Crave the quirky? Here are six unusual places to stay
Want to sleep deep underground or nest in a birdhouse? Snooze in an Earthship? Rest your weary bones in these unusual destinations.SEE THE STORY
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It's not just another day at the beach, as the O.C's waterfront hotels get a makeover
Beachside hotels in Orange County, are being built, rebuilt, renovated and upgraded to grab a bigger share of the tourist dollar.
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July 23 airfare chart: Hawaii's calling with lower fares from LAX and Orange County
If you’re looking at Hawaii for a summer respite and you’re flying out of LAX or Orange County, rejoice: You’ll be saving $30 and $62, respectively. If you’re flying out of Burbank, put that celebration on hold. That fare zoomed up more than $180 from last week. Not surprisingly, airfares to Phoenix...
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View moreHike above the roar and mist of McCloud Falls in Northern California
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In the Mojave Desert, a winding route reveals the weird and the wonderful
There is no place as intense and wondrous and few people as compelling as those who make the California desert their home.
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The Mark Twain Trail through the West brings ups, downs and a new view of the author
This road takes you from Reno to California Gold country, following the rambling 20s of author Mark Twain
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A trip on Route 66 proves to be uncharted territory for a master planner
The plan was to have no plan. To head east on Route 66. A solo traveler with no agenda. There was only one problem: That’s not me.
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You can't take a road trip without pit stops. Here's the lowdown on 7 spots
Whether you're heading north, south or east from Southern California, you'll want to take a break. Here's a closer look at famous fixtures and underappreciated gems along your way.
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On your next road trip north, break up the drive with these 5 leg-stretchers
Walk into the landscape with stops along the way. Start with Wendy Trail in Newbury Park and end with Valencia Peak overlooking the ocean.
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22 feet of fun fraught with fear — that was our Airstream adventure
You call this camping? It was, indeed, billed that way, but our gleaming missile had a sumptuos bed and a dining room, a stove and a fridge.
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View the blogThru-hiking the John Muir Trail; trekking in Nepal
JOHN MUIR TRAIL Slide show Pamela Zoolalian will share stories and experiences from her solo thru-hike of the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real. Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205 NEPAL Presentation Guide...
Another sub-$600 bargain fare to Asia, this one to Osaka, Japan
A part of Highway 1 in Big Sur has reopened, but other issues remain on the coastal route
Last chance to buy tickets to Nevada's Burning Man, and 3 places to find burner bliss outside the festival
Jazz man Arturo Sandoval to play aboard Caribbean-South American cruise
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Hike Italy's ancient pilgrims' route, from Siena to St. Peter's Square
Discover the charm and soul of the Italian backcountry on an 80-mile trek on the Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage trail that once led from northern Europe to Rome. The 10-day Wilderness Travel tour begins in Siena and takes guests to scenic portions of the 7th century Christian pilgrim’s...
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When Vegas' pools get too crowded, rent a 'floating cabana' on Lake Mead for a day
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Go rolling on the Mississippi River this Christmas on the American Queen
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Pack your lightsaber — immersive 'Star Wars' resort planned for Walt Disney World
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