Southern California Sunshine Is An American Express Vacations Crown Jewel

American Express Vacations is offering new andshopping.
improved California vacation packages. California isDon't miss the La Brea Tar Pits and the Page
called the golden state because of its famous goldmuseum, which can be found on Museum Rom near
rush in 1849. But in actuality, it's the golden statethe LA County Art Museum and the Modern Art
because of its beautiful weather. This beach sideMuseum. See the new Los Angeles Cathedral while
state is known for its laid back attitude towards life,checking out the Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy
making it a popular travel destination. Besides theChandler, and the Ahmenson Theater. With so much
beautiful Southern California weather, this stateto do, you'll never be board.
offers visitors a huge array of attractions andHollywood
activities that create a magnificent vacation forAbout forty minutes from downtown, experience
people of all ages.the magic of Hollywood. Your first stop should be
Orange CountyGrauman's Chinese Theater. You can get a tour of
Southern California is so large and diverse, thatthe original theater in all its glory, or actually see a
American Express Travel has effectively broken upmovie in one of the theaters refurbished sections.
into three areas of interest. The first is OrangeThen step outside to see the hand and footprints of
County. Made popular by the recent television show,some of the biggest stars to ever live. Maybe your
the OC, Orange County contains some of the mosthands fit into the prints of Clark Gable or Harrison
popular beaches in the continental United States.Ford. Stand where Shirley Temple once danced and
These beaches offer surfers some of the bestJudy Garland sang. See the star walk of fame that
terrain to employ their sport.lines the streets outside the theater. Just next-door
On the edge of Orange County is one of the mostis the Kodak Theater, where every year the
famous childhood institutions ever mad: Disneyland!Academy Awards are held. The Kodak shopping
This resort has grown quite a lot in the last tencenter is also a treat, offering luxury boutiques, fun
years, and now hosts three Disney owned hotels,dining experiences and even the popular Build-a-Bear
the original Disneyland theme park and a new parkworkshop. Across the street from the Chinese
called California Adventure. The area is full of manyTheater is the El Capitan, an old style movie theater
other hotels that cater to family travelers. Andwith special pre movie shows and a classic pipe organ
literally down the road from Disneyland is Angelsthat is still played for the moviegoers. Next to the El
stadium, home to the 2002 World Champion baseballCapitan, you can attend the filming of the Jimmy
team the Angeles.Kimmel Show. All the while, you can gaze at the
Los AngelesHollywood sign, day or night!
The next important section of California is the LosThe best way to see all these great Southern
Angeles area. Home to big business, this boomingCalifornia sights is through American Express Travel
metropolitan area is home to some pretty famousDeals, which will combine air, hotel and car rental into
landmarks. Stop by Alvera Street to experience thea great package. This way, travelers can see the
cities Latin influences and to see Union Station. Visitamazing wonders of Southern California on their own
downtowns garment district for some great discounttime. It's not impossible to see it all!