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Hit the high seas on a quickie escape
Baja and Southern California Cruise
From laid-back, beachfront San Diego, to the exotic desert and ocean landscapes of the Baja peninsula, a 5-night Royal Caribbean cruise (the longest itinerary among our picks) is a great way to sample the bounties of Southern California and Baja California, Mexico. The Radiance of the Seas will depart from San Diego as of September 2009, calling upon Ensenada, Mexico on the Baja coast; even though it’s just 80 miles from San Diego, Ensenada comprises a world all its own, thanks to its rich history as a fishing town. Passengers can stretch their sea legs at numerous restaurants dotting the coast, or shop for goods handcrafted by locals. The next port is upscale Cabo San Lucas – the perfect spot to lounge on sexy beaches. Two days at sea are mixed into this trip, to boot, but don’t fret – it’ll be nearly impossible to get cabin fever on this ship, as it has the most outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet, a 10-story glass enclosed central lobby, and glass elevators that face the ocean.
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$104+: Kid- & pet-friendly San Diego stay w/kitchen suites Marriott Hotels
$169+: Stay in Spanish-style San Diego Old Town hotel Marriott Hotels
$119+: Stay nr San Diego zoo, Balboa Park, & SeaWorld Marriott Hotels
$119+: Kid-friendly San Diego stay nr top attractions Marriott Hotels
$129+: San Diego Gaslamp hotel ideal for cruise departures Marriott Hotels
$164+: San Diego hotel nr zoo w/$30 dining card Marriott Hotels
$118+: Stay in San Diego hotel w/gym, pool & restaurant Marriott Hotels
$125+: Stay in San Diego hotel nr aquarium & golf Marriott Hotels
$41+: Budget San Diego hotel near bay w/pool Hotels.com
$144+: San Diego State University tour hotel combo w/brkfst heraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
$129+: Low San Diego hotel rates w/free room upgrade Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
$38/nt+: Last-minute getaways to Chicago, San Diego & more Hotels.com
$189/nt+: San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 2-nt stay w/$50 credit Perfect Escapes
$159/nt+: San Diego bed & breakfast w/upgrade & late check-out Perfect Escapes
$42/nt+: Low nightly rates at San Diego hotel near SeaWorld Good Nite Inn SeaWorld
Up to 35% off: Hotels in Cancun, Flordia & Puerto Rico Hotels.com
$169+: 4-nt Baja Mexico kid-friendly cruise w/bonus from LA Carnival Cruise Lines
$179+: Mexico 3-nt cruise from San Diego on Carnival Elation Carnival
$569+: 7-nt Mexico cruise w/up to $100 ship credit Cruise.com
$449+: 5-nt Mexico-Pacific cruise to Cabo w/prepaid tips Cruise.com
$58/nt+: Carnival 6-nt cruise to Mexico w/Cabos via San Diego Carnival
$349+: Mexico 6-night winter cruise to Cabos & more Carnival
$154+: Save 20% on Long Beach to Mexico 4-nt cruise Expedia
$239+: Cruise to Baja Peninsula 5 nts from San Diego Carnival
$149+: Quick 3-nt getaway cruise to Mexico from San Diego Carnival
$284+: San Diego 4-nt trip w/flight & hotel near golf & zoo Travelocity
$257+: 3-nt San Diego hotel stay w/air near Gaslamp Quarter Victorian Getaway
$493+: Ramada Conference Center Expedia
$49+: Last-minute flights to all major US cities (one-way) Frontier Airlines
$151+: Low round-trip flights to sunny San Diego Major Airlines