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Articles tagged “california”

Hotels

The LEGO masterpiece you wished you could build as a kid: a real-life LEGO hotel

Just like Barbie-themed cruises, the Legoland Hotel’s business should boom thanks to parents looking for a kid-friendly holiday that's not just another trip to Disney.

Skift | 12 years ago

The LEGO masterpiece you wished you could build as a kid: a real-life LEGO hotel

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SoCal to Vegas “nightclub on wheels” party train may start by 2013 eve

Driving from LA to Fullerton will be a hassel, though great for Orange County residents. And beyond partying up on the train, not tons of extra benefits like a faster train, etc.

Michelle Rindels, Associated Press | 12 years ago

SoCal to Vegas “nightclub on wheels” party train may start by 2013 eve

Tourism

The mountains and earthquakes that stand in the way of California’s high-speed dreams

American infrastructure for high-speed rail lags far behind that of other countries. Getting California's lines built may be a challenge for the U.S., but it's one worth taking on to avoid being left at the station.

Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

The mountains and earthquakes that stand in the way of California’s high-speed dreams

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MC Hammer is the official tourism spokesman for Oakland’s new marketing campaign

Cities with a less than polished reputation for tourism often turn to semi-celebrities to appeal to fans and travelers. Oakland is one of those.

Skift | 12 years ago

MC Hammer is the official tourism spokesman for Oakland’s new marketing campaign

Hotels

Hotel rates across the U.S. shot higher this summer and will likely stay there

Room rates rose between 17 and 43 percent in the U.S. this summer with the steepest rate increases creeping down the California coast, due to a high number of both business and leisure travelers.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Hotels

Los Angeles hotels’ occupancy rates reached record high this July

It looks like tourism has rebounded in the LA region with a heavy flow of foreign tourists helping hotels reach the highest number of occupied rooms in the past 25 years.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Los Angeles hotels’ occupancy rates reached record high this July

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Hacker hostels in Silicon Valley offer short- and long-term stays for future startup stars

Techies who want to take the idea of a shared workspace one step further can apply for the $40 per night stay through Airbnb, although some hostels have become more underground to avoid trouble from landlords.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Why off-reservation casinos are a bad idea for California

What is and isn't an Indian casino in the U.S. is so much about local politics and creative boundaries that a battle like this amounts to not much more than closing the gate after the horses have escaped.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat | 12 years ago

Online Travel

The surprising utility of old-school maps when your GPS goes awry

When Google Maps or GPS directs you on road that hasn’t been used since horse-and-buggies, the best idea may be to lift your eyes from the screen, consult an old-fashion map, or take in some clues from your surroundings.

Skift | 12 years ago

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California approves funding to build the U.S.’s first bullet train

Despite the promise of needed high-speed service in one of the U.S.'s most progressive state, even long-time pro-rail advocates are stepping away from supporting the current plan.

Skift | 12 years ago