TRAVEL GUIDE: ORANGE COUNTY AREA
Characterized by its Mediterranean climate and flourishing production of orange crop to which the region is aptly identified, Orange County is no longer the overshadowed land of obscurity between Los Angeles and San Diego. The area has established itself as a mecca for tourism, boasting a multitude of attractions, such as the home of Disneyland, several sports teams, and a notable convention center, all of which garner its appeal as a tourist destination. This suburban metropolis also is the home to several Fortune 500 companies and plenty of shopping and picturesque beach landscapes, protracting its motley allure in both leisure and business. Orange County has become a poster child for the state, featuring a melting pot of society and culture in the heart of Southern California.

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Laguna Beach
Located between Los Angeles and San Diego along the famed Pacific Coast Highway, this Orange County beach town is a genuine slice of tropical paradise sometimes known as California's Riviera, with its charming inns, romantic coves, and sophisticated style.
A lifeguard tower at Laguna Beach

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Anaheim/Orange County

Orange County knows how to blend business and luxury, as its high-end resorts, beautiful beaches and a vibrant nightlife surround the headquarters of many of the world’s corporations. The Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland alone draw millions to this business and leisure hotspot annually.

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Disneyland, California
The Disneyland you visited as a child has changed. It's bigger, it's better and there's way more to see, do, eat and drink. But if you're worried that Disneyland has changed too much, don't fret. Walt Disney's original "Happiest Place on Earth" remains intact with all of the magic, rides, characters, creativity and family fun.
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SOPHISTICATION WITH A SUNTAN
72 Hour Vacation: Newport Beach

On rare occasions when the sun isn't out in Orange County, California, Newport Beach still shines bright with fine dining, world-class art exhibits, an independent film festival and oodles of outdoor activities.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Perched on a bluff overlooking Monarch Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, this hotel reminds us of a stately Mediterranean resort that offers comfort, charm and elegance. It's surprisingly popular with Hollywood celebrities, who adjourn here for pampering in a quiet place with beachy ambience.


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Hyatt Regency Irvine

This renovated hotel features a sleek, sparse lobby with tone-on-tone browns and strong lines. Its 515 guestrooms and 21 suites are decorated in a coffeehouse style. Yellow accessories and vibrant modern paintings accent the beige walls, bright white Egyptian cotton comforters and chocolate-colored throws.

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Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
This huge, renovated resort is located on Newport's Back Bay and offers facilities for both leisure travelers and convention-goers on 26 park-like acres. The resort's collection of pink stucco, Spanish-style guest rooms and villas have been updated with tropical colors and high-speed Internet access; some feature bay views.

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Business in Chicago

Chicago remains among the most integral economic and business locales in the United States and beyond, but hardly adheres to the motto "all work and no play." Home to the nation's 44th president, this cosmopolitan town welcomes visitors with gracious, open arms.

72 Hours in Newport Beach

Sandwiched along Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, this coastal Orange County town boasts fabulous nightlife, glamorous entertainment and luxury shopping. Revel in the almost-always sunny skies, rolling blue Pacific, rocky shores and gleaming white sands.