http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:16:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1019174-palm-springs-though-la-quinta-any-current-restaurant-suggestions.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:10:37 GMT In case you ran into a new discovery. In case you ran into a new discovery. ]]> Los Angeles best http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1019174-palm-springs-though-la-quinta-any-current-restaurant-suggestions.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1018962-lax-hotels-if-all-prices-same-would-best-bet.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:21 GMT I have been reading the reviews for the LAX hotels. They are mixed depending on which website one goes to. I value the opinions of the FT family. I have an upcoming trip thru LAX that will require an overnight stay. Prices are influx right... I have been reading the reviews for the LAX hotels. They are mixed depending on which website one goes to. I value the opinions of the FT family.

I have an upcoming trip thru LAX that will require an overnight stay. Prices are influx right now and there are some good deals. With that said, assuming the prices are the same or within a couple of dollars of each other, what would be the best choice? Customer service is not a priority to me because it is a one night stay. ]]> Los Angeles Bishope2 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1018962-lax-hotels-if-all-prices-same-would-best-bet.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1016531-hotel-chatter-five-best-hotel-bars-los-angeles.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:05:48 GMT Cocktail culture is a different breed in Los Angeles. This is a town known for "doing lunch," after all. Aspiring screenwriters and actors usually work during the day and hit clubs late at night, and slick producers hustle deals both during afternoon meetings and after hours. Happy Hour just isn't as popular here as it is in other cities you might visit.

And what makes choosing a bar even more difficult in LA is the rate of trend turnaround; one week some place is the place to be, the next you wouldn't find a Twilight cast member caught dead there.

Recently, the erstwhile travel reporter Jen Leo tweeted @HotelChatter asking us what hotels in Los Angeles would be great for a happy hour. This inspired us to revisit some of the city's most well-known hotel bars to do libation reconnaissance. Below you'll find the results of our liquored social experiment. More after the jump...

http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/20...in_Los_Angeles ]]> Los Angeles jaymar01 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1016531-hotel-chatter-five-best-hotel-bars-los-angeles.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1015280-cashing-travelers-cheques-lax.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:41:04 GMT Bear with me if this has been raised somewhere previously. I have some USD Travelers Cheques and wonder if I can cash them for notes at the LAX currency counters? Any help welcome. Bear with me if this has been raised somewhere previously.
I have some USD Travelers Cheques and wonder if I can cash them for notes at the LAX currency counters?
Any help welcome. ]]> Los Angeles roysta http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1015280-cashing-travelers-cheques-lax.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1015054-mission-inn-riverside-other-things-do-riverside.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:34:38 GMT I am visiting my family in Southern California over Thanksgiving, and they have suggested visiting the Mission Inn (http://www.missioninn.com/) in Riverside to see their Festival of Lights on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving. The pictures... I am visiting my family in Southern California over Thanksgiving, and they have suggested visiting the Mission Inn in Riverside to see their Festival of Lights on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving. The pictures on the web site look quite stunning.

Do y'all have any suggestions on what else there is to do in or near Riverside?

(I ived in LA for two years and have explored a fair bit of the surrounding area, but I don't know much about Riverside and the Inland Empire, other than the Claremont Colleges. Also, we went to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree two years ago.)

Thanks in advance! ]]> Los Angeles epi231 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1015054-mission-inn-riverside-other-things-do-riverside.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1014486-2-nights-la-february-venice-lax.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:08:05 GMT I will be visiting LA for the first time in early Feb and have just 2 nights there. I've done lots of research and am currently swaying towards staying in Venice Beach (the other option is staying at a LAX hotel to save on transfers). I plan on doing an LA tour on my one full day as this seems to be the best way of getting a taster of all the different areas and walking/cycling along the coast on the afternoon of my arrival.

Not looking for trendy nightlife although would like to hit a couple of bars in the evening. I read here on FT in an old 2005 thread that Venice is quite dodgy at night. Is that still the case?

Any ideas or suggestions most welcome. Thanks. ]]> Los Angeles britenbsas http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1014486-2-nights-la-february-venice-lax.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1014451-smoking-rooms-hotels-near-pasadena.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:29 GMT Hi guys,

I am looking for a hotel room for my in-laws, who are traveling a LONG way to L.A., and it seems impossible to book a smoking room in any decent hotel. It's a stressful trip for them, so I don't want to add the headache of a smoking ban. (I hate smoke and anything having to do with cigarettes myself, but everyone has faults, and it's not my job to tell them how to live their lives).

So, I guess I'm trying to figure out a work-around. Are there hotels with balconies that they could smoke on? I found the Langham Huntington Hotel, but not sure if it's allowed to smoke on the balcony...

Does anyone have any experience with being allowed to smoke in hotels in that area recently?

Thanks in advance!!! ]]> Los Angeles annamikme http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1014451-smoking-rooms-hotels-near-pasadena.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1011977-van-nuys-flyaway-covered-parking-thanksgiving-morning.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:43 GMT I'm considering between leaving my 2001/$3k-worth car in Van Nuys FlyAway or leave it to the care of remaining family members near South Pasadena who will leave it outdoor, as their newer cars already fill the garage. My flight is Thanksgiving morning at 6 am. Trip length 10.5 days.

If I use Van Nuys, it'd be the 3:30 am bus. How likely will I find covered parking at 3 am Thanksgiving Thursday morning? If it has to be out in the sun, I'd rather not spend the $44+$14. ]]> Los Angeles HkCaGu http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1011977-van-nuys-flyaway-covered-parking-thanksgiving-morning.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1010032-getting-torrance-sna-lax-sea.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:16:41 GMT I've been desperately looking for a one way LAX to SEA for Nov. 8th. Every non-stop is above $200. I've been watching Virgin and AA. It's a shame when SEA to LAX on AA is only $80! Any tips, hints, tricks? Thanks guys.

Seth ]]> Los Angeles sethlit http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1010032-getting-torrance-sna-lax-sea.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1009992-where-get-gas.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:32:10 GMT I am renting a car this week at LAX - probably either National or Avis. Where do I buy gas when I go to return it? The last time I was in LAX with a rental I had a heck of a time finding a place, and got completely lost even with a GPS! I am renting a car this week at LAX - probably either National or Avis. Where do I buy gas when I go to return it? The last time I was in LAX with a rental I had a heck of a time finding a place, and got completely lost even with a GPS! ]]> Los Angeles Cloudship http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1009992-where-get-gas.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1009783-deli-capital-its-l.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:02:31 GMT I'm not quite sure everyone will agree though... ;)

That's the conclusion of 'Save the Deli' author David Sax. He explains why the City of Angels beats out New York and other contenders.

http://www.latimes.com/features/food...,2458117.story ]]> Los Angeles Fredd http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/1009783-deli-capital-its-l.html