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May 15, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
Can you believe there are more than 30 Starwood hotels in the New York City area? I mean, sure, this includes hotels in less-than-glamorous Long Island City and Hoboken (New Jersey!), but still; the Starwood properties on the outskirts of NYC are very [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Travel News | 12 comments
May 9, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
The Garden of the Gods Club is a private club in Colorado Springs with an enviable location right across the street from the Garden of the Gods, a public park featuring some of the most striking red-rock formations in the state. Club members enjoy a 27-hole [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Hotels | 2 comments
May 3, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
Even short getaways do wonders for my energy level. That is, getting out of Dodge for quick trips is such a great way to rest, recharge and return home ready to tackle "real life" again. For me, Vail is that preferred destination for mini vacations; the [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Girlfriend Getaways | no comments
April 26, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
When I read that Aussie ProBlogger Darren Rowse, a book author, full-time blogger and worldwide authority on blog monetization, partnered with Tourism Queensland to bring 10 bloggers to his home country, I naturally threw my resume into the ring. After all, [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations | 39 comments
April 25, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
Greetings from Bermuda, where I've spent the last 48 hours enjoying plenty of Dark and Stormy rum drinks, a little rain, some welcome sunshine and lots of friendly hospitality. It's my first trip to the small island 650 miles off the cost of North Carolina. [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations | 2 comments
April 24, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
Over the past few years, Courtyard by Marriott hotels have steadily rolled out a brand-new lobby concept throughout the United States. The new look features modern and sleek (yet warm and inviting) decor, plenty of open space and comfortable seating; laptop [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Travel News | 163 comments
April 20, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
As the economy continues to slowly improve and springtime turns to summer, many Americans are starting to plan their summer vacations. Some renew their passports and look overseas for adventure, while others consider exploring the remarkable diversity of [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Destinations | 9 comments
April 19, 2012 | Author: CruisinGal
If you like music, put Nashville, Tennessee on your bucket list. Nashville is where music of all genres is inspired, created, celebrated and performed. While the Grand Ole Opry put Nashville on the national map, Music City also is home to the Americana, [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations | no comments
April 16, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
Once spring break is over, family travel planners naturally start thinking about ideas for their big summer vacations. The Best Family Travel Experts, a group of respected, award-winning and experienced travel bloggers, are happy to share their recommended [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Travel Tips | 20 comments
April 13, 2012 | Author: GelatoGal
Editor's Note: Voluntourism is alive and well in the Big Easy, where there are several ways visitors can volunteer in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina destruction. Indeed, some city districts have not fully recovered since the 2005 disaster. In the following [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations | 5 comments
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