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September 2006

Two For One

You may be very surprised by the figure of Yoda gracing the cover of this issue. We thought it appropriate because the sculpture highlights one of the most exciting new additions to San Francisco, the Letterman Digital Arts Center, George Lucas’ 850,000-square-foot campus in The Presidio of San Francisco.

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Destinations

Acapulco

Pacific Mexico's attractions are legendary, but with the nation's growing emphasis on the meetings industry, it's time to hold one now

Acapulco, dowager queen of Mexico’s coastal resorts, boasts a long, rich history, starting as a sleepy Indian village and later a shipbuilding center under 16th-century Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez. In the 1950s Acapulco was the undisputed darling of the international jet set.

Anaheim

The O.C.'s Anaheim, along with adjacent Garden Grove and Buena Park, now shine on their own in the national spotlight.

Once nothing more than a cluster of bedroom communities where the sidewalks rolled up at sundown, today hip Orange County has no less than three reality TV series tout its upscale lifestyle.

Aspen

DISCOVER A PERFECT MIND/BODY BALANCE FOR YOUR GROUP AT ASPEN.

The majestic surroundings of Aspen, together with nearby Snowmass, hosts dozens of meetings every year.

Boise

Your group's own private retreat

Boise offers the mountain peaks, forested trails, and opportunities for outdoor activities available in other parts of the Northwest.

Coeur D' Alene

Idaho's jagged peaks, rapids-strewn rivers and broad, inviting lakes will compel your group to ramp up their activity level.

Continuing northward to the near top of the L, you'll find the lakeside city of Coeur d'Alene, situated at 2152 feet above sea level.

 

Los Angeles

No less a wit than H.L. Mencken called Los Angeles "Nineteen suburbs in search of a metropolis." Well, we say, H.L, it's time to give it a rest.

It has been joked that Los Angeles has no downtown because everybody in Southern California drives and nobody walks. But in reality, downtown Los Angeles is bustling and undergoing growth and revitalization. It’s also large, comprised of distinct neighborhoods and districts.

McCall

Idaho's jagged peaks, rapids-strewn rivers and broad, inviting lakes will compel your group to ramp up their activity level

Continuing northward along Hwy. 55, past the length of Lake Cascade, brings you to the town of McCall on gorgeous Payette Lake.

Portland

Oregon's largest city shows that ecological and urban harmony can still be affordable and convenient.

The name Portland is synonymous with lush forests, endless rose gardens and snow-capped mountains overlooking the most serene urban setting in the Pacific Northwest.

Puerto Vallarta

Pacific Mexico's attractions are legendary, but with the nation's growing emphasis on the meetings industry, it's time to hold one now

A burgeoning resort of international standard, the most popular cruise port on the Mexican Riviera, and one of Mexico’s top culinary destinations, Puerto Vallarta still maintains the beauty and romance of a traditional Mexican village.

San Francisco

Like many great beauties, San Francisco had a rough and tumble beginning.

A small village prior to the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, it swelled almost overnight to a population of 40,000.

Snowmass

Discover a perfect mind/body balance for your group at Aspen and Snowmass

It’s a very family-oriented destination. Many attendees choose to arrive early and stay later to take advantage of all the activities, whether it’s rafting or skiing or rodeo or golf.

Sun Valley

Idaho's jagged peaks, rapids-strewn rivers and broad, inviting lakes will compel your group to ramp up their activity level

You can go skating even when it's 80 degrees out. There's even bowling deep in the Sun Valley Lodge.

Utah Valley

FINDING BALANCE AMID THE MOUNTAINS AT SUNDANCE AND PROVO OREM

Utah Valley is defined by the nature that surrounds it. To the north and east are the giant snow-capped Wasatch Mountains—a looming backdrop that dwarfs the communities lying at their base.

Columns

Intelligence Report: September 2006

What's news and what's next in the industry

Brand News

In The Steps Of A Meeting Professional

A pharmaceutical company’s out-of-town meeting generates a surprise or two, but the planning team doesn’t miss a step

Food + Beverage

Deciphering The Dining Out “Menu�

Tips for a well-done group dinner

Select Sites

A Day At The Beach

Few settings beckon more than the beach.

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Two For One

You may be very surprised by the figure of Yoda gracing the cover of this issue. We thought it appropriate because the sculpture highlights one of the most exciting new additions to San Francisco, the Letterman Digital Arts Center, George Lucas’ 850,000-square-foot campus in The Presidio of San Francisco.

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