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Two Royal Ships to Say Hello in Long Beach
Rare ship visit: The Queen Elizabeth is set to sail by Queen Mary. Read »
Queen Mary at the Holidays
An ice rink, ice sculptures, and a grand tree lighting mark a big boat's season. Read »
Queen Mary's Memorial Day Salute
Show your military ID, or show in uniform, and get a first-class pass on the big ship. The deal is on for a short time. Read »
Diana: Legacy of a Princess
A new exhibit celebrating the life of Diana, Princess of Wales will open at the Queen Mary. Read »
Scotland Celebrated, Queen Mary-Style
Sheep-herding, whisky-tasting, and pipes-a-baggin' (or is that bags-a-pipin'?) -- it is nearly time again for the Scottish Festival and Games. Read »
California's Eerie Inns
The Historic Hotels of America people have rounded up tales from some of the group's spookiest properties. There's one right in Napa. Boo! Read »
The Queen Mary Turns 75
The famous ocean liner is marking a big birthday with fireworks and festivities. Read »
New Orleans Nights
The Queen Mary is kicking off a beer/wine pairing series with a tasty trip to the Big Easy. Read »
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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing, close weekend away or an exciting week-long adventure, Worth the Trip offers daily stories on what is truly worth your valuable vacation time. Whether by car, plane, train, boat, bicycle, kayak or snowshoes -- Worth the Trip points you in the right direction.
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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.
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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