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Meeting Planners…Pick your perk at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Book and consume your program by 12/31/11 and enjoy one of the following complimentary perks to enhance your meeting experience*:
- 1-Specialty Refreshment Break
- 1-Hour Wine & Cheese Reception
- 1-Hour S'mores 'n Toddies Reception
- 5% off final bill
*Offer valid on new inquires only. Booking must be for a minimum of 25 room nights on the Benchmark Conference Plan. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Other restrictions may apply.
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Endlessly Eccentric
Savoring the good life in the Golden State
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By LAURA DEL ROSSO
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California’s appeal to visitors never seems to diminish in spite of a slumping economy, aggressive competitors who try to chip away at its major travel market segments or any variety of other factors that can influence travel decisions. |
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The Golden State, with its beauty and geographic diversity, yet more importantly its reputation for abundance, opportunity and the good life, has what other destinations envy. It’s what marketers label as a strong brand.
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| Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort |
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The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is a getaway that offers the challenge of two 18-hole golf courses and the natural wonders of a historic 10,000-acre working cattle ranch. Beyond the fairways enjoy horseback rides, fitness and spa treatments, hikes, fishing, fine dining and first-class accommodations. Rates start at $515.00 per night, per room and include full breakfast, dinner and unlimited activities for two during select times of the year.
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Cuisine
Delicious and Diverse
By LAURA DEL ROSSO
Think of California and images of beaches, mountains, the Wine Country, celebrities and lots of sunshine might come to mind first. But farms? Maybe not, but—if economic activity is a gauge of importance—they should be high on the list.
California is the major agricultural state in the U.S., producing nearly half of its fruits, nuts and vegetables. That translates into a farm-fresh bounty of food, the basis of famous California cuisine that has become part of the Golden State’s allure.
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Get Out There!
By LAURA DEL ROSSO
Vast mountain ranges, wilderness areas and an 840-mile coastline provide almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventures in California. On a typical day on the coast, you might see a hang glider take flight over the sparkling Pacific Ocean, kite surfers gliding over white-capped water and a variety of boats sailing in harbors and bays.
The state’s mild climate and natural wonders make it fertile ground for sports and recreation enthusiasts, thrill-seekers and innovators. In fact, the sport of mountain biking got its start on the trails of Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais.
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| Destination Irvine |
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Located in the center of Orange County, easily-accessible Irvine boasts 14 hotels ranging from AAA Four Diamond to economy with nearly 3,400 sleeping rooms and thousands of square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate 10 to 2,000 people.Visitors can experience golfing, miles of hiking and biking trails, arts and culture, shopping and diverse dining. Irvine’s convenient location, unique off-site venues and affordability make it an ideal destination for a Southern California meeting.
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| Paradise Point |
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Located in Mission Bay, Paradise Point is unlike any other conference destination in San Diego. Just 10 minutes from downtown and the airport, Paradise Point offers over 60,000 square feet of airy indoor and outdoor meeting and event space overlooking the bay. Paradise Point Resort—San Diego's Conference Destination.
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LATEST VIDEOS:
Interviews at IMEX
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Participants:
Tyler Davidson, Meetings Focus chief content director
Deborah Sexton, president and CEO of PCMA
John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE
Gilly Wong, general manager Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong
Steve Short, vice president Interactive Services, PSAV
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