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Escape to San Diego.

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WE'VE HIT THAT SPEED BUMP ON THE CALENDAR WHERE THE HOLIDAYS ARE BEHIND US AND SUMMER VACATION IS

a glimmer in the distance. When the urge to escape the mundane strikes, respite is a mere two hours away. Head south to San Diego, visiting the beach towns of Carlsbad, Del Mar, and La Jolla and moving inland to the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino along the way. You'll soon discover that one trip to our southern border isn't enough.

CARLSBAD

Known as the "Village by the Sea," Carlsbad is much more than home to Legoland. Marvel over fields of Giant Tecolote ranunculus flowers at Carlsbad Ranch on either a ranch-hosted tractor ride or a biplane flight with Biplanes, Air Combat and Warbird Adventures.

For breathtaking views stay at the Four Seasons Aviara Resort. The property overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Batiquitos Lagoon, the wetland habitat for 130 species of birds and natural vegetation. Also on the vista is the resort's Arnold Palmer designed 7,007-yard, 72-par, 18-hole golf course. Savor the scenery from one of the Spanish colonial-style resort's panoramic-view rooms. Unwind in a cabana at the spa surrounded by a California aloe garden. Indulge in the "Four Seasons in One Treatment" that combines a scrub and floral wrap with varied massage techniques. End your perfect day with dinner at Vivace, known for its sumptuous northern Italian cuisine prepared by executive chef Pierre Albaladejo. Pair an exquisite California wine with grilled double lamb chop gremolata accompanied by gnocchi...