Starwood Hotels in New York City Starpoints Giveaway

St. Regis New York Petite Salon (starwoodhotels.com)

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]

Lodge at Garden of the Gods Club, Colorado Springs

Welcome to Garden of the Gods

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]

Girlfriend Getaway at The Sebastian, an Upscale Hotel in Vail, Colorado

The sunny lobby of The Sebastian features high ceilings, rustic-but-classy Colorado mountain style decor and a double-sided fireplace (not shown).

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]

I’m Spending My Next Birthday in Queensland, Australia!

koala from sxc.hu

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]

Gal on the Go: Postcard from Bermuda

The Reefs Club Bermuda

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]

Giveaway: $300 at Courtyard by Marriott to Celebrate New Lobbies Nationwide

courtyard-marriott new-lobby

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]

5 US National Park Experiences for Summer Travel

Summer Rainforest in Olympic National Park (Jennifer Miner)

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]

Nashville, Tennessee: Where Music is Inspired, Created and Performed

Historic RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee

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]

Best US Summer Family Vacation Destinations

Summer vacation rafting in the Berkshires (Amy Whitley)

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]

Volunteering in New Orleans

nola-volunteer

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]