Thursday, December 11, 2008

Getaway L.A.: Taking Southern California on vacation

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Getaway L.A. | Staycation? Try Ski-cation!

December 11, 2008
Mammoth Lakes is new and improved, but still affordable
43825668 Deals on lodging, food, lift tickets and gear

You used to be a cheap date, a weekend fling who didn't care that my budget was tight and my wallet thin. In the old days, you would welcome me with open arms, even if I showed up on your doorstep with a brown bag lunch and blue jeans sticking out of my ski boots.

But you've changed. You've become a diva with expensive tastes, a snob who associates with country club types in time-share condos and designer ski outfits.

I just can't believe what I'm hearing. So I corralled my wife, Tina, and 10-year-old daughter, Isabella, and headed up U.S. 395 to see whether a penny-pinching weekend skier was still welcome in Mammoth Lakes, Southern California's favorite winter sports getaway.
 
Hit the Slopes
 
Sweet ski deals from California resorts
43809518-10173229 If you want to save money yet still yearn for a jolly slide on the slopes, this is your year to shop around. Here's a selection of what California resorts are offering.
 
 
Ski equipment hit by extra luggage fees
43827274-11123756 Pay the extra fees, carry on the boots or mail your ski equipment ahead? This is the skier's dilemma now that many airlines have added fees for checked luggage.
 
On the Spot
 
Hidden fees for flying the friendly skies
A hotel concierge printed a guest's ticket -- opting to not opt out of added fees for extra frequent flier miles. Who's to blame for this unwanted charge?
 
 
Holiday Spirit
 
Christmas trees from around the world

Have you seen how they do it in Rome or Rockefeller Center? Until you have time to hop on a plane and see them firsthand, view a sampler of Christmas decorations from around the world.
 
Reader Buzz | Share Your Travel Tips
 
Readers' favorite ski resorts
The place has incrediblae scenery, terrain, snow and nice people -- try it if looking for a special place to ski!
  -- Powder Skier on Fernie Alpine Resort in British Columbia  
 
Homewood has for years been my favorite Sunday ski area, after a hard day of charging around the steeps of a place like Squaw, Homewood's more relaxed paced and easier terrain is always a wonderful compliment to the great views and value the resort offers.
  -- socalskier in Homewood Mountain Resort  
 
Photo Quiz | Share Your Snapshots
43825668-11093536 WHERE AM I?
This beach may be famous for being safe, but once in a while, sand stacks up and mud flies.

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43825668-11104212 YOUR SCENE:
Winter is no time to stay indoors! Show off how you spend the season in our Outdoors + Adventures gallery.

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