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The best way to Springdale, Utah From LAX , American, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways, Virgin America and Spirit offer nonstop service to Las Vegas, about a 160-mile drive from Springdale, Utah. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $118. You also can fly US Airways into Flagstaff, Ariz., which is about five hours from Springdale. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $366. WHERE TO STAY Desert Pearl Inn , 707 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; (435) 772-8888, http://www.desertpearl.com . Rooms from $168, depending on season and availability Best Western Zion Park Inn, 1215 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; (435)
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May 13, 2013 | By Jeff Greenwald, Special to the Los Angeles Times
SPRINGDALE, Utah - There comes a moment when you step backward off a cliff, clinging to a rope the width of your pinkie, and ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" It's inevitable. Fear of heights (and its close cousin, fear of falling) is as deeply ingrained in most of us as fear of sharks or snakes. Sometimes, though, confronting these fears is the first step to discovering a new world - a coral reef, the Amazon rainforest or the convoluted landscape of southern Utah, near Zion National Park, revealed through the fast-growing sport of canyoneering.
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May 12, 2013
Lucinda Ellery Consultancy, 9022 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, (310) 288-0788, http://www.lucindaellery.com ; hairpieces $1,100-$3,200. Edward Katz Hair Design, 3535 Cahuenga Blvd., Universal City, (323) 969-0325, http://www.edwardkatzhairdesign.com ; approximately $2,500-3,500 Thursday's, 23945 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, (818) 225-2000, thursdays-spa.com ; hairpieces $700-$3,500. Farrell Hair, 5059 W. Pico Blvd., Hollywood, (877) 787-4247, http://www.arrellhair.com ; approximately $4,800 for a series of hairpieces.
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May 12, 2013
SICILY Presentation Warner LeMenager will discuss his travels from Trapani to Messina by way of the southern and eastern parts of the island. When, where : 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220. EUROPE Workshop Veteran travelers will offer tips on budget travel to Europe by rail, including Eurail passes, classes of service and overnight and high-speed trains. When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.
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May 12, 2013 | By Heather John Fogarty
If you're in the market for lingerie, you're in good company. The intimate apparel industry as a whole is on the rise, according to Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at the NPD Group. "Sales in the women's market started off slow in 2012 but started to gain momentum. All of a sudden, intimate apparel has become a very passionate category," Cohen says. "Women have gone so long without purchasing ... that it's time to update their wardrobes. " But selecting the right underpinnings can be a delicate matter.
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May 12, 2013 | By Amanda Jones
To some, a Mother's Day getaway means a don't-look-back, tires-screeching hall pass for an escape with girlfriends. To others, it means an amorous sojourn with a husband or partner. Then there are those who want to take along their kids or even the family pet. Herewith, places to suit all preferences. A tip: You can sometimes get fantastic last-minute deals on websites such as http://www.hotels.com . Le Méridien, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia For the mother - or family - who has been everywhere.