Our daily look at nearby getaways
A Sweet Summer Deal at Korakia Pensione
Hot deals heat up at one of the desert's prettiest destinations. Read »
Tachevah: The Middle of the Coachella Sandwich
Staying in the desert for both music weekends? Best go Tachevah. Read »
Mount San Jacinto Summertime Deal
Plan on hiking in crisp mountain air this summer? Get your tram pass. Read »
Modernism Week in Palm Springs
Mid-century enthusiasts prepare for their desert extravaganza. Read »
A Half Dozen Palm Springs Film Fests
January is kick-off time for the desert's most glam'd-out run. Read »
The King's Palm Springs Birthday Party
Fans and tribute artists will raise the hunka hunka roof in Palm Springs. Read »
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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
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ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has blogged for NBCLA.com since October 2008, covering Los Angeles go-outs, restaurants, museums, hotels, as well as nearby Worth the Drive destinations. She served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
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