Our daily look at nearby getaways
New Towers at Caesars Palace
The newest Caesars Palace tower debuted earlier this year; the next is up for later in 2012. Get details. Read »
Penguins on the Strip
The noble birds have been spotted in Las Vegas. Oh, and look at that: polar bears, too. Read »
Viva Las Vegas (Neon)
Board the bus and make for Nevada to support MONA (and to enjoy some vintage signs, too). Read »
You and Thousands, Watching Vegas Fireworks
They're shutting down the Strip to traffic. Serious celebration time. Read »
The MGM Grand 7-Day Sale
It starts on Monday, Oct. 25, but your stay doesn't need to fall within the week's window. Read »
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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
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The Carlsbad We Know and Love
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Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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