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A Few Unusual Things To Do In L.A.
By: Vicki Daly Redholtz 
Are you visiting Los Angeles and looking for some unique places to go? Here are a few places that aren’t on the usual list of tourist attractions.
Nearly every Saturday, Esotouric Tours organizes delightful themed tours filled with mystery and history, woven in with the art and architecture of Los Angeles. You don’t have to be an expert on the subject at hand; just interested in exploring Los Angeles from a unique point of view.
The tour I took was based on the life, books and films of Raymond Chandler, the renowned mystery writer famous for such 1930’s and 1940’s books as “Lady in the Lake” and “The Big Sleep”, starring the famous detective, Philip Marlowe. We learned about Mr. Chandler’s excesses and misfortunes, while visiting sites that inspired and informed his writings. 
Our tour began and ended at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, an architectural jewel with dark rich woods and an interesting history, and included visits to other Chandler-related buildings and sites. The four hour bus tour was also enhanced by video selections from films based on his novels (and complimentary gelato at Scoops in East Hollywood). What a delightful way to spend a Saturday!
Other upcoming tours from this company include their popular “Black Dahlia” tour, as well as visits to “The New Chinatowns”, “South Los Angeles”, and a tour based on the author, James Ellroy.
On a more somber note, another informative place to visit while in Los Angeles is the Museum of Tolerance, an interactive museum with a 65-minute educational walk-through presentation on the Holocaust, as well as exhibits about prejudice, tolerance and civil rights. 
Plan to stay several hours, so you can participate in thought provoking interviews with Holocaust survivors, watch a short film on world issues, and attend a presentation entitled “Point of View”, where you can hear both sides of controversial topics and decide how you feel about them. I was very surprised by some of the information provided about hate groups and videos from around the world.
The Museum also schedules special events on tolerance and prejudice to keep the public informed about these topics. Closed on Saturdays, this is definitely one of the most educational places you can visit in L.A.
And, if you’re a hiker or want to see a spectacular view of Los Angeles, take some time to drive to the new Baldwin Hills Conservancy Scenic Outlook. You can park on the street at Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City, and walk up Hetzler Road, a steep and winding road, or you can drive it instead (parking is $6 per car as it is a State Park). Once you’ve reached the top, you will see a view of Los Angeles that spans from the ocean to past downtown L.A. 
The Hollywood sign is prominently viewed in front of you, and the entire city is at your feet. You will find walkers, hikers, cyclists and picnickers at this gorgeous spot which has been open less than a year. There is a small information center, and Park Rangers to help learn the history of this spot as well as the type of native plants found throughout the area. When you’re through, drive to one of Downtown Culver City’s 20 restaurants (most of which have outdoor seating), to enjoy a cold drink and something to eat.
Los Angeles is much more than Disneyland and Universal Studios. Any of these would be a great choice for the L.A. visitor.
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Add a commentThe Beverly Wilshire Hotel - Four Seasons Preferred Partner
April, 09, 09
To the Staff and Management at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, 
I am writing to thank you and your staff for the extraordinary experience my husband and I had at your hotel during our celebration of our 15th anniversary. When we made our reservations through our travel agent, Vicki Daly Redholtz at All travel, your sales manager, Chris Rodgers made sure we were well taken care of. From the moment we walked into our room we knew we were in good hands and were going to be well taken care of. After enjoying the astounding view of the pool and the city and getting settled into our comfortable and beautiful room, we were ready for a snack. We were happy to find an assortment of goat cheeses, crackers and dried fruit and a lovely bottle of Pinot Grigio. None of which we expected. But what a lovely surprise. Chris had been told that I am lactose intolerant and the cheeses that were provided were perfect and made me feel special from the beginning of our stay.
Chris had made all of my spa and salon appointments in advance and the facial I had with Keiko was the best facial I have ever had. Keiko was wonderful and she took great care of me. Everywhere we went in the hotel it seemed as if everyone knew it was our anniversary. I was brought chocolate covered strawberries and truffles at the spa with an anniversary card in chocolate! We were given a terrific table at The Blvd. and enjoyed the amazing food for our anniversary dinner with a gift of special dessert from the hotel (again, I think, Chris’ doing). 
The next day, we enjoyed room service breakfast which was brought on time and exactly as we ordered it and was removed promptly when we requested it. Your housekeeping staff did everything we asked, from turn down service at what ever time we requested it to providing us with extra towels. We did wish there was a gift shop. There were a few items that we forgot to bring and it would have been convenient to be able to purchase them at the hotel. On Friday night we had a meal at Cut restaurant that I am still dreaming about. What can you say about the food at Cut? Steak that melts in your mouth. Just astounding. And, of course, wonderful service.
The rest of our time was spent laying about at the pool and watching movies in the room in the comfortable four seasons beds that you never want to get out of. The whole time we spent at your hotel was magical and perfect. We could not have asked for a better anniversary or experience. We will certainly be back and will tell all of our friends how special the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons is.
Please say a special thank you to Chris Rodgers for all that he did to make our stay extra special.
Sincerely,
Debbi and Bill W.
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Add a commentFour Seasons Hampshire, England
Some feedback on this hotel near London:
I have sent several clients to the Four Seasons Hampshire and they love it! They say the resort is beautiful, but the most repeated statement is that the staff is outstanding. They are closer to Heathrow than the hotels in London proper, and they have specials for cruise passengers where there are some rates that include a transfer.
Although I have been “pushing” my clients to try it out, one of them told me I undersold it….that it was way better than he had imagined.
It’s worth looking at and worth booking (with reasonable rates).
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