What rain?
I have really been enjoying the rain. Aside from my white-knuckled drive to work Monday morning, it has been nice. Vanessa and I have ventured outside a couple of times to run errands or get something to eat, but we spent most of the weekend inside watching The Grudge and The Terminal. I didn’t enjoy The Terminal that much. Aside from Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones, it was disappointing. The Grudge was great and kept me on my toes throughout the entire movie. I had to plan when to drink from my cup so I wouldn’t freak out and drop the glass.
My dad called me last night. He worked extremely hard on a project at work last month and as a reward they offered him (and the others that worked on the project) a choice of 4 different 2-night vacations. He told me he isn’t going to use it and is offering it to Vanessa and I to use. He does things like this a lot and I always feel guilty. I mean, he is the one that worked countless hours and weekends to get the project completed and now I get the reward. I didn’t do anything to deserve the vacation. Anyway, I am extremely grateful. Vanessa and I have already thought of a nice way to thank him, but since I know he will be reading this, I’m not going to reveal that now.
I would like your opinion on which place you think we should go, or if you have been to any of these places before:
Santa Barbara – El Capitan Canyon: www.elcapitancanyon.com
La Jolla – Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa: www.estancialajolla.com
Palm Springs – Le Parker Meridian Hotel: http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/palm_springs/leisure_us1817.shtml
Las Vegas – Best 4-Star Hotel available
Also, we are planning on taking my mom to the Body Worlds 2 exhibit this weekend (near USC). If anyone has restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, I would appreciate it.
My dad called me last night. He worked extremely hard on a project at work last month and as a reward they offered him (and the others that worked on the project) a choice of 4 different 2-night vacations. He told me he isn’t going to use it and is offering it to Vanessa and I to use. He does things like this a lot and I always feel guilty. I mean, he is the one that worked countless hours and weekends to get the project completed and now I get the reward. I didn’t do anything to deserve the vacation. Anyway, I am extremely grateful. Vanessa and I have already thought of a nice way to thank him, but since I know he will be reading this, I’m not going to reveal that now.
I would like your opinion on which place you think we should go, or if you have been to any of these places before:
Santa Barbara – El Capitan Canyon: www.elcapitancanyon.com
La Jolla – Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa: www.estancialajolla.com
Palm Springs – Le Parker Meridian Hotel: http://www.lemeridien.com/usa/palm_springs/leisure_us1817.shtml
Las Vegas – Best 4-Star Hotel available
Also, we are planning on taking my mom to the Body Worlds 2 exhibit this weekend (near USC). If anyone has restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, I would appreciate it.
posted by Page at
8:18 AM
7 Comments:
You should check out the
Watergrill in Downtown LA (about 5 min North from USC)
or also
The Empress Pavillion in Chinatown (about 10 min north of USC)
but it all depends what you're craving.
Avid Fan
By
Anonymous, At
10:22 AM
I'd go with La Jolla or El Capitan,
but that's just me.
If you do go to El Cap, you definitely have to see the movie
"Sideways". Great wineries are
close by.
By
Anonymous, At
11:54 AM
I'd go to Vegas. There are a lot distractions there. It sounds like you would have to be involved in a lot of convereasions and romance if you go to any of those other places. Stick with the bright lights and half naked women that Vegas offers.
By
Anonymous, At
4:20 PM
I'd do La Jolla, you can stop by the San Juan Capistrano Mission and then do the outlets, and then Sea World!
By
Anonymous, At
5:45 PM
Cheap Mexican: La Barca, on Vermont just below the 10. You get a lot of food and it's pretty good. It's also 2 blocks from the USC campus.
Excellent somewhat expensive American food - Pete's Cafe in downtown L.A. (on 4th Street I believe).
Excellent sushi - Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo, or Hamakawa if you don't mind not having an atmosphere.
Also, if you're thinking about Vegas, find out what hotels actually have 4-stars. I think a lot of places are rated higher than they should be. I agree with the previous poster - frack the romance. Valentine's Day already passed. But if you don't want total Vegas, try staying at the Palms - it's pretty nice and away from the Strip. Or, try Green Valley Ranch, which is like staying in a casino in an upscale mall in the suburbs. But be advised that the table limits at GVR are not good for low-rollers like myself ($10-15 minimums at all times).
By
Anonymous, At
6:57 PM
Thanks for all of the tips. I'll check out the restaurants on the Internet. As for the trip... I think I'll stay away from Vegas. I can go there anytime. I'll give it some more thought this weekend and let you know.
By
Page, At
12:00 PM
El Capitan!
By
Anonymous, At
4:18 PM
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