Category: California

Special offers from Starwood for California residents.

St. Regis Monarch BeachThese days, the best things about living in California are the weather and the scenery. And a special offer from Starwood makes it easier for California residents to take advantage of both.

Through May 31, Californians who stay two nights at a participating Starwood hotel or resort get the third night free. For those who can’t stay three nights, discounted rates are available.


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0 comments | Posted by Molly Ottersen on 02/24/2010 at 9:40 AM | Categories: California - Hotels -

Modernism Week in Palm Springs.

Think of Palm Springs, and chances are, you envision a sleek, mid-century house with a sparkling, kidney-shaped pool.  It’s only natural.   Palm Springs and modern architecture go together like macaroni and cheese.

For the past five years, fans of mid-century architecture have been able to get their fix at Modernism Week.  And this year’s get-together -- which takes place from February 12 -21 -- is bigger than ever, with more than 40 events.  


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0 comments | Posted by Virginia Saunders on 01/26/2010 at 12:31 PM | Categories: USA - California - Event -

Grilled cheese sandwich calling your name? Here’s where to answer the call.

You’ve probably heard that it’s raining here in California.  So much so that we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see a pair of zebras wade by on their way to the Ark.

Anyway, on these icky, rainy days, nothing sounds quite as good as a piping hot grilled cheese.  Unless it’s a grilled cheese with a cup of tomato soup. 


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0 comments | Posted by Virginia Saunders on 01/21/2010 at 10:42 AM | Categories: California - Dining - Cool Service -