SHORT ON REASONS TO MAKE AN ESCAPE IN THE DEPTHS OF FEBRUARY?

How about snow, rain, sleet, no Valentine, new Valentine, runny nose, just got promoted, just got fired, tired blood, winter pallor, lost umbrella? It may be too late for the Caribbean, but there's plenty of sun shining in the U.S. of A. Loew's Coronado Bay Resort, overlooking San Diego Bay, puts you within reach of the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and miles of beach; 800-815-6397, www.loewshotels.com. The Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, Arizona, offers golf, tennis, and a pool. Doubles start at $169, and children under 16 stay free; 800-528-4275, www.radisson.com The Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, shares landmark status with the Alamo, next door. Great midweek deals; 210-225-8486, www.emilymorganhotel.com.