Miss Universe, Los Angeles, USA
Airing Date: Jul 24th, 2006
The City of Los Angeles (often known simply as L.A. or informally as the "City of Angels") is the second-largest city in the United States and the largest city in California.
It's also arguably the world's leading producer of popular entertainment, with many film studios, television and recording studios based here - after all it is home to Hollywood!
In 2006, LA plays host to the Miss Universe Pageant where the world's beauties gather and compete for the coveted glamorous title.
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest founded in 1952. Despite its historical rivalry with the Miss World contest, Miss Universe retains unparalleled prestige in many parts of the world, particularly Latin America.
Erin McNaught is Miss Universe Australia 2006, representing our country in the pageant. Our Jennifer Hawkins shows Erin the sights of LA and how to spa like a star in the City of Angels.
The Los Angeles area boasts a prominent shopping scene. Anything can be bought in the city! Some of the best shopping areas include Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, perfect for those wanting luxury items at luxury prices. A visit to Rodeo Drive offers up the best that the fashion world has to offer.
Those in the know also to head to Melrose Avenue, here you'll find a mishmash of great disposable streetwear, collectible vinyl, affordable vintage clothing along with popular trend-setting labels such as Urban Outfitters.
For a bit of star-style pampering, the Kara intimate spa oasis offers complete privacy and tranquillity. It encompasses three Zen-inspired spa villas providing the ultimate in city pampering and urban retreats.
Guests indulge in the Single, Vichy or Couples Treatment Villa, featuring Bang and Olufsen sound systems, plush marble loungers appointed with flat screen TV's, infinity soaking tubs and outdoor meditation gardens.
And, when it comes to guilt-free dining, Real Food Daily in West Hollywood is the ideal eatery for the fabulous, fit and healthy. Owner Ann Gentry was once personal chef to Danny De Vito and now there are many health-conscious celebrities who are fans of Real Food Daily's vegan cuisine, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Tobey McGuire, Kirsten Dunst, Barbra Streisand, Anthony Kiedis, Dave Navarro and many more.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Air New Zealand Return to Los Angeles from
$1402 ex Melbourne
$1403 ex Brisbane
$1421 ex Sydney
$1700 ex Adelaide
$1937 ex Perth
Prices available online and include surcharges, fees & taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply. Prices correct at 04/7/06.
Air New Zealand: www.airnewzealand.com.au
Rooms from $200 a night. Twin share.
Includes taxes. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply. Prices correct at 24/7/06.
Wilshire Grand Los Angeles - Address: 930 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Web: www.wilshiregrand.com
DriveAway Holidays - Ph: 1300 363 500
KARA Spa
http://parklosangeles.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/spa/index.jsp?offsiteActId=237
Urban Outfitters
www.urbanoutfitters.com
Real Food Daily
www.realfood.com
Billion Dollar Babes
www.billiondollarbabes.com
