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- NewsSid Lipsey
Racing BMWs and Lounging: The Ultimate Desert Guys’ Weekend
“Guys’ weekends” get a bad rap. Maybe it began with The Hangover guys leaving their friend to nearly bake to death on a rooftop. Or when the first nightclub decided to give free bottle service to an NFL player. Or when Justin Bieber outgrew babysitters.
- NewsLeah Ginsberg
Can You Really Lose 15 Pounds in a Week at The Biggest Loser Resort?
One of my guilty pleasures is watching a little show called The Biggest Loser. By my reality-show-universe calculations, if I were on The Biggest Loser, it would only take me one week to reach my goal. As it turns out, The Biggest Loser brand has four fitness resorts across the U.S. (in Florida, Illinois, New York, and California) for regular people like you and me. If you, like me, dream of going to The Biggest Loser Resort, here’s what you need to know.
- NewsYahoo Travel Contributors
What It’s Really Like to Eat at a 3-Michelin-Starred Restaurant
So imagine my nirvana when I visited Napa Valley last month, a place known for its excellent restaurants, many that set the standard for superior dining (notably Thomas Keller’s internationally acclaimed French Laundry) and that are destinations unto themselves. I wanted a memorable night out, so my friend and I booked a table at The Restaurant at Meadowood, one of only six three-Michelin star restaurants in the country. For those who don’t know, many top chefs consider a Michelin star the Hol
- NewsYahoo Travel Contributors
Grizzly Killing Report: Yellowstone Hikers Taking Risks
A grizzly bear roaming near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart, File)
- NewsYahoo Travel Contributors
10 Reasons Why You Should Vacation in Newport Beach This Winter
I have to admit it — Newport Beach, California wasn’t on my radar before this week. Sure, we’ve all heard of Laguna and Malibu, other SoCal hotspots. But now that I’m here, I’m not sure how I missed it — after all, it was the setting for The OC, Beaches, and Gilligan’s Island; it’s home to Jay Leno and Kobe Bryant; and it’s a not-too-warm, not-too-chilly beachside family destination you’ll want to visit again and again.
- NewsYahoo Travel Contributors
Get Out of Town: 5 Great Weekend Escapes from L.A.
By Natalie DiScala / Oh! TravelissimaFor many, Los Angeles is a dream destination in and of itself. And it’s not hard to understand why. From the beautiful beaches to the vibrant night life, from the world-class restaurants to the lure of celebrity sightings…there’s a lot going on in L.A. But there’s also a lot to see outside the City of Angels, so whether you live in the area or are visiting for vacation, it’s worth getting out of town and exploring all that the region has to offer. Here are fi
