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SING IT LOUD: Joie de Vivre Hotels (Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach, and Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles) are hoping for an earful with their new promotion. Through Sept. 30, sing a song at check-in for a free room upgrade. Each hotel will give the upgrade to the first singing guest of the day (songs are pre-selected to reflect the personality of each property). And performances will be uploaded to YouTube and Facebook for voting, with the winner receiving a two-night stay. Go to www.jdvsocalhotels.com . OPENING DAY GROOMING: Spa Gregorie's in Del Mar is helping guests prepare for the Del Mar racing season with a series of specials. For Opening Day, Manes, Manis & Mimosas is $65 and includes Lavender and Sea Salts Manicure and a Shampoo and Style, all with mimosas. And the A Sure Bet! The Trifecta package is $179 through Aug. 31 and includes a one-hour facial, a blowout (or men's haircut) and a one-hour massage. Go to www.spagregories.com or call 858-481-6672. GET REJUVENATED: Lake La Quinta Inn in La Quinta is offering a quick escape for locals with its Sunday Resident Rejuvenation package, available for Sunday night stays through Sept. 30 for $350. The package includes an upgrade to a spa suite, a champagne toast on arrival, a bath salts gift, breakfast for two, a couple's massage, a $50 voucher to La Brasserie, and a $5 refreshment discount. Go to www.lakelaquintainn.com or call 760-564-7332. SUMMER SPECIAL: Shell Vacations Hospitality is once again rolling out its annual Summer Special, with the third, fourth or fifth night free at select locations. Participating hotels include Vino Bello Resort in Napa Valley, The Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix, Inn at the Park in San Diego, Waikiki Marina Resort in Honolulu, Desert Rose Resort in Las Vegas and more. Go to www.shellhospitality.com/vip/specials.php . EXPERIENCE LA COSTA: Never been to La Costa Resort and Spa? Now's the time to head to south Carlsbad, as the resort is offering a La Costa Experience package: breakfast for two at Legends Bistro, a $25 golf or spa voucher, and waived parking and resort fees. Ask about the Summer Playbook, which offers $100 on a return visit, a $25 spa voucher, $35 toward golf club rentals, a free appetizer or dessert at Legends Bistro or BlueFire Grill, and more. Go to www.lacosta.com/packages or call 800-854-5000.Palo Alto Hotels - News
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