Regent Beverly Wilshire
Kicks off New Year With Winter Wonderland The historic Christmas Carol Luncheon, which featured real kid food, Santa, a cookie making station and candy maker was a delightful kick-off for the holiday season and new year in Beverly Hills. The hotel is offering a variety of packages and new menus in their charming restaurants.

Regent Beverly Wilshire
For reservations call:
3I0 275-5200

Loews, Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Offers guests a delicious "Papillon" martini to sip while enjoying oceanside sunset views before dining at the renowned Lavande Restaurant, where Chef Jeffrey Nimer will demonstrate his own spectacular culinary flair in "Provincial" dining. Executive Chef Yves Bainier delights the "Brunch Bunch" with an amazing spread for hungry hotel guests.

Loews
For information call:
3I0 458- 6700

IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION CO-SPONSORS SPUDFEST
The Idaho Potato Commission will co-sponsor the 1st Annual SpudFest Family Film & Music Festival with Actress Dawn Wells, founder of the Spud Institute, at the Spud Drive-In, located in Driggs, Idaho from September 3-7. The event will feature live music all day, including The Bacon Brothers, at the Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming, and premier screenings of studio and independent films by night at the historic Spud Drive-In. Spud Burgers will be on the menu, and awards will be presented.

Idaho Patato Commission Spudfest
http://www.spudfest.org

Coronado Bay Resort
Kathleen Cochran, GM for LOEWS, Coronado Bay Resort offers special guest packages throughout the year. From the 4th of July Jazz Festival, over looking the bay, to family Holiday brunch in the Market Cafe, or romantic dinners in Azzura Point Restaurant, all are skillfully prepared by talented chef de cuisine Ron Tolle. This San Diego hotel strives to please everyone, especially children.

Coronado Bay Resort
For information and reservations call:
6I9 424-4000

The Venetian
Great air fares have enabled travelers to experience the grandeur of Italy in Las Vegas, in the Gondola-filled canals, and seven-hundred-square-foot suites at The VENETIAN, Resort-Hotel- Casino, that is home to the Luxurious Canyon Ranch Spa Club, featuring the finest in treatments and spa food designed by chef Frank Caner. The luxurious award winning resort provides dining experiences from Joachim Splichal's Pinot Brasserie, Kevin Wo's Noodle Asia, chef Maurizzo Mazzon at Canaletto, Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, Piero Selvaggio's Valentino, Paolo Belloni's Zeffirino, Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse, and more. The Venetian is so Bella!

The Venetian, Resort-Hotel-Casino
For reservations call:
702 414-1000

Renaissance Esmeralda, in Indian Wells
An AAA four Diamond Mobil Four-Star award-winning resort, is a perfect family oasis to escape to throughout the year. The beach in one of their three spectacular pools is always packed with happy children. Charisma Restaurant, offers a menu filled variety and dishes to please every taste.

Renaissance Esmeralda
For reservations call:
1-760-773-4444

The Driskill Hotel
I recently found myself in the heart of Texas, and discovered a beautiful historic landmark in Austin. The DRISKILL HOTEL, which cost $400,000 to build and opened in 1886, was the site where Lyndon Baines Johnson had his first breakfast date with his future wife Lady Bird. David J. Bull, Executive Chef serves signature dishes such as barbecued duck burrito over fiery corn cakes, herb garlic broiled lobster tail with mushroom lobster polenta, and he makes the best scrambled eggs I have ever tasted. The formal, but comfortable, dining room reeks with history and is a charming place to dine with friends.

Driskill Hotel, Austin TX
For information call:
512 474-5911

Oasis Restaurant
Another wonderful view of Austin life is the OASIS Restaurant, built on a cliff over looking Lake Travis, and offering a magnificent view of Texas life and taste of Tex-Mex food. At night this venue becomes a hot nightspot with live entertainment. The barbecue is outstanding!

Oasis Restaurant
For information call:
512 266-2442

"BODY & SOUL"
Became the focus at Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa in Santa Monica, following the attack on America. A variety of spa treatments designed to help guests deal with stress are in place. The Cezanne dining room, offers the finest in French menu items. Special guests packages include gourmet meals, nature activities, classes, spa treattments, chauffeured limousine and late checkout.

"BODY & SOUL"
For information call:
888 539-7899

Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula Creek Inn will soon open a conference center and a new wing of room to accommodate visitors. The Inn's restaurant offers a versatile menu of healthy and comfort foods in a fireside environment overlooking the golf course. The Inn is just a short drive to winery row where Maurice Carrie, owner of Van Rockle and Maurice Carrie Wineries in Temecula, proudly displayed a newly released white merlot. This was the first winery on Temecula row, and Maurice Carrie offers a variety of reasonably prices wines, gifts and they sell visitors delicious french bread with brie to enjoy with wine for lunch.

Temecula Creek Inn
For Inn information call:
909 587-1464

Celestino Drago
Has a hot new steak house, Celestino's in Beverly Hills. The steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the menu features a selection of wonderful Italian favorites. Executive Chef Mirko Paderno creates magical Italian favorites, as well as unique home made desserts.

Celestino Drago
For reservations call:
310 858-5777

The Karmina Palace
Mexico has become a close to home destination for LA locals lately, and The Karmina Palace in Manzanillo is a grand class, all-inclusive hotel with a golf course and spa made for sun lovers. The hotel has four restaurants to choose from, and menus change daily. Seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables and margarita's are plentiful, and the views are spectacular.

The Karmina Palace
For information call:
1-877-karmina