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Hotel del Coronado

Coronado, California

The grande dame of all California lodgings. Built in 1888; fronted by a long, wide beach; topped by red Victorian turrets; celebrated by Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like It Hot," the Del abides. Its 679 guestrooms, 78 cottages and villas don't come cheap, and if you need more space, forget the main building and head for the newer Ocean Towers and California Cabanas. Rates start about $335 a night

DELTA AIRLINES

TOP 5 GRAND HOTELS IN THE U.S.

Delta has emerged as the airline that offers the most international flights out of the United States, and has its main hub in Atlanta.

Benbow Inn

US AIRWAYS

Garberville, Calif.

Set in the middle of redwood country at the edge of the Eel River, this 1926 hotel ($99-$605 a night) might be a bit younger and smaller than others on this list, but as its Tudor design and dignified lobby signal, it aims high, with a fancy tea service, an upscale restaurant, a nine-hole golf course next door and a decanter of sherry in every bedroom. It's a tempting stop on your drive to Oregon.

Since merging with America West, US Airways has jumped in size.

Currently, US Airways is headquarted in Arizona, with its main hubs being Charlotte, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Philadelphia.

JetBlue

JetBlue is known as a low cost airline with a high level of customer service. With its main hub in New York, JetBlue serves the United States and much of the Caribbean. JetBlue may currently hold the 9th position, using data dating to the end of 2010, but with the merger of AirTran and Southwest Airlines, it should move up the passenger number rank soon.

Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park

Where once stood a Miwok village in Yosemite Valley, the Ahwahnee's stacked boulders and heavy beams serve park visitors who carry fat wallets and plan well ahead. (Reservations for the 99 hotel rooms and 24 cottages disappear fast.) For a glimpse of its grand public rooms, reserve a meal or just walk through.

AMERICA'S BEST AIRLINES

Virgin America is the highest-quality major airline in the United States, according to the 2013 Airline Quality Rating report, an annual study of airline performance.

The privately owned airline –founded by billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson– has only been operating in the U.S. since 2007, but after just five years in the air comes out on top in terms of timely arrivals, baggage handling and customer service. This is the first time it’s been included in the AQR ratings

Hay-Adams, Washington, D.C.

Opened in 1928, it stands across Lafayette Square from the White House with 245 rooms and suites. It closed over the summer for elevator improvement and roof enhancements but is expected to reopen this month.

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