Our daily look at nearby getaways
Whiskey Dinner, Then a Boat Sleepover
The Queen Mary pours the poshest of ambers, then invites you to spend the night. Read »
Two Royal Ships to Say Hello in Long Beach
Rare ship visit: The Queen Elizabeth is set to sail by Queen Mary. Read »
Queen Mary's Memorial Day Salute
Show your military ID, or show in uniform, and get a first-class pass on the big ship. The deal is on for a short time. Read »
West Coast Barbecue Classic
You can't spell "Long Beach" without a 'Q. Or, er, well, at least on one Saturday in May. Read »
Diana: Legacy of a Princess
A new exhibit celebrating the life of Diana, Princess of Wales will open at the Queen Mary. Read »
Scotland Celebrated, Queen Mary-Style
Sheep-herding, whisky-tasting, and pipes-a-baggin' (or is that bags-a-pipin'?) -- it is nearly time again for the Scottish Festival and Games. Read »
California's Eerie Inns
The Historic Hotels of America people have rounded up tales from some of the group's spookiest properties. There's one right in Napa. Boo! Read »
Red, White, and Blues Time
Fireworks and zydeco are part of the Queen Mary's Fourth of July celebrations. Read »
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Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
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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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