepped out of our car into the parking lot of Su Nido Inn, we got the local welcome. Ironically, it was another tourist couple who greeted us. “Just arriving?” the woman asked. “You’re going to love this place. They thought of everything,” she said, gesturing at the grounds of quaint inn. “And you’re in the heart of the village. Everything is just perfect.” She and her husband had just gotten back fro...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s16-5879/weekend-getaways-hello-ojai.html