Jack’s Bistro in Jack London Square a food & beverage entertainment center
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Category: Food and Restaurants

Jack's Bistro on the Oakland Harbor in Jack London Square invites visitors to enjoy a timeless food & beverage entertainment center. Loyal diners love to unwind on Jack's waterfront patio and enjoy the sailboats at sunset while sipping a cocktail. Business guests and those on holiday will find Jack's Bistro to be casual with unsurpassed elegance. It's in the center of a vibrant community buzzing with events, shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation. It features a colorful menu with unique dishes and a creative blend of California and Mediterranean cuisine. The exhibition kitchen displays a wood-fired rotisserie that offers fresh fish, meat and poultry with an array of flavors. A custom wood-fired oven delights casual diners with a tasteful variety of pizzas. Jack's in-house bakery supplies freshly-made earthy breads and sumptuous desserts. Experienced visitors who come to the square for the Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting on Nov. 23 will make dinner reservations early. For information or reservations call Reservations: 510-444-7171 or visit JacksBistro.com.

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Camel’s Garden in Telluride Colorado is the crowning jewel of the San Juans
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Camel's Garden in Telluride Colorado is the crowning jewel of the San Juans. No other resort and condominium complex anywhere in this country has such a spectacular mountain setting. Camel's Garden in Telluride offers the perfect vacation for any season but it is most enchanting during the winter season. The hotel is adjacent to the San Miguel River yet only two blocks from Main Street shops and restaurants. Next door is the Gondola, which provides a link between Telluride and the Mountain Village. Camel's Garden is a true ski-in/ski-out hotel for all levels of skiers. It provides valet ski storage, a full-service ski shop, Atmosphere Spa, dining excellence and après-ski bars. An extraordinary 25-foot outdoor hot tub offers spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains. Privately guided tours of National Parks and historic sites are available. Guests rave about all-day or overnight adventures to Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon National Park, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Professional guides can assist those who love to climb, ski and explore. Specialists organize fly fishing outings, 4x4 tours, whitewater rafting and mountain bike tours. For information call 888-772-2635 or visit CamelsGarden.com.

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Historic Horizon Hotel treats guests to Palm Springs Oasis
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The loyal guests who stay in sunny Palm Springs for a vacation know that historic Horizon Hotel is proof that there is a stylish oasis in California. Horizon Hotel is a world-class hotel where visitors can experience what Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Rosiland Russel once did.  Its low-slung, angular architecture — iconic mid-century modern style — was originally designed by renowned architect William Cody in 1952, and recently renovated with the utmost care. The Horizon Hotel's spacious 2.5 acre grounds include 22 rooms on private grounds and pool, all with the glamour and luxury that once drew celebrities to Palm Springs. These are finely appointed rooms, now restored to 21st century standards with the finest finishes. Guests relish chemical-free natural therapy pools and Jacuzzi spas with pool side bar and misters. Breakfast is served in-room, on the guests' patio or pool side. Guests feel pampered with a long list of concierge services and amenities. The hotel's 22 beautifully-appointed rooms (including a three-bedroom residence) are the perfect setting for a secluded getaway. With its combination of stunning architecture, beautiful surroundings, and impeccable service, the Horizon is an ideal choice for events and gatherings for up to 100 people. For information call 800-377-7855 or visit TheHorizonHotel.com.

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Coast Inn welcomes fun lovers to the sun
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With a welcome as warm as the Gulf Coast sun, Coast Inn is proud to announce the renovation of 75 rooms as part of the most successful recovery in U.S. history after Hurricane Katrina. Ideally located at the intersection of Highway 603 and Highway 90, the Coast Inn invites visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to experience sandy beaches, local art studios, and casino entertainment. Waveland/Bay St. Louis, Mississippi offers the history of Old Town Bay and world class casinos and gaming action. Free shuttle service is available for guests to visit the Silver Slipper Casino. Within walking distance are beautiful white sand beaches and Spicers, for family owned fine dining. Nearby, families can enjoy charter fishing, swamp tours,island excursions and water parks.  For history lovers there is the Jefferson Davis Shrine. Nature lovers relish the Oceanarium and Buccaneer State Park. For the best in Mississippi Gulf Coast fun, call 228-467-9261 or visit CoastInnAndSuites.com

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Hotel La Jolla offers ocean view rooms and personalized boutique service
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Just north of San Diego, Hotel La Jolla is minutes from Downtown San Diego, Sorrento Valley, and the Golden Triangle. Guests can enjoy a complimentary shuttle to morning appointments in town or into La Jolla Village to explore museums, shops and restaurants. At days end they can relax and enjoy a spectacular beach sunset. With the approach of autumn, visitors to San Diego enjoy a cornucopia of exciting activities, including seasonal festivals and fairs, "spook-tacular" Halloween events, a popular annual birthday celebration at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Hotel La Jolla offers 108 spacious guest rooms and 4 suites with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. It is a perfect location in an upscale beach community within 4 blocks of the Pacific Ocean. Guests enjoy wireless internet, heated pool and fitness room. Clay's La Jolla & Sky Bar, an 11th floor restaurant has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the panoramic shoreline and sunsets. Transfers to additional shopping, dining, theatre, coastal sidewalks and miles of beaches are all included with the hotel's free shuttle service. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub and in-room spa services are available. For information and reservations call 800-666-261 or visit HotelLajolla.com

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Best Western Central Phoenix Inn and Suites on the pulse of the city
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Best Western Central Phoenix Inn and Suites puts you in the heart of the city. The hotel is in the center of Phoenix's business corridor and minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, the Inn and Suites is a full-service hotel offering quick access to the Phoenix Civic Plaza and the Convention Center. Close by are major sports venues, the Capitol, Civic Plaza and court houses, museums, and Union Station. When business is over, you're near the pulse of Phoenix night life. Dining within walking distance offers everything from ethnic favorites to local classics and dessert decadence. Parking is free, with local and airport shuttles available, there's complimentary high speed Internet in every room and a 24-hour Business Center is available. For the height of elegance, there are gorgeous Penthouse Suites with full-size Jacuzzis and 1000 square feet of luxurious space.  For information call 602-252-2100 or you can make reservations at BestWesternCentralPhoenix.com.

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Playa Del Paraiso brings luxury to a quiet village in Baja
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Playa Del Paraiso is a full service resort and luxury condominium development located on the beach directly adjacent to the marina in the quiet fishing village of San Felipe. The development is five minutes from downtown just off the main boulevard. San Felipe is located in Baja California, Mexico just two hours south of the international border on the warm Sea of Cortez. Playa Del Paraiso offers 207 luxurious residential condominiums on approximately 10 acres with 1,000 feet of beachfront and with many unique amenities including spacious and floor plans with very large balconies. These condos offer extended ceiling heights and sweeping ocean views from the main living areas as well as all bedrooms. The development was designed with a commitment to elegance and old world charm.Guests say they can feel the beauty and charm of this grand and elegant Spanish Mediterranean community. There is a gated entry with 24-hour onsite security, two huge lushly landscaped pools, private palapas/cabanas on the beach, fitness center, themed restaurant and bar and lounge. For more information call or visit PlayaDelParaiso.com.

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Yosemite Gateway Inn is a tranquil mountain get away
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Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn at Oakhurst, California, is just 15 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park, a true American paradise. The inn has a park-like setting nestled among live oak trees high on a hill in a tranquil mountain setting with stunning views. It's an ideal setting for a family vacation or a romantic get away. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, travelers can experience the breathtaking majesty of Yosemite without even leaving the inn. A friendly and courteous staff is ready to arrange sightseeing or coordinate activities. The hotel is located close to shopping, dining and a huge variety of outdoor and sporting activities, including three popular golf courses.  Guests visit to explore the majestic beauty of Yosemite, including El Capitan, hiking to water falls,  Fresno Flats Historical Park, and the Golden Chain Theatre.  Other spectacular features close to the Gateway Inn are Valley Glacier Point, and Tunnel View, where artists come to photographer or paint El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks and Bridal Vail Falls. Yosemite Gateway Inn is part of the Pacific Plaza and a member of Best Western International. 122 guest rooms are quiet and amenities are plentiful, including high speed wireless internet, indoor pool and spa and premium Cable TV. For more information call Toll-free: 1-888-256-8042 or visit YosemiteGatewayInn.com

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Brooklyn hotel a mecca for art lovers
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Brooklyn's newest hotel, The Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn (http://www.expressbrooklyn.com/) puts fine arts at your door. Located in wildly popular Park Slope, you'll find that history, music, galleries and theaters compete for your attention.  This premium lodging in the Carroll Gardens area offers added amenities including 115 pristine rooms, Deluxe Continental breakfast buffet and WiFi internet access. Pets are welcome. The Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn is a brand new hotel that opened one year ago and immediately appealed to visitors who want quick access to Brooklyn's burgeoning art scene.  Within walking distance are  the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens,, Times Square and Coney Island. If it sounds good to you call: 800 972 3160.

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Deer Path Inn is luxurious and historic lodging near Chicago
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Category: Sweet home Chicago Travel and Places

Deer Path Inn (http://www.dpihotel.com/) is a luxurious and historic hotel on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, in Lake Forest Illinois. It offers premier accommodations to business and leisure travelers. It's also the ideal venue for planning a meeting, wedding, or other event. North Shore Magazine lauded the inn for  "the best wedding venue" and "best banquet hall."  It is conveniently located 30 miles north of Chicago and 25 miles north of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. There are 55 finely detailed rooms and 30 suites with meeting space that can accommodate up to 350 guests. Top amenities are available including Limousine service, 24-hour taxi service, nearby golf, and passes to the Lake Forest Beach.  For reservations call (847) 234-2280.

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