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Archive for July, 2010

Costa Mesa is Southern California’s Staycation and Family Guest Headquarters

Posted on July 28, 2010 | 9:00am

Receive $25 travel reimbursement, $15 per night dining certificates and a South Coast Plaza passport through December 30!

Are you dreaming of an escape, but don’t have the time or budget to plan an extended out-of-town trip? Having company for the holidays but don’t want to disrupt your household?

Well, the hotels of Costa Mesa in Orange County have the perfect package for you.

We may only be down the street, but we know you’ll feel a world away when you arrive in Costa Mesa, the OC’s family-friendly base camp for shopping, dining, surfing, boating, golf, Disneyland, and much more.

The “2010 Drive & Dine” promotion offers valuable travel and dining incentives and competitive hotel rates and runs through December 30 based upon room availability.  No minimum stays are required. Some restrictions apply. Read More

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Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach Announces A New Look

Posted on July 26, 2010 | 9:00am

The Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach has undergone a complete renovation of their guest rooms. Newly designed to meet the needs of the growing segment of the extended stay travelers, this Costa Mesa hotel invites guests who want more than a place to stay when they’re away from home.

The guest suites inside this Costa Mesa hotel offer a new refreshed look and create warm, comforting accommodations. Guests can enjoy brand new kitchens with new stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. New vanity areas with marble countertops also add a special new touch to each room. All suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, as well as fully equipped kitchens.

The new gatehouse décor at the Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach conveys a new relaxed look and feel. This Costa Mesa hotel will have a new Outdoor Experience completed in April that will include a fire pit and built in BBQ.

Introducing an Exciting New Package At This Costa Mesa Hotel:

The newly renovated Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach also invites guests spend a weekend in their new rooms with an incredible vacation package. With the Escape Culture Package, guests can enjoy deluxe accommodations, a complimentary $25 dining certificate per each night stay, $25 theater certificate per stay, and get a $25 travel certificate per stay.

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Savoy Restaurant and Lounge Opens at The Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa, CA

Posted on July 13, 2010 | 9:00am

New Restaurant to Feature Private Wine Salon and Tasting Room

Savoy Restaurant and Lounge opened its doors in Orange County today, adjacent to South Coast Plaza. Executive Chef Michael Carpenter’s menu features a variety of small plates that take the diner on a tour of Europe. The restaurant’s fare and namesake are inspired by the House of Savoy’s trans-European rule from the 11th to early 19th century.

The restaurant will also soon debut its private wine salon and tasting room that will feature an award-winning selection from Sodaro Estate Winery, as well as select wines from Napa Valley’s Coombsville region. Read More

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Cool Mojito Promotion Ushers In Summertime at The Westin South Coast Plaza

Posted on July 8, 2010 | 9:00am

While the temperature climbs in the weeks ahead, the vibe at The Westin South Coast Plaza will definitely stay on the cool side as the hotel’s bar staff reach for their muddlers, mint leaves, assorted fruit and spirits to usher in summertime with delicious Westin’s signature mojitos.

Guests are invited to enjoy an assortment of these flavorful concoctions, including the classic mojito made with rum, lime sweet & sour, fresh mint leaves and club soda, and mojitos featuring various flavors from strawberry and kiwi, orange and raspberry, pomegranate, to pineapple and ginger, just to name a few.

The cool libations will be available for purchase in the hotel’s Lobby Bar and poolside at a cost of $12 each. The special promotion runs from July 1 through September 30, 2010. Read More

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