Unless there is a high $$$ resort there, San Jose would not be expensive enough. As for parachuting, Palm Springs might be too hot that time of year and all the thermal updrafts might make me miss the target. Advisor needs to go back to school and learn a little geography. Last I looked there are 47 other States in the Union besides California, Florida and Arizona. I hear Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia and Boston, to name a few, in June are quite nice.

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>Too bad they do not choose San Jose, California. We have an airport and many places to hold conventions. Our hotels are only at 30% capacity and there are lots of good deals advertised. There are good places to eat, interesting places to visit, as well as a "few" high tech companies in the area. Sorry to sound commercial and all that but I know what you mean about Palm Springs.
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>Have you considered parachuting into Palm Springs while the airplane is on the way into Los Angeles? It could save time getting there but leaving will be the same old problem! :)
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>Tom