Escape to…Colony Palms Hotel | Palm Springs, CA

Colony Palms Hotel is known as one of Palm Springs’ most iconic and luxurious downtown hotels. Colony Palms Hotel is located just one block off of the city’s main design district. Built in the 1930s, this 57-room resort retains many charming features of its original Spanish colonial architecture, from arched entryways and covered ceilings to original ceramic floor tiles.

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Pool Bar

With a stay at Colony Palms Hotel, you’ll be centrally located in Palm Springs, convenient to O’Donnell Golf Club and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center.

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Casita
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Location:  Palm Springs, CA
Distance from Airport:  Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) approx. 6 mins. away
Distance from Train Station:  Palms Springs North Amtrak Station (PSN) -approx. 10 mins. away

The Colony Palms Hotel’s rich and colorful history established it as an iconic part of Palm Springs and over the years it has been host to Hollywood’s elite, mobsters, athletes, film producers, gamblers, and politicians.

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Terrace

Escape to…The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Fronting three miles of white-sand beaches along the Caribbean, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club offers endless recreational activities and indulgent facilities. With everything fun under the sun, including championship golf courses, scuba diving, and a full-service marina, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Lobby

If there exists a more indulgent Punta Cana resort to unwind, we have yet to find it: Miles of powdery white sand beaches, two championship golf courses, a world-class spa, endless water sports, and award-winning cuisine—all overlooking the magnificent Caribbean. Welcome to the Westin Puntacana Resort & Club, located in the Playa Blanca area of the Puntacana Resort & Club, a spectacular 26-square-mile slice of paradise.

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Junior Suite

Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Distance from Airport: Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) approx. 12 mins. away

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The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is conveniently located in the Playa Blanca area of the magnificent 15,000-acre PUNTACANA Resort & Club. The Westin offers free shuttle service throughout the resort and club area. Minutes away is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which can be reached via international flights from dozens of cities. Boasting three miles of white-sand beaches along the sparkling Caribbean Sea, the PUNTACANA Resort & Club encompasses a vast range of recreational activities and indulgent facilities.

Escape to… The Francis Marion Hotel | Charleston, SC

The Francis Marion Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America, was built in 1924 as the grandest hotel in the Carolina’s. Today, it maintains it’s grandeur as one of the premier hotels in historic Charleston. The hotel combines the comforts of today with historic ambiance and sleep room decor reminiscent of the 1920’s.

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With a stay at The Francis Marion Hotel, you’ll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Charleston Music Hall and Joseph Manigault House.

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King Deluxe Room

Location: Charleston, SC
Distance from Airport: Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) approx. 20 mins. away
Distance from Train Station: Charleston Amtrak Station approx. 20 mins away

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Lobby

The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Simon Andrews and Restaurant Chef Phil Gaulin create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Old South.

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The Swamp Fox

Escape to…The Garland, North Hollywood, CA

Time has only improved this iconic Hollywood boutique hotel in the heart of LA. In 1970, legendary Hollywood actress Beverly Garland, and her husband Fillmore Crank, discovered this bucolic seven-acre property and knew they wanted to create a hideaway for friends, family, and guests. Together with Las Vegas hotel impresario, John Kell Houssels Jr., they decided to build one of the most stunning North Hollywood hotels, which would serve as an oasis within the high-energy excitement of Los Angeles.

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Walk into The Garland and you’re instantly transported to a secluded, urban oasis, yet close to all the action and excitement of Universal Studios, Hollywood and LA’s best attractions. Nestled within seven tree-shaded acres, this authentic LA experience is complete with a welcoming vibe and modern amenities to keep you plugged in, yet completely relaxed.

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Location: North Hollywood, CA
Distance from Airport: Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) approx. 35mins away | Burbank Bob Hope Airport approx. 15 mins away

Evening at the Garland Pool

Get out and explore all the action in LA. From Hollywood studio tours and locations from your favorite films to some of the world’s best designer boutiques, the City of Angels has it all. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway with your best friends or taking a family vacation to LA, we’ve selected the sights you just have to see. Be sure to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, now home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The Garland offers free trolley rides to and from Universal Studios and CityWalk. Chauffeur-driven limos and sedans can be hired to take you to meetings, dining, dancing, and shopping. Or simply take a stroll down Ventura Boulevard to sample sushi, taste tapas and explore The Valley’s version of Sunset Boulevard. Check out these vacation-making, North Hollywood activities and dining options in LA’s hippest neighborhood, centrally located to our historic Hollywood hotel, the Garland.

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