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.
Travel:
72-HOUR VACATION 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.
BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE
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.
72-HOUR VACATION 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. Travel News: Get into Disney free on your birthday in 2009
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.
HOTEL
SPECIALS 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.
HOTEL
SPECIALS 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.
HOTEL
SPECIALS 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.
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.
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.
