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Bermuda resort gives the lazy an extra month to book

Bermuda resort gives the lazy an extra month to book Mar 14th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Sometimes, procrastinating doesn't come with any consequences. It doesn't happen often. We're taught from a young age that early birds get to kill and chomp on the best worms, not to put off to tomorrow the stuff we can do today (even if we don't feel like it) and to seize the day. If you don't, then opportunity may disappear before you get a taste. Well, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is ...

Free amenities and break on rates at Sandestin this spring

Mar 13th, 2010 at 11:00AM: The list just seems to go on and on – there is no shortage of activities and amenities waiting for you at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. If you're into biking, kayaking, tennis or sweating it out in the fitness center, you'll have plenty of choices available to you. And there's even a Wednesday concert series. Simply put: you won't get bored at this destination on Florida's northwest ...

Capture your footprints in the sand - Souvenir tip

Capture your footprints in the sand - Souvenir tip Mar 8th, 2010 at 5:56PM: If you're a beach bum like me, your vacations are to tropical places. Pictures of sunsets at the beach are pretty, but after a while, one beach looks like the rest. A better souvenir is to take a handful of sand. Once you get home, empty a spice bottle and fill it with the sand. Label it with the beach name and location. Consider making a note of a special memory on the label. After several trips ...

Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package

Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package Mar 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM: There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to the SCUBA diving, dep-sea fishing and reef snorkeling that are already available. You'll be able to take a cooking class ...

Daily Pampering: The Curtain Bluff Babymoon

Daily Pampering: The Curtain Bluff Babymoon Feb 3rd, 2010 at 4:00PM: Pregnancy is already challenging enough, especially if you're a first-timer. Moms- and dads-to-be alike need a break from the doctor's appointments, planning and anxiety that come with bringing a new life into the world. So, when you measure the future in centimeters (you'll get it if you're expecting) instead of miles, it's hard to imagine getting on a plane, regardless of how attractive the ...

Beat the cold at Le Domaine de Lonvilliers this Valentine's Day

Beat the cold at Le Domaine de Lonvilliers this Valentine's Day Jan 30th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The tough part about Valentine's Day is that it's in February, making the weather too cold to do anything really fun outside. So, trade in the snow for a spot on the beach this year. Le Domaine de Lonvilliers on St. Martin is offering a great new package. Spend three nights at the resort (free room upgrade based on availability), and receive roundtrip boat transfer from the airport, a bottle of ...

Five new Los Cabos hotels: some open, some coming soon

Five new Los Cabos hotels: some open, some coming soon Jan 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Last year was a busy one for the tourism business in Los Cabos, Mexico. Despite the unmistakable impact of the H1N1 swine flu virus on the region's action in the spring and summer, there were plenty of exciting developments, including the opening of five new hotels. You now have plenty of choices when you head out to Los Cabos, which just happens to be a great place to unwind. 1. Barcelo Los ...

Spend Valentine's Day in Nevis, save 25 percent

Spend Valentine's Day in Nevis, save 25 percent Jan 13th, 2010 at 8:00AM: If you want to do something truly spectacular for Valentine's Day, you need to get started immediately. The best spots will disappear quickly. Among the hot deals that are out there is a getaway to the Montpelier Plantation Resort in Nevis. For a mere $574 a night at this upscale destination, you can enjoy the warmth and seclusion of a small Caribbean island accessible only by boat ... but a mere ...

Four Twitter deals for Valentine's Day getaways

Four Twitter deals for Valentine's Day getaways Jan 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM: You may not be able to say how you feel in 140 characters or less, but you sure can get leads on the best Valentine's Day experience that way. So, instead of tweeting a feeling, use the white-hot social media platform to grab the top travel specials for the most romantic day of the year. Several resorts are running Twitter-only Valentine's Day specials this year, so follow the right people, and ...

Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast

Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast Jan 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM: The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii. While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and green, once you leave the confines of the property, you'll see a land that's almost barren, dotted with tiny shrubs and long expanses of hardened black lava from the last eruptions of the now dormant Hualālai volcano. ...

Budget Travel helps you plan a nonstop Caribbean getaway

Budget Travel helps you plan a nonstop Caribbean getaway Dec 18th, 2009 at 2:00PM: As the northern half of the US starts to get cold and skies turn grey with threats of snow, thoughts naturally begin to turn to weekend getaways to warmer climes. The Caribbean is calling, but when it takes two or more connections to get there from your city, it's hard to escape for a quick weekend warm-up. If you don't know which islands can be reached in one flight from where you live, ...

In the Heart of Central America: Diving the Bay Islands of Honduras

In the Heart of Central America: Diving the Bay Islands of Honduras Dec 16th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Honduras' Bay Islands - the large islands of Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, plus Cayos Cochinos and the Swan Islands - sit about 40 miles off the coast of the mainland in the Caribbean Sea. While the islands are as beautiful as any others in the Caribbean and offer long sandy white beaches, turquoise water, and lush jungle landscapes, the biggest draw for most visitors is the area's superb and ...

In the Heart of Central America: Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Honduras

In the Heart of Central America: Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Honduras Dec 14th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Imagine walking down a lush green aisle to a small open-air wooden structure where billowy white curtains frame a view of a valley spread below and blueish mountains in the distance. An intimate group of family and friends has gathered to watch you say your vows on this hilltop and after the ceremony, they'll join you to celebrate as the sun sets and the lights of the village beneath you and ...

Tie the knot or just recharge in the Riviera Maya

Tie the knot or just recharge in the Riviera Maya Dec 11th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Surround yourself with an emerald-green jungle, and take a plunge in turquoise blue waters with a stay at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort. This luxurious all-inclusive property is just the destination you'll need when we reach the depths of winter and just need a break. Have kids? Line up a babysitter: this is an adults-only property, so you'll be able to take a vacation from every aspect of ...

Le Domaine de Lonvilliers opens in St. Martin

Le Domaine de Lonvilliers opens in St. Martin Dec 8th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Iconic chef Christophe Leroy is back in action. His newest hotel, Le Domaine de Lonvilliers opened last week in St. Martin. Already, there are some excellent deals available for late December getaways. Christmas and New Year's Eve rates start at only $300 a night -- a savings of $215 from the regular rate.Thruogh March 31, 2010, you can pick up a room at an introductory rate of $250 a night, down ...

Verdanza Hotel opens in Puerto Rico

Verdanza Hotel opens in Puerto Rico Dec 8th, 2009 at 3:00PM: There's a new hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On Friday, the Verdanza Hotel opened its doors, offering an upscale urban-inspired experience ... but only a few steps from the beach. It's not far from the Isla Verde tourism district, so you'll have plenty of access. And, the 222-room hotel (with 20 suites) boasts three restaurants and a pastry shop. Look for some personalized touches at the Verdanza ...

Four top-shelf New Year's Eve destinations (and something else)

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 ...

The most amazing New Year's Eve luxury travel experience you can imagine

The most amazing New Year's Eve luxury travel experience you can imagine Dec 4th, 2009 at 1:00PM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/04/new-years-eve-luxury-travel/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; Find 17 of your closest frends and bring them to Palmasola. The beachfront estate will deploy its full-time staff of 16 to attend to your needs in this 25,000 square foot paradise, which includes Chef Peter Lodes, who has worked Michelin starred restaurants around the world. He'll ...

Coconuts banned on Rio de Janeiro beaches

Coconuts banned on Rio de Janeiro beaches Nov 27th, 2009 at 11:00AM: If it's your dream to go to Rio de Janeiro, and walk Copacabana Beach while drinking from a coconut, here's a reality check for you: you have to nix the coconut. Starting December 1st, coconuts will be banned from being sold by beach vendors in an effort to clean up Rio's beaches in time for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. Officials make a good argument. Who knew that 30 tons of ...

California smacks nude beach buffs

California smacks nude beach buffs Nov 19th, 2009 at 2:00PM: After having been left alone for a while, California isn't tolerating nudity any more. The state's Department of Parks and Recreation is putting out the word that it will crack down on bare crack this year at San Onofre State Beach. So, if you like to sun in the buff or skinny-dip in the sea, you could be out of luck. Nudists call it a "tremendous setback." The nudist community worries that the ...

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