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Tips : Accommodation Related: Hyatt, Hyatt Centric Montevideo Hyatt Centric Hotels are a brand of Hyatt which are centrally located so you can explore your destination’s hot spots, hidden gems, and local sounds. All Hyatt Centric hotels offer a great but affordable bed in some of the world’s greatest cities and hot spots. We have selected those which we think are the best in the world. Hyatt Centric Hotels are boutique lifestyle hotels, which allow guests to discover popular and urban resort destinations around the world. But which is the best Hyatt Centric Hotel in the world and where can you find the best Hyatt discount? Hyatt is one of the world’s best hotel brands with a global portfolio of more than 500 hotels and resorts across 12 distinctive brands. We have outlined the best Park Hyatt hotels, the best Andaz hotels, the best Grand Hyatt hotels, the best Hyatt Regency hotels and the best Hyatt Centric hotels. Hyatt hotel brands also include Hyatt Place, Hyatt … [Read more...] about Best Hyatt Centric Hotels In The World

“Wow, big bullfrogs,” I thought as I heard “plop, plops” slapping the surface of the little pond.It was a perfect early fall morning for a sit-and-see adventure. There was still a chill in the shadows, but the warmth from the October sun felt good.Mornings are a busy time for birds, and I had decided to plunk down on a park bench at the edge of the little pond in Escondido’s Kit Carson Park and see what the local flocks were up to.There was a paddling of ducks drifting about, a single cormorant, a great blue heron watching from a nearby eucalyptus tree, a snowy egret and a couple of juvenile night herons pocking around at the water’s edge. A red-tailed hawk seemed to float overhead. As I sat quietly, a father and his young son came along the dirt path and again, I heard the bullfrogs plopping into the water.But they were not bullfrogs.What I had thought from a distance were muddy rocks or pieces of driftwood turned out to be turtles in varying sizes … [Read more...] about Column: Making friends at pond in Escondido’s Kit Carson Park

Welcome to the new look of the still-new Vegas Escapes newsletter. I’m Catharine Hamm, the travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, and in the interest of full disclosure, I love Las Vegas.Even when it’s hot. Maybe especially when it is.We SoCal folks know hot, right? Of course we do, and we don’t much like it. So I say to escape the heat, go to Vegas.Sure, it’s expected to be 15 degrees warmer there this weekend, but air conditioning is a way of life for this Mojave Desert city. Heat’s just not an issue as long as you enjoy the great indoors. And it is great. No wonder Elvis is said to have uttered, “Man, I really like Las Vegas.” We have some stories this week that will show you why 42 million people a year, more than a quarter of them from Southern California, like it too. Especially on Sundays. Even though National Tequila Day has passed. And often when Sasquatch is involved.—Catharine HammTEQUILA!Think of caramel, chocolate, citrus, … [Read more...] about Newsletter: Vegas Escapes: You can chill in Vegas

Temecula, California is a gorgeous, must-visit spot north of San Diego. This is wine-making country — there are more than 40 local wineries — but there are plenty of things to do here beyond touring the wineries and going to tastings. There are fun things to do in Temecula with kids plus plenty of Temecula attractions designed for adventurers, outdoorsy types, art lovers, shopaholics, and history buffs. One thing to be aware of as you plan what to do and where to go in Temecula is that the weather here may surprise you. Temecula sits at the midway point between Southern California’s beaches and deserts, but the climate leans more toward the latter. If you’re coming from San Diego or Los Angeles, be prepared for warmer, drier weather.  Below, you’ll find lots of ideas about how to spend a day (or a week) in Temecula Valley. Many are family-friendly, but there are a few that are best saved for adults-only getaways. Browse Temecula Tours and Activities … [Read more...] about 20 Fun Things to Do in Temecula, CA

Catch the best of the season all across the country. Author: Kristin Smith Updated: Oct 11, 2019 Original: Oct 10, 2019 Unless you live in south Florida, there's a fall show happening near you. Case in point: these 20 spectacular autumn hikes, which mix fall leaves with everything from beaches to waterfalls. Pick your region and get going. West Mt. Constitution Loop, Moran State Park, WA Aim for the sweet spot between summer crowds and winter cold on this 6.7-mile loop to the highest point in the San Juan Islands. With the first dusting of snow settling over the Cascade and Coast Ranges and bright red berries decorating the island’s madrones, the views are gorgeous near and far. On Orcas Island, Park at Mountain Lake, then brace your quads for the 1,500-foot, steep eastern face of Mt. Constitution. The climb winds through an evergreen and madrone forest until you reach the bare rock summit. Take a moment away from the mountain-to-sea panorama to look for … [Read more...] about 20 Fall Hikes You Can Do Right Now