Sheraton Grand Sacramento

The Sheraton Grand Sacramento is offering multiple deals for the Memorial Day weekend. First is the package deal to coincide with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, from 23rd - 26th May, which includes accommodations for a three-night stay, six drink coupons, six buffet breakfasts in Morgan’s Central Valley Bistro and two all access badges to the festival. The package costs $759, all inclusive for two people. Photo courtesy & copyrights - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

A second deal gives you the 3rd night free if you book for 2 nights, provided you arrive between Thusday and Saturday. Another package, exclusively for California residents, gives you a special weekend rate of $119 per night.

The Sheraton is a Starwood hotel, and as such, has the same quality amenities, brand products and services. All rooms offer high speed internet, coffee maker with Starbucks coffee, 42" plasma television with cable and in-room movies, iron & ironing board, hairdryer, refrigirator, room service, shower bath, workdesk, cribs, in-room video games, branded bathrobes and bath products (some of these amenities may carry an extra charge).

The dinding at the Sheraton Scaramento is provided by the aforementioned Morgan's Central Valley Bistro, with fresh California cuisine. In the morning, guests are provided with an all-you-can-eat buffet with fluffy scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage and bacon, cheese blintz, chef’s specialty item, breakfast pastries, yogurts, and freshly sliced fruit. In addition, teh restaurant also offers a full menu with specialty items such as the Crab Cake Benedict, Banana Stuffed Cinnamon Brioche French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, or Atlantic Smoked Salmon. Plus, there's a Deli called Glides Market and a 'Public Market Bar' for cocktails and snacks.

Ever since the salmon fishing has been on the blink for the last month or so, tourists and visitors have been at a loss for things to do in Sacramento, and a combination of the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee 2008 coupled with the Memorial Day weekend and an irresistible hotel package deal offers just that excuse to visit wonderful Sacramento with its historic Old Town area, and take trips along the beautiful and virginal Delta River.

Info: Sheraton Grand Sacramento - 1230 J Street 13th and J Street Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 447-1700; Web link

San Diego L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa

Not like there's not enough resorts or things to do in San Diego, but re-opening on June 8th 2008 is one more luxury resort - The L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa (www.laubergedelmar.com) - just 20 minutes from San Diego, and this one is a humdinger of a resort, with everything in place now to make it the premier holiday watering hole in Southern California.

For starters, they couldn't have asked for a better location. The historic Hotel Del Mar graced the same location at Camino Del Mar from 1909 to 1969, with Del Mar Plaza across the street offering world class shopping, art galleries, restaurants and entertainment outlets.

Also, the Del Mar race track is just a short drive away, and the L'Auberge Del Mar is the only major resort in the vicinity. And when the San Diego County Fair gets underway, there'll be well over a million people invading this area, and a lot of them will in search of rooms. And a whole lot of these people will be found packed to the rafters in the L'Auberge. And the County Fair is not the only event held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. And if you're a fan of the race, well...Nothing more needs to be said. There's something or the other going on at any given time of the year. Let's just say that if you're looking for a holiday getaway at the L'Auberge, you better make your reservations well in advance.

But that's not all the resort offers. A meandering path leads down from the resort to the Pacific, where you can go for languid strolls and enjoy the joys of the virginal beach. The resort offers a full service restaurant with California cuisine and lobby and pool bars for cocktails. Their spa is equipped and staffed to offer full body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. They also arrange priority tee times and special access for golfers at the Del Mar Country Club. The resort grounds feature two lighted tennis courts with trainers, two outdoor swimming pools (one for the kids) and a whirlpool spa.

The 120 guest rooms, including 8 luxury suites, are all exquisitely furnished with art deco mirrors and floor lamps with antique white washed armoires, mahogany desks and wicker chaise lounges, marble bathrooms with signature spa products, hairdryers and bathrobes. In amenities include coffee, high speed internet, a fully stocked refreshment center/honor bar, iron & ironing board. Room rates start at $395.

Info: 1540 Camino Del Mar CA 92104; (800) 245-9757; Photos courtesy and copyrights L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa.