Dec 4th, 2011 at 7:30PM: Want to really live it up to ring in 2012? Consider Gansevoort Turks & Caicos' "Fully Loaded" New Year's Eve Package for the oh-so-affordable rate of $100,000 per couple per night. For this sum, you'll enjoy:
Luxury accommodations in the Oceanfront Penthouse Suite
Private Gansevoort jet service to and from Providenciales with private luxury transfers
Complimentary Bloody Mary ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Luxury Travel: Your $100,000 a night New Years Eve package at Gansevoort Turks & Caicos
Dec 4th, 2011 at 7:30PM: Want to really live it up to ring in 2012? Consider Gansevoort Turks & Caicos' "Fully Loaded" New Year's Eve Package for the oh-so-affordable rate of $100,000 per couple per night. For this sum, you'll enjoy:
Luxury accommodations in the Oceanfront Penthouse Suite
Private Gansevoort jet service to and from Providenciales with private luxury transfers
Complimentary Bloody Mary ...Video of the day: a goaty guide to pronouncing foreign cheeses
Nov 12th, 2011 at 4:00PM: The holidays are Cheese Season. At no other time of the year are cheese and specialty food shops as thronged by dairy-seeking customers. They're hungry for a fix or searching for a gift, recipe ingredient, or the makings of a cheese plate. Cheese is love, and one of the easiest, most elegant ways to kick off a cocktail party or conclude (or make) a memorable meal.
With that in mind, the folks ...
Cockpit Chronicles: A new year's eve to celebrate in London
Feb 8th, 2011 at 2:15PM: When I was in high school, I got to know a sweet and charming exchange student from Germany named Linda. We hung out together and I did my best to show her around Seattle before she had to go home six weeks later. I regretted not having the opportunity to get to know her ten months earlier when she first came to the U.S.
Five years went by, and we would write an occasional letter. She'd tell me ...Photo of the day (12.31.10)
Dec 31st, 2010 at 5:00PM:
It's New Year's Eve, a time to make (and eventually break) resolutions for the incoming year. Time to start exercising, cut down on junk food and alcohol, keep a journal longer than 2 weeks this time, etc. Even us at Gadling have some travel resolutions to keep. These girls on the sands of Tel Aviv, Israel are fitting in some yoga with their day at the beach and it looks like their friend on the ...Winter holiday celebrations in Russia
Dec 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM:
In most of the western world, Christmas and Hanukkah have come and gone, but in Russia, presents are being wrapped in anticipation of tonight, New Year's Eve. In the days of the Soviet Union, religious celebrations were frowned upon, so Russians shifted their winter celebrating to December 31 and combining the traditions of gift-exchanging and New Year's revelry into one night. In the Russian ...Got New Year's Eve plans? Cruise lines do
Dec 30th, 2010 at 12:30PM: Cruise vacations that include New Years Eve are among some of the most highly sought-after sailings of the year, and for good reason. On board, the mood is festive, drinks flow freely, entertainment and dining is included and nobody has to drive home.
But that's pretty much what cruise lines do every day. Sailings that include New Year's Eve have special bonus events and amenities well worth ...Gadling's 2011 New Year's travel resolutions
Dec 29th, 2010 at 10:30AM: It's that time of year again. A time when we all make certain promises to ourselves, in an attempt to make our lives more organized, our bodies stronger or leaner. We vow to spend more time with loved ones, give back to others, or ditch that cubicle job. And some of us...well, we just want to keep on traveling, any way we can manage to finagle it.
In the spirit of New Year's, I asked my fellow ...Carnival sailing to Times Square for New Years Eve
Dec 16th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Carnival Cruise Lines today threw its signature "Fun" hat in the ring as official confetti sponsor of the Times Square New Years Eve 2011 celebration. The sponsorship includes multiple opportunities for the line to infuse its version of fun into the festivities including a free-cruise giveaway, sure to be popular with frigid party-goers.
"Carnival is thrilled to be part of New York City's New ...Five hotel holiday deals in New England
Nov 11th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
Are you looking for a winter wonderland for the Christmas season? New England is a natural destination. There are plenty of deals to be found, with packages that won't force you to choose between your trip and the number of presents under the tree. Check out the inns below from New England Inns and Resorts to see for yourself what await!
1. The Stepping Stone Spa, Lyndonville, VT The ...New York's Tavern on the Green shuts its doors, temporarily
Jan 5th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The iconic Central Park restaurant, Tavern on the Green, closed its doors on January 1. The restaurant, which opened in 1936 and was known more for its ambiance and history than for its cuisine, went out with a bang with a 1,500-person party on New Year's Eve. But the restaurant won't be gone forever; new owners will be taking over, renovating the building, and eventually reopening.
Tavern ...Sicilian steals a New Year's Eve away from his family
Jan 2nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Some people will do anything to dodge family at the holidays. We'll kick and scream or otherwise misbehave, but my new hero is a Sicilian man who risked getting a record to score a New Year's Eve away from the wife and relatives. The 35-year-old went to the police station and asked to be incarcerated for the evening. The cops refused, claiming that he needed to commit a crime before he could score ...How to say "cheers" in 10 different languages
Dec 31st, 2009 at 2:00PM: Cheers! Bottoms up! To your heath! This New Year's Eve, whether you'll be clinking classes in another country or just want to impress your friends, bring a little international flair to your New Year's party by toasting at midnight in languages from around the world. Here's how to say "cheers" in 10 different languages.
Czech - Na zdravi!
Dutch - Proost!
French - A votre sante!
Gaelic ...Four ways to throw an international New Year's Eve party
Dec 21st, 2009 at 12:30PM: After years of the same old New Year's Eve parties, singing Auld Lang Syne, counting down at midnight and kissing as the clock strikes 12, it may be time to shake things up a bit. With some creativity, you can host an international-themed New Year's Eve party that incorporates traditions from around the world. Here are a few ideas.
Say cheers
As you clink champagne flutes with your guests ...New Year's Eve deals: Front-row, distinguished and out of town
Dec 9th, 2009 at 1:00PM: New Year's Eve parties are filling up fast, and the hottest spots are likely to go soonest. Whether you want to be as close to the ball as possible or plan to avoid the crowds, there are plenty of deals out there. New York City is always a top spot, with people from around the world soaking in live what many only see on television. But, that's just the start. See below for a few suggestions on ...Four top-shelf New Year's Eve destinations (and something else)
Dec 7th, 2009 at 2:00PM: If you plan to make New Year's Eve memorable, you need to start pulling the trigger now. The best stuff does get snapped up quickly, and even if you have a load of cash at your disposal, you could wind up late to the party. So, if a shortage of ideas is the only thing in your way, check out the five suggestions below. For four of them, be prepared to spend some dough. The fifth is for everyone ...7 reasons to spend the holidays away from home
Dec 7th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Christmas is traditionally a time for family, but it can also be the ideal time to travel. Who says you have to stay home for the holidays? Here are seven reasons to spend the holidays traveling.
Travel deals
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While the holiday season can be one of the most expensive times to ...Five ways to make a dollar go further in New England this holiday season
Nov 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: New England was made for the holiday season. Sure, it's a bit chilly up there in the winter, but bundle up, and it's impossible not to be sucked in by the charm of one of the oldest corners of America. If you're looking for a great way to maximize your spending power this Christmas (who isn't?!), check out five great ideas from New England Inns and Resorts. There's plenty of variety ... but little ...Five ways to rock Idaho for the holiday season
Nov 3rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho may not be the first destination that comes to mind for holiday travel. I mean ... who jumps to Idaho?! Well, this is a problem that needs to be remedied. If you're looking to take off for a few days between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, there's a lot happening in Coeur d'Alene.
1. Holiday Light Show: More than 1.5 million lights are hung along the Coeur d'Alene waterfront ...Own the Curtis Hotel in Denver for one night
Oct 6th, 2009 at 1:30PM:
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The Curtis Hotel in downtown Denver is not your typical hotel. Staying here is all about having fun. And what could be more fun than owning an entire hotel, even if only for one night?
Through its Won Night Only promotion, the Curtis is offering up the whole ...Galley Gossip: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jan 1st, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Happy New Year, everybody! For the first time in fourteen years I've actually got the day off. I know, even I can't believe it. "So what do you have planned for New Year's Eve?" several people have recently asked.
They always look a little surprised when I say, "Not much. Just hanging out at home and making my famous spicy blacked eyed peas."
"You're not going out?"
"Nope. I never go ...
