Expert advice on family trips, girlfriend getaways & romantic escapes
May 17, 2012 | Author: ColoradoGal
In the heart of Denver's downtown -- steps away from a plethora of restaurants and nightclubs, and kitty-corner from the famed Denver Center for the Performing Arts -- the Four Seasons Hotel Denver makes an ideal upscale destination for a girlfriend getaway. [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways | no 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]
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May 1, 2012 | Author: TrekityGal
Editor's Note: the top wine regions of the world may be somewhat debatable, but true wine enthusiasts know that all the fertilizer, love and care won't allow second-rate vineyards and wineries to compete with those in the best wine and Champagne grape growing [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways, Travel Tips | 23 comments
March 2, 2012 | Author: SoCalGal
Banff National Park is an incredibly popular vacation destination all year, but this Southern California gal was invited to have a few days' worth of outdoor adventure in wintertime. Yes, that's me, the one who puts on a sweater when the temperature dips below [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways | 16 comments
January 6, 2012 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
I've known Allyn Evans virtually for many, many years. Last summer, she marked something major off her bucket list, a scenario she has dreamed of for years - swimming with the dolphins in Bimini. But she also took her story a step further and became a [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 1 comment
November 22, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
The three best golf courses in Los Angeles are all on the west side, in private country clubs. The Bel-Air Country Club, Riviera Country Club, and the Los Angeles Country Club all speak to the upscale neighborhoods around them; Bel-Air, Pacific Palisades, and [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 1 comment
October 26, 2011 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Not long ago I was singing the praises of California Wine Club. Their home (and travel) delivery makes for a fun monthly surprise as well as a delightful gift if you’re looking for a special holiday or anytime gift for the wine lovers in your life. To [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 4 comments
October 3, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills is as hip as it gets. Luxury automobiles pull up to the curving driveway, young turks glide out, toss their keys to valets, and saunter in their chic suits and sunglasses into the hotel. Inside, the lobby gleams. The posh [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Hotels | 5 comments
September 22, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Guests at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, can book off -property activities on Oahu. These handpicked excursions have the "Adventures by Disney" seal of approval, and include transportation from and back to the Aulani resort, plus much-appreciated extras [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 16 comments
September 21, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
I'm at Aulani, the new Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu, this week with dozens of other travel writers, mom bloggers, broadcast journalists and radio reporters. This much-anticipated Hawaii resort opened to the public August 29, and this week celebrates its [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 8 comments
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