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Whether you re planning a family vacation or a weekend escape for two, these top hotels and resorts are prepared to accommodate you in style. Besides, winter's the perfect time to head for sunny climes, ranging from West Texas' mountains to Florida's coast, or to mix casino fun with zesty Cajun fare in Louisiana or alpine skiing with New Mexico's fascinating Southwest culture. This season is likewise a fine time to explore the sophisticated attractions of our big cities while indulging in luxurious spa treatments at their best hotels. Whatever your travel plans, these world-class hotels will make sure you and yours have the time of your life.

TEXAS

ADAM'S MARK A WINNER FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Adam's Mark Hotels

Dallas. 400 N. Olive St., 214-922-8000

Houston: 2900 Briarpark Dr., 713-978-7400

San Antonio: 111 Pecan St. East, 210-354-2800

800-444-2326, adamsmark.com

For your family vacation, business trip, or romantic weekend getaway, Adam's Mark Hotels offer myriad possibilities. Each hotel and resort provides an inviting array of on-site dining, shopping, and entertainment options as well as full-service fitness centers and swimming pools. Some even have whirlpools, saunas, massage services, and tennis and racquetball courts. Business guests can count on extensive state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

Adam's Mark Hotels are always conveniently located downtown near convention centers, popular attractions, shopping, and nightlife. At every Adam's Mark on the map, guests enjoy plenty to do without leaving the hotel. On-site nightclubs feature live music, dancing, and camaraderie. Excellent cuisine awaits in each hotel's flagship restaurant. There's always a cozy lounge to duck into for quick refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. To find out what's going on at the hotel or around town, stop by the concierge desk.

Every year Adam's Mark Hotels receive many of the hospitality industry's most prestigious awards; the properties in Texas have won awards for first-class facilities and outstanding guest service on a consistent basis. The Adam's Mark Dallas stands out in providing everything needed at one site for world-class meetings and has won several Pinnacle awards from Successful Meetings. In 2002, the Adam's Hark Houston won Meetings South's Stars of the South award. In 2003, the Adam's Mark San Antonio won its fifth consecutive AAA Four Diamond rating.

TEXAS' BEST-KEPT SECRET FOR WEEKEND ESCAPES

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco (North Dallas)

972-668-8000 or 888-627-8441

westinstonebriar.com

In the quaint town of Frisco, just 25 minutes north of DFW International Airport, the Westin Stonebriar Resort is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway with plenty of pampering and fun. Set among rolling hills and picturesque waterscapes, the Westin features a state-of-the-art fitness center and a full-service spa, offering a wide range of body wraps, stone massage therapy, facials, and more. Westin guests also enjoy the 200-foot lagoon-style pool with water slide, whirlpool, and swim-up bar, as well as the 18-hole championship golf course created by world-renowned designer Tom Fazio.

In addition, the resort is an ideal home base for shopping excursions to The Stonebriar Centre Mall and The Shops at Willow Bend. McKinney, with famous name-brand stores, boutiques, and antique shops, is a shopping treat just minutes from the Westin. Of course, some guests may choose simply to relax in rocking chairs on the Westin's veranda overlooking the main lawn and swimming pool.

Every luxurious, spacious guest room comes with creature comforts reminiscent of home, including the Westin's signature Heavenly Bed, an oversized work desk, and fresh-air balconies. Rooms also have high-speed Internet access. Traditional design and the use of native materials, such as walnut,...

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