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Hotels Near Stanford University California

Colleges have a lot of activity and many times, not only students but parents travel from far away places. These travelers need hotel accommodations and there are many good hotels near Stanford University of California. Hotels in Stanford California range from budget, to luxury; with a wide selection of chains and small owners. The choice of accommodations offers hotels that are frequented by students as a whole or by a more general group of the population.

Hotels in Stanford Ca have the standard amenities but a few have kitchenettes which prove helpful to families traveling for extended periods of time. Wi-Fi is a necessity to many people and is added as a main draw with most hotels. Pet options are common and non-smoking policies are in place for those preferring a non-smoking room. Hotels in Stanford are equipped with pools and they are reasonably priced, even hotels with more amenities.

Selections in hotels give a wide berth in distance. If you choose to stay within a mile of the campus there are plenty of hotels to accommodate. Some hotels are located near landmarks, others are convenient to highway exits and easy to find. Where you stay depends upon your travel needs. The Stanford area has so much to offer. Between any business obligations there is more than enough activity to keep you entertained.

Many of the hotels are within reach of the beautiful mountain areas of Stanford University. The University sits in the vicinity of Silicon Valley. Located close to the noted Yahoo and Lockheed Martin corporations this is a flourishing community. The hotels in the area are also conveniently located not far from two airports; San Francisco presenting convenient access in and out of the city and the San Jose offering more convenience. The whole area is a treasure-trove of conveniences; hotels shops, restaurants and other amenities. You will feel at home in no time.

Check Out The Best French Restaurant In Palm Springs "Le Vallauris"

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Le Vallauris Restaurant in Palm Springs features: Mediterranean cuisine, French cuisine, California cuisine as well as First Class caterers and catering services in Palm Springs

California Dreaming Restaurant Menu Desserts

After yielding to a luscious meal of the finest Mediterranean, French, and California cuisine at Le Vallauris in Palm Springs, one can hardly deny oneself the luxury of becoming thoroughly smitten with a fancy French dessert by Chef Patissier, Laurent Dellac. His artistic hand creates absolute magic in the contours of the most delectable of desserts, such as a Grand Marnier Soufflé topped with Creme Anglaise or Monaco Dark Chocolate Mousse lavished with the richness of Hazelnut Crunch and Espresso Sauce.

California Dreaming Restaurant Menu Desserts 

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A new season calls for great new tastes at Le Vallauris

We know “season” is getting close when restaurants start opening up again. Last Friday night I realized that it was close to being under way when I tasted Jean Paul Lair’s beet and raspberry gazpacho.
It was Le Vallauris’ opening night; owner Paul Bruggemans has been doing some sprucing up of the restaurant during the summer and Jean Paul has been making some changes to the menu. The sprucing up is restrained and not completely finished: Bruggemans is still waiting for some new paintings to be delivered. The place looks lovely but then it always does — the work has been more of a discreet polish than a change.

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Charity In Palm Springs French Restaurant Le Vallauris

Le Vallauris owner Paul Bruggemans and artist Yvonne Maloney are teaming up for charity. Paul and Yvonne decided to combine the art of painting and food this year at his renowned Palm Springs California Restaurant. Yvonne’s paintings are on exhibit at Le Vallauris, with proceeds of any acquisitions from the exhibit going to the charity of their respective choices. As always 100% of sales by the artist have been donated since she began painting professionally in 2000. Paul Bruggemans and his fine staff are dedicated supporters of numerous Coachella Valley organizations. 
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Palm Springs: Desert Fashion Plaza to be fast-tracked - Topix

Palm Springs: Desert Fashion Plaza to be fast-tracked

Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, Wessman Development and a new citizens' committee are embarking on an aggressive new campaign for a revitalized Desert Fashion Plaza, promising the complex will be built in less than five years, with or without the blessing of the city planning commission.

2011 Palm Springs ShortFest - KMIR 6 - Palm Springs News, Weather, Sports

2011 Palm Springs ShortFest

The 2011 Palm Springs International ShortFest, Short Film Festival & Film Market announced Wednesday its roster of 331 films, selected from more than 3,000 worldwide entries.

Now in its 17th year, ShortFest will showcase 64 World Premieres, 58 North American Premieres and 25 U.S. Premieres. The selection of films for screening and competition features star-studded casts and award-winning films from 50 countries around the world. All selections are structured into 52 themed programs, which will screen June 21-27, at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs; all Festival submissions will be available in the ShortFest Market.

New this year, Palm Springs International ShortFest is delighted to announce its inaugural ShortFest Online Film Festival. Ten films have been chosen to represent the festival online, and will play on a special section of the festival web site starting a week prior to the festival.

Online voting for these films will continue through the festival, with the "ShortFest Online Audience Award" announced at the Festival Award Ceremony on Closing Night. A selection of the online films will also play during the festival proper, so that attending audiences may see them live. The ShortFest Online Film Festival will continue to play online for two months after the end of the festival.