Oct 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: In the interests of disclosure and transparency, I don't ski. I did a little bit of snowboarding 15 years ago, but it didn't amount to much. So, when I write about the ski deals that come across my desk, it's not lost on me that some people don't hit the slopes. The latest package from The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, has something for those of us who don't stumble down the mountain. The "Spa, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Alternatives to skiing: spa, anyone?
Oct 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: In the interests of disclosure and transparency, I don't ski. I did a little bit of snowboarding 15 years ago, but it didn't amount to much. So, when I write about the ski deals that come across my desk, it's not lost on me that some people don't hit the slopes. The latest package from The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, has something for those of us who don't stumble down the mountain. The "Spa, ...Fourth night free at Cambridge Beaches, just in time for the holidays
Oct 29th, 2009 at 1:00PM: In Bermuda, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is offering a fourth night free if you pay for three by the end of the year. Experience some serious luxury at this AAA Four-Diamond resort, where you can wander the 30-acre peninsula on the island's west coast, soak in the sun on private beaches and get rubbed down at an award-winning European-style spa. Meals and afternoon tea are intricate affairs ...Put your Paws Up for the holidays this year
Oct 20th, 2009 at 1:00PM: While the rest of the world is trekking out to Rockefeller Center to see the tree or hanging around Times Square while waiting for the ball's big drop, head the other way. "The Last Best Christmas Vacation" package from the Paws Up resort in Montana pulls together everything you'd want in a traditional winter holiday celebration ... along with the luxurious touch that you'd expect at a remote, ...Collect Marriott freebies with "Trick or Tweet" promotion
Oct 16th, 2009 at 1:30PM: As Halloween approaches and the weather gets cooler, we realize that winter in the northern US, with its short hours of daylight and negative wind-chill factors, is just around the corner. Suddenly, it seems like there's no better time to book a tropical vacation. If you're thinking about a trip to a sunny island paradise, log in to Twitter and start following Marriott Resorts.
Now through the ...The Abbey Resort and Spa: A surprise foodie retreat in the Midwest
Oct 16th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
When you stay at a resort like The Abbey Resort and Spa on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, chances are that you'll eat many of your meals at the property's on-site restaurant. This can sometimes mean dining on uninspired dishes like rubbery "hotel chicken" or resigning yourself to the fact that you'll be spending a fortune on each meal in order to avoid heading offsite in search of better or cheaper ...First look: Tcherassi Hotel
Oct 14th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The Tcherassi Hotel + Spa in Cartagena, Colombia is now open! The stylish property is located on the Caribbean coast and blends the property's 250 years of history with two years of renovations and a fresh new look. Latin fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi's touch is salient in this new resort, and Gadling is happy to bring you photos of the property that haven't been published anywhere else.
Get ...Hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands offer 25 cent nightly rate
Oct 10th, 2009 at 11:00AM: The U.S. Virgin Islands are going to be featured on a newly designed quarter and to celebrate, hotels around the islands are offering up rooms at 25 cents - yes, just 25 cents! - per night.
Of course, there is some fine print to the offer. Guests will still be responsible for taxes of 7%, resort fees, and government taxes of 8%, so the total ends up being a litte more than the 75 cents you might ...Escape from Chicago with low Fall rates at The Abbey
Oct 6th, 2009 at 3:30PM:
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Several weeks ago, I had the chance to check out The Abbey Resort and Spa on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. 80 miles from Chicago and even less from Milwaukee, it's the perfect Fall escape from either city. Chicago residents don't even need a car to get there; the ...Fifth free night at Antigua resort
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: January is a great time to head down to the Caribbean. The weather is just about at its coldest and dreariest. The days are short and cloudy. Disappearing for four nights of sunshine, warmth and bliss is pretty hard to turn down. Well, committing to four will get you five at Curtain Bluff in Antigua early next year. Book at least a junior suite for four nights between January 3 and 23 next year, ...Golf, spa and 15th century charm in Brittany
Sep 29th, 2009 at 3:00PM:
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A round of golf and a trip to the spa can make any vacation even better. Now, put both those activities – and you – in Brittany, on the northwest coast of France. It's even better, right? If this sounds good to you, check out the Hotel Domaine de la ...Dim Sum Dialogues in Thailand: Ko Samui
Sep 29th, 2009 at 12:00PM:
My ears are still ringing from the stacks of speakers that exhilarated Haad Rin all night. The lack of sleep is making my eyes heavy, but the lurching of the ferry refuses to let my body sleep. I'm departing Ko Pha Ngan and am en route to Ko Samui - the largest island in the Surat Thani province, and the third largest island in Thailand. It's a forty minute ride from the beaches of Haad Rin, and ...Unlimited golf at Samoset Resort in Maine
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 3:00PM: At the Samoset Resort in Maine, you can play as much golf as you want. The new program offered by the resort offers unlimited use of its 18-hole golf course. If you get tired of watching hooks and slices, keep in mind that seven of the holes are ocean-side, and 14 offer great views of the shore. At $299 a night, you'll pick up a savings of more than $100 a night. In addition to the unlimited golf, ...Destination spas hard up for guests, slashing prices
Sep 19th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Upscale spas may not be accustomed to offering deep discounts, but the current economic situation has left them little choice. As a result, you'll be able to take advantage of some fantastic deals and go to spas that might be out of reach otherwise. Live like the wealthy (used to) for a few days.
For the top shops in the spa business, the International Spa Association (ISPA) says that visits are ...First day for reservations at Colombia's new Tcherassi Hotel!
Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Today is the first day the new Tcherassi Hotel + Spa in Cartagena, Colombia is taking reservations! This new property is the brainchild of Latin fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi and will be located in Cartagena de Indias, along Colombia's Caribbean coast. When the doors open later this fall, guests will be treated to the combination of two years of renovation along with the building's 250 year ...The Abbey Resort and Spa: Luxury on Lake Geneva
Sep 11th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Billing itself as "the only full-service resort" on the shores of Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, The Abbey Resort and Spa is one of those places where you can almost feel the ghosts of the past whispering around you. The resort was completely renovated in 2005, but its timber A-frame and low-slung bungalow style buildings look much as they did when it was built nearly 50 years ago, when the ...Following the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Aug 31st, 2009 at 3:00PM: Around an hour's drive from Chicago (close to four hours from Detroit), the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is located at the southwest border of Michigan, near the resort towns of New Buffalo, St. Joseph, and Saugatuk. The countryside in the area contains over 10,000 acres of grapes and twelve wineries. It's easy to plan a weekend getaway (or even a day-trip from Chicago) to this beautiful wine ...Go to Antigua with Curtain Bluff's "Power of 10" package
Aug 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I know we're still sweating the summer, and January seems like a lifetime away. But, think back seven or eight months. Remember how cold it was. It's hard to make the connection, but it really was that cold out, and you lived it. It's going to happen again before you know it. So, now is probably the time to book a retreat from the crushing cold. Curtain Bluff's new package, "The Power of 10," is ...Aruba's Westin Resort offers $300 for your baby
Aug 29th, 2009 at 12:00PM: I can understand the idea of a babymoon, a vacation taken right before a new baby is born. Enjoying one last (for a while anyway) trip before your life becomes a crazy blur of diapers and late-night feedings almost seems medically necessary. But taking a vacation with the sole purpose of getting knocked up - a procreation vacation - well, that sounds a little too "desperate marketing ploy" to me. ...How green is your hotel?
Aug 7th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
Not too long ago, any hotel that had one of those "please reuse your towels" signs in the bathroom was considered "green". But with new hotels upping the ante by adding more features that reduce waste and environmental impact, it takes a lot more than that to truly be green. Here are some of the greenest hotel features to look for in an eco-friendly hotel.
Sheet and Towel Reuse Programs ...Inside Curtain Bluff: how "all-inclusive" makes life easier
Jul 23rd, 2009 at 2:00PM: When I spoke with Curtain Bluff Managing Director Rob Sherman, he cringed as he uttered the words "all-inclusive." I think I know why. It sounds gimmicky and almost implies "discount." Neither concept fits his resort. There are no gimmicks, just incredible, top-shelf service from a staff that's worked the property for an average of 26 years. And, obviously, "discount" is in short supply at a ...
