In our next part of the series "Travel Tips" we are traveling to Los Angeles. This summer Kelly and I plan to visit this beautiful city to see what the west coast has to offer. We plan on going to the Hollywood sign, the farmer's market, the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Grove mall, maybe a Dodger's game (not a fan, but you just can't pass a chance to see a pro team play), just to name a few. I have high hopes for this trip.

How To Get There
We usually get the best deal using an on line retailer for travel....and will most likely do the same for this vacation. We figured our trip will be a couple grand since we do not want to stay to far away from the major attractions and we want a rental car. I hate being stranded, so I always rent a car unless I can drive there from my house. Plus we figured we would bring some spending money since we will probably eat at every well known restaurant there and of course Kelly will have to go shopping. Hopefully I bring enough for that. LOL. We will book our hotel, rental car, as well as I plane tickets together to save a few dollars. Also, the price is not that bad.

Home Of The Stars
Hollywood, where the movies are made, where to stars are born....where I will try out for a screen role...seriously, its not often you get a chance to do it! Hopefully I go to Hollywood and walk out a super-duper-mega star. Don't laugh, a man can dream....

Anyways, *sighs*, I want to get my photo taken in front of the Hollywood sign. I hope I can, everyone does, it's kinda like going to Paris....you just got to take a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower. Maybe we can play paparazzi for the day and take some awkward yet nice photos of some of the a-listers....Ashton Kutcher....Kelly wants a picture, think you can make it happen?

Also, on the topic of the home of the stars and since I am a big movie buff, I want to go to the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. You can see the stars arrive on the red carpet and you can see their hand and footprints in the cement surrounding it (walk of fame anyone?). You always see it in the movies, now I hopefully will get to see it in person.

Visit Live Tapings
I have always wanted to be in the live taping of a sitcom or late night show. I think I will make special arrangements to make that happen. I do not know what show I want to go see....any recommendations?

Shopping....*sighs*
I have a feeling I will be a broke man once Kelly gets a view of the shopping you can do in Cali. Come on ladies...say it with me "RODEO DRIVE"! This is a must stop on Kelly's to do list and since it is located in Beverly Hills, I guess I will have a view...lol. I have heard that window shopping there is just as fun as actually buying something, but I doubt that excuse will work.

Conclusion....
In conclusion I think this vacation will be one of the most entertaining and hopefully our trip itinerary gave you some ideas about what you want to do when you go there. If not, just remember, like I say with everyone of these posts....plan ahead. Make sure you have enough cash to make the trip as well as have some fun, make sure you know where you wanna go and how to get there, and last but not least, remember that the stars are people to....people that love cameras...so bring plenty. Happy travels.