Aug 24th, 2011 at 3:30PM: Labor Day is fast approaching along with the official end of summer. If you haven't had enough sun yet, maybe it's time for one more weekend of lying on the beach, fruity cocktail and fun book in hand? We asked our friends at Wanderfly.com, a web travel tool that helps you choose a vacation spot, for some Labor Day island getaways offering deals for the long weekend.
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Labor Day island getaways from Wanderfly
Aug 24th, 2011 at 3:30PM: Labor Day is fast approaching along with the official end of summer. If you haven't had enough sun yet, maybe it's time for one more weekend of lying on the beach, fruity cocktail and fun book in hand? We asked our friends at Wanderfly.com, a web travel tool that helps you choose a vacation spot, for some Labor Day island getaways offering deals for the long weekend.
Domestic: Hilton Head ...Ski and bike Mammoth Mountain this weekend
Jun 24th, 2011 at 8:30AM: The massive snowfalls that have blanketed the western U.S. this past winter and spring are making for some very unique opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts this summer. For instance, Mammoth Mountain in California has has remained open for skiing all year so far and yet they'll also be opening their mountain bike park for the season today as well. That means, you'll have the option to both ski ...Win a legendary golf outing from Hilton HHonors
May 9th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you a golf fan looking for an epic escape with your buddies this year? Than you'll definitely want to enter the Legendary Golf Getaway contest from Hilton HHonors, which could send you and seven of your closest friends, on a once in a lifetime golf outing.
The contest, which launched last week, will award one lucky winner a fantastic prize that will take them, along with their guests, to ...Mumbai golf - DIY golfing in the slums of India
Apr 14th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
ESPN produced this short documentary on golfing in Mumbai that is 1 part informative and 3 parts awesome. The story frames the dichotomous nature of Old Bombay by contrasting the two very different types of golf played in the city. One type is played at prestigious clubs for the elite like the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, and the other is played in the slums with DIY clubs and narrow ...
Golf tip: no need to yell "fore"!
Dec 22nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Planning to dash off to a warm spot this winter for a few rounds of golf? Well, if your ball is shooting toward the head of another duffer, you can comfortably keep your mouth shut. No joke: a judge has even weighed in on this.
According to the New York Court Appeals, Business Insider writes, "being hit without warning by a 'shanked' shot while one searches for one's own ball reflects a ...Bermuda's Port Royal Golf Course hosts PGA
Oct 21st, 2010 at 5:00PM: While many people celebrate fall, there are people like me who still long for warm summer breezes. That's why Bermuda is such a popular destination for people in the Northeast. It's no surprise that the PGA Tour chose to have it's Grand Slam of Golf at Bermuda's Port Royal Golf Course. With temperatures still in the high 70s on the island and a course that rivals the best in the world, Bermuda in ...Kensington Tours announces dream trips for sports fans
Sep 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Kensington Tours, a travel company that specializes in private-guided adventure travel, has announced a series of tours that are guaranteed to be a hit with sports fans. These trips include VIP treatment for travelers, offering up luxury accommodations, access to glamorous events, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and of course, excellent seats at some of the most well known and legendary events ...A Dozen Ways to Save in New England
Jul 4th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
Looking to make your travel bucks go a bit further this summer? Well, there are a dozen ways you can do it in New England. Twelve properties in the New England Inns & Resorts Association are kicking in extra nights, meal vouchers upgrades and comp'ed rounds of golf to get you under their roofs for a while. Here are three to whet your appetite
1. Free Golf at Crowne Plaza Cromwell
Head up ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - On Par in Catalina
Jul 2nd, 2010 at 10:00AM:
In continuation of our series on Catalina Island, we decided to settle the score on our golf skills once and for all!
After brushing up on our swings in Orlando, it was time to take our game to the links of Catalina, where the green is only minutes away from the shores of the Pacific and the course is welcome to golfers of all levels (thankfully). Check out this bonus clip to see who came ...
GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Catalina Island
Jun 26th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 20 – Click above to watch video after the jump
This week we have an extra special episode - it's Aaron's birthday and we've decided to surprise him by going to one of Southern California's best escapes for diving, watersports, and all things adventurous.
Located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island has a rich history as ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Orlando, Florida
Jun 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 17 – Click above to watch video after the jump
It's no secret that Orlando is the top city for tourism in the United States - but Orlando has more to offer than theme parks & thrill rides. If you're planning a trip to Orlando this summer, then tune in this week as we sample Orlando's high life - and the younger, wilder side that draws ...France in summer: Three ways to do it in style
Jun 9th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Skip your usual vacation spot this summer, and go to France. You need a break from the norm (I sure do), and there are some great deals all over the country that make it hard to resist getting on a plane for seven hours of smelling the passenger crammed in next to you.
Focus on what happens when you hit the ground: it's worth it.
Bessé Signature Hotels has put together three hotel ...Preferred Hotels Makes Your Golf Addiction Social
Jun 4th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Do you prefer to improve your golf game? Yeah, anyone who swings a club is always desperate to do it better. So, if your handicap is your swing but you still have a jones for all things golf, check out the new Preferred Golf website from Preferred Hotels Group. It includes a social media platform and interactive capabilities you can use to get real-time golfing news, share tips and travails and ...Golfing dads should keep Keystone Resort in mind this summer
May 26th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
Father's Day is coming, and if you're old man's a golfer, you might want to ship him off to Keystone Resort for a weekend. The "Stay and Play" package includes two free rounds of golf at the Ranch Course, and kids 17 and under can join dad (after 5 PM) for no charge, as well. For fathers with kids who are looking for some bonding time, this can be a great way to get together free of ...Daily Pampering: Super-luxe golf packages from Leading Hotels of the World
May 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: If you love golf, take a few minutes and join the Leaders Club, the membership club for Leading Hotels of the World. Why? Because it's free, but you have to be a member to book one of their Signature Events.
The Signature Events series includes golf excursions to some of the most famous and exquisite courses in the world, all accompanied by stays at fabulous resorts and non-golf activities ...Free spa experience at the Ritz-Carlton Naples
May 10th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Any spa-lover needs to visit the Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, because the Elements treatment at the beach property is nothing short of incredible. Now, the chance to visit the spa free makes this an absolute no-brainer. This is one of my favorite spas, and the deal might be enough to get me to book a flight.
Stay at either the Ritz-Carlton beach or golf resort, with the Spa Escape Package, ...Daily Pampering: Join up at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Apr 28th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Is it time for resort and luxury membership club to make a comeback? The new program from the Ritz-Carlton Orlando – the Grande Lakes Membership Club – takes a personal approach, rather than push the same caned programs to the many different people who write the same big checks. The baseline consists of the sort of top-shelf amenities you'd expect, but the programs are differentiated ...Save big at Atlantis resort
Apr 26th, 2010 at 3:00PM: We're still not all that far into spring ... which means the stinging cold of winter isn't yet a distant memory. If you need a brief break from the places you saw covered in snow not too long ago, check out the latest deal from the Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort. You can pick up a nightly rate of $399 until May 26, 2010, if you spend four nights there. After that, a $499 a night reservation is ...Wine or golf? Either works on Rocky Mountaineer
Apr 22nd, 2010 at 3:00PM: Why not make it a foursome? While most travel deals these days tack on extra nights, the latest from Rocky Mountaineer lets you add people! To celebrate it twentieth anniversary, the luxury rail service in Canada, is offering a unique program for its GoldLeaf trips. Whether you take the golf or winery tour excursion, you can pay for three and get one free. So, you'll have eight days to hit the ...Buy a Canadian ski resort for $1 (Yes, there is a catch!)
Mar 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week Line Beauchamp, Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Parks announced a plan to sell the Mount Orford ski and golf resort, including all buildings, chairlifts and operating equipment, for just $1. But of course, like all deals that seem too good to be true, prospective buyers need to read the fine print before writing their checks. The resort has been ...
