Everyone knows the main difference between a hotel and motel: the cost. But more than just the hotel vs. motel rates, apparently, there are more specific things that make one vary from the other. Location Hotels are high-rise buildings (and are often seen as landmarks) typically seen in urban areas: cities, financial districts, and places ...
Hotel accommodations near USC or the University of Southern California offer a variety of facilities and budgets for visitors and families assisting the move of incoming students to the area or for those attending graduation. USC is in one of the older areas of Los Angeles, and having access to the university in a convenient ...
Choosing a university to attend is very stressful. Choosing the hotel to stay at while visiting prospective universities shouldn’t be. Here are five of the top hotels near the campus of USC, University of Southern California, if you are going for a visit. They are listed according to price per night. The closest and cheapest ...
Pasadena is a fun city about 30 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. It makes a great day trip destination from LA and is also a good alternative as a home base for visitors. The Metro subway and train system now allows easy connections between downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Universal City for travelers without ...
Whether you live in Los Angeles or are just visiting, I think an ocean-side meal is an essential part of the California experience. For almost 30 years, Geoffrey’s Malibu has offered guests fine dining in an ideal location overlooking the ocean in Malibu. I’ve lived in Los Angeles for a long time and although I’ve ...
I can remember before I moved to sunny Los Angeles from cold Philadelphia, I would hear how the weather and scenery were so varied that it was possible to surf and ski on the same day. Here is how I would surf and ski on the same day in Southern California: Surf First stop on ...
Just as foodies may plan their travels around visiting a certain restaurant or winery, car-lovers like me try to play our travels so we might visit a car museum or auto collection. Here are three great car museums here in the United States: The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas Located on ...
If you’ve ever watched a TMZ video of a celebrity walking through an airport, you often see them accompanied by a uniformed airline employee, usually holding a walkie talkie. Celebrities and other high profile travelers get a dedicated escort who takes them from their car, through security, and right to the VIP lounge, without having ...
Before taking any international trip, it’s always good to check out the U.S. State Department’s travel website, travel.state.gov. Aside from country specific information, along with tips and suggestions for international travel, the U.S. Department of State issues travel warnings and alerts specific to countries and regions. These are issued periodically and are based on security ...
Going to a Los Angeles Lakers game at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles is a fun experience whether you sit up in the rafters or in a fancy VIP suite with its own waiter. It doesn’t matter if you live in L.A. and go to games frequently or are just visiting the city, watching ...