Travel Guide:los Angeles

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    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

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    The Garland: 70s Chic in Modern Day Los Angeles

    Pool with a fireplace? Yes, please! (All photos: The Garland) Hotel: The Garland Location: 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, Calif.  Background: The hotel was built back in 1972 by developer Fillmore Crank for his wife, TV actress Beverly Garland (of My Three Sons, Scarecrow & Mrs.

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    The Worst People at Disneyland

    Credit: Flickr/Marcel B. (edited) By Ben Wener Maleficent. Cruella. Scar.

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    The Strangest Place You’ll Ever See Bison — on SoCal’s Catalina Island

    Part of Catalina’s bison herd. (Photo:tinyfroglet/Flickr) “Bison, on an island? Off the coast of Los Angeles? Aren’t they… out of place?”

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    In Defense of Disneyland: Why it’s Worth Revisiting as a Jaded Adult

    Then we hit Disneyland and here my recall of events snaps into sharp focus. The show I saw on my most recent visit sees Ursula from The Little Mermaid setting the River of America on fire in an attempt to kill Mickey.

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    5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Disney Vacation

    Disneyland still uses the paper FastPasses available to kiosks, but at Walt Disney World, the technology has gotten even more sophisticated. Thanks to the My Disney Experience, you can book your tables online and program up to three rides, shows, or character meet-and-greets into your day.

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    30 Things You Didn't Know About Disneyland

    Walt Disney’s vision of a real-life fantasy world brought magical animation to life when it opened its gates back in 1955, and through the decades it has become a staple of American pop culture thanks to its collection of lovable characters, exciting rides, and theatrical presentation. Disneyland may have provided us lifelong memories, but it’s also kept secrets hidden in the Disney Vault right next to several of its popular video releases.