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Milan - Milan is the capital city of Lombardy and is Italy's second largest city. Milan is a cosmopolitan city of wealth, business, and youthful energy, comparable to cities like Manhattan or London. Milan is Italy's center of fashion, playing host to two major spring fairs. The city also boasts a rich cultural experience, and is home to such treasures as Leonardo's "Last Supper" and Michelangelo's final work, "Pieta Rondanini." Also, the Brera Gallery is an international artistic gem equal to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or London’s National Gallery. With such a large population of young adults, Milan offers a vibrant nightlife. The Navigli district around the canals in the southwest of the city is one of the best areas for bars and cafés, extending up to Porta Ticinese. And, while the city is home to some of the finest Italian cuisine in the country, Milan also has a diverse array of international restaurants, ranging from Chinese and Japanese to Greek, Spanish, American and more. New Orleans - Home to the famous French Quarter, New Orleans is made up of romantic Old-World architecture, internationally renowned Cajun and Creole cuisine, the enigmatic underground culture of voodooism, as well as incredible jazz music and an infectious laid-back attitude. Each year New Orleans plays host to Mardi Gras, the most popular festival in America. Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh sits astride the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, where they join to form the Ohio River. Once a purely industrial town, Pittsburgh has developed into a popular tourist destination, boasting an exciting downtown area, as well as numerous parks, attractions and historic sites. Pittsburgh also offers a wide selection of dining, shopping and nightlife options. Austin - The state capital of Texas, Austin is one of the best places in the country to listen to live music - on any given night over 100 venues feature live performances. Austin is also home to Silicon Hills, the headquarters of technology companies such as Dell Computers, IBM and Motorola. With 300 days of sunshine per year and an average year-round temperature of almost 70-degrees, Austin is also a great place to explore the outdoors. Whether in town for business or pleasure, you’ll find it in Austin. Oakland - Founded in 1852, Oakland sits between the San Francisco Bay and California's coastal hills. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the city's balmy temperatures that average in the 60s year-round. Oakland is devoted to arts and entertainment and preserving its rich culture. But it is also a modern metropolis booming with numerous corporate headquarters, progressive restaurants, an abundance of recreation, and more. St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg is the 4th largest city in Florida, encompassing 234 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico Intracoastal Waterway. The city enjoys an annual average temperature of 73.7 degrees and an average of 361 days of sunshine. Activities range from dining, shopping and nightlife along the downtown waterfront, to boating, fishing and golf, to exploring cultural sites like the Salvador Dali Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Tampa Bay Holocaust Museum. San Jose - San Jose is the largest city in northern California. The city is home to a great selection of arts and entertainment, including repertory and musical theaters, ballet, opera, and more. San Jose is also made up of outlet and fashion shopping, theme parks, local wineries, parks and gardens, acclaimed restaurants, and sophisticated downtown nightlife. Don't forget the area sees on average more than 300 sunny days a year, with winter temperatures usually hovering in the 50s, summer temperatures in the 70s. New York City - New York City is still the business and entertainment capital of the world. Most of what makes New York so famous is cosmopolitan Manhattan Island. Thousands of people bustle along Manhattan Streets each day, exploring landmarks such as Times Square and Central Park, strolling down Broadway or Fifth Avenue, or enjoying the immense variety of theater, restaurants, nightlife and more. Hey, it's the city that never sleeps. Miami - More than 10 million tourists a year flood Miami-Dade County to take advantage of the white-sand beaches, the sunny weather, the upscale shopping, the sizzling nightlife, and the outstanding “New World” cuisine that has taken on a style and taste of its own. Las Vegas - Las Vegas is a combination of fast gaming action, glamour and glitz, sophistication and debauchery, all in the middle of the desert. Dance the night away, dine on world-class cuisine, catch some of the oldest, most reliable names in entertainment, or put your life savings in the hands of fate at any one of the magnificent casino-hotels. Paris - Paris draws on two thousand years of history, giving this city an unrivaled cultural legacy. Paris is magnificent, ancient architecture, inspiring artistry, fashion, glamour, ethnic diversity, charming neighborhoods, refined cuisine, theater, and much more. Altogether Paris is a modern city, consistently responding to new challenges, creating new districts, new meeting places, and new ways of life. London - London is an extravagant mix of history and modernity, science and the arts, business and leisure. From the tranquility of Hyde Park, to the haunting legacy of the Towers of London, to the priceless artifacts in the British Museum and much more, London has a countless array of things to see and do. |
| Rancho Valencia Resort Hotel 5921 Valencia Circle in San Diego. Hotel Reservations, Amenities and Map. |
The property features acres of flowers, all year round, surrounding the luxurious suite accommodations. The Rancho Valencia Resort is an exclusive hotel located 24 miles north of the San Diego International Airport, in Rancho Santa Fe. This secluded hideaway offers privacy, relaxation and recreation on a very intimate scale. Guests may dine in the restaurant or al fresco in one of the many terraces and courtyards. The Rancho Valencia Resort offers onsite fine dining, recreation, and it is convenient to area attractions. The hotel also has a heated outdoor swimming pool, two whirlpool spas, a croquet lawn, fitness center and is close to golf courses.The guest suites start at 1200 square feet in size, and all of them offer a fireplace, private garden studio, spacious bathroom with walk-in closet, and a wet bar. The bathrooms are extra spacious and feature walk-in closets and a separate vanity. The Rancho Valencia Restaurant is located off of a mission-style courtyard, and using the freshest local ingredients, serves French-California Cuisine breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a brunch on Sundays. The Del Mar King Suites have a king bed, a sunken living room, vaulted ceilings and a private garden patio. The Mediterranean décor features colorful hand-painted tile work, open beamed ceilings, plantation shuttered windows and terra cotta tile works. Spa treatments are also available in the privacy of every suite. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the 18 tennis courts and its "Top 10 in America" rated tennis program. Tucked away in a private canyon in Rancho Santa Fe, the resort is just minutes from the seaside towns of Del Mar and La Jolla. 24-hour room service is available.
