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Fairmont Zimbali Resort opens in South Africa

Fairmont Zimbali Resort opens in South Africa Jun 4th, 2010 at 1:00PM: There's a new Fairmont in South Africa. The 154-room Fairmont Zimbali Resort has just opened, not far from the Fairmont Zimbali lodge, a 76-room property along the beach. The resort is tucked away in a 700-hectare forest reserve and is only 15 minutes from the new King Shaka International Airport. Around the resort, there's plenty to do, from game-viewing expeditions and safaris to micro-light ...

Golfing dads should keep Keystone Resort in mind this summer

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 ...

Solmar Resorts: Tweet to win free travel

Solmar Resorts: Tweet to win free travel May 26th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Ready to try your luck with a little Twitter trivia? Solmar Hotels & Resorts is going to give you a shot at free travel starting on June 7, 2010. Follow Solmar (@SolmarResorts) to see the questions as they pop up in the Twitter stream – two will be tweeted every day. One will go up in the morning, and the other will be posted in the afternoon. The first three followers to answer each ...

Vail and RockResorts summer travel discounts expiring by Monday!

Vail and RockResorts summer travel discounts expiring by Monday! May 21st, 2010 at 8:00AM: Looking for a quick summer fix at a deep discount? The latest deals from Vail Resorts Hospitality and RockResorts will definitely turn you on. Book by Monday, May 24, 2010 at noon, and you can pick up a room at Keystone Resort for a mere $71 a night or spend only $79 a night for the newest RockResort, One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge. If Colorado doesn't tickle you, The Landings St. Lucia is ...

Paws Up Resort Deal: Celebrate Glamping

Paws Up Resort Deal: Celebrate Glamping May 20th, 2010 at 12:00PM: The Resort at Paws Up has reason to celebrate. It's celebrating its fifth birthday and the opening of its third luxury tented camp, and these milestones, of course, come with a reason for you to head out to Montana to check the place out for yourself. There's a five-night, all-inclusive package for $2,413 a night that can't be missed. In addition to staying in a two-bedroom tent at the new ...

Free spa experience at the Ritz-Carlton Naples

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, ...

New RockResort opens in Breckenridge in only one month

New RockResort opens in Breckenridge in only one month May 4th, 2010 at 2:00PM: One Ski Hill Place, the newest RockResort, is set to open on June 1, 2010. Want to be the first to sleep in a particular room or bed? This is your chance! With the "Be the First" package, you can, well, be the first. Yeah, it's pretty straightforward. The opening rate for this property is as low as $75 a night. The hotel's grand opening doesn't come until November 12, 2010, because there isn't a ...

Save big at Atlantis resort

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 ...

Three all-inclusive vacation packages for summer

Three all-inclusive vacation packages for summer Apr 26th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The best part of all-inclusive trips is that the thinking is taken out of the equation. Want a second drink? Hell, a second entrée? Go for it! There's no reason not to ... because the bill is already paid. I had my first brush with the all-inclusive concept last summer, and I'm sold on it, especially since I get impatient while waiting for the bill (when the meal's over, I just want to get ...

Renovation brings more hotel options to St. Barths

Renovation brings more hotel options to St. Barths Apr 16th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Do you need a reason to St. Barths? Well, if the destination itself isn't enough of a reason, check out the latest renovations at the Hotel Christopher. It's tucked away on Pointe MIlou and new offers two refurbished restaurants (Taino and Mango) and a refreshed lobby and concept store, Linde Gallery. Eleven rooms have been redecorated, and the pool has been transformed completely (it's also the ...

Sizzle in the Bermuda sun this summer

Sizzle in the Bermuda sun this summer Apr 11th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Bermuda isn't all that far, especially if you're on the east coast, making it a great destination for long weekends and brief jaunts. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is also offering a deal that'll amp up the temptation for you a bit. The resort's "Sizzling Summer" special includes a $600 resort credit when you book a six-night stay, with $500 for five nights and $400 for four. The best part is ...

What does your mom prefer this May?

What does your mom prefer this May? Apr 11th, 2010 at 11:00AM: What does the mom in your life prefer? Whether you're thinking about your wife or your own mom – not to mention anyone who's given you a motherly nudge throughout your life – consider the gift of travel this may. The Preferred Hotel Group's Mother's Day program, IPrefer, offers a unique set of resort escapes at hotels across the United States. The "IPrefer Resort Escapes are valid ...

Build up your summer at the Atlantis LEGO workshops

Build up your summer at the Atlantis LEGO workshops Apr 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM: I wish these existed when I was a kid, and I have to admit, I'm even kicking around going as an adult. The Atlantis is offering three five-day LEGO workshops this July. Kids will get the chance to work with a LEGO Master Builder in hands-on challenges. And, parents can play at the same time. The program is designed to help families spend time together and express their creativity. The program ...

Take a swing at Antigua Tennis Week

Take a swing at Antigua Tennis Week Apr 8th, 2010 at 12:00PM: For the fourth year in a row, Curtain Bluff will be home to Antigua Tennis Week. For seven days, you can enjoy a tennis-filled getaway at this fantastic all-inclusive resort. The package includes stroke and strategy clinics with the pros, free court time on Curtain Bluff's four courts (including balls and rackets) and the chance to participate in Pro-Am tournaments, exhibitions and lessons. Aside ...

For Sale: one tropical island in Fiji

For Sale: one tropical island in Fiji Apr 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Do you have 25 million Euros burning a hole in your pocket? (That's $33 million for U.S. readers!) Then perhaps you'd consider bidding on your very own tropical paradise, which is up for auction on eBay. The 225-acre island is located near Fiji, and is approximately 1 mile long and 1/3 of a mile wide. It reaches elevations of 150 feet and is surrounded by a 5000 acre lagoon that promises ...

Tweet and win with the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort

Tweet and win with the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort Apr 6th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Blast your thoughts in 140 characters or less, and you could find yourself under the sun in Mexico. The Valentin Imperial Maya Resort is launching a new contest, "Follow Valentin & Win," so if you're a Twitter ninja, this is a user you want to follow – by the end of the month. The Valentin's goal is pretty simple: the adults-only resort on in Riviera Maya wants to reach more than ...

Daily Pampering: Renew your vows in Fiji this year

Daily Pampering: Renew your vows in Fiji this year Mar 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM: Sometimes, it's worth celebrating the best day of your life as though it were the first time. Spend five nights in absolute luxury, and you'll pick up another two! Turtle Island in Fiji is doing the unthinkable. The incredibly upscale resort has put together a package that can't be topped. In addition to getting two free nights when you book five, you'll spend your stay in a two-room beachfront ...

A unique retreat at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica

A unique retreat at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica Mar 30th, 2010 at 1:00PM: So, what are you doing in May? If your plans are open, check out the "Volcanic Yoga & Spa Retreat" at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica. You'll save almost 40 percent off the price of the six-night getaway with a price tag of only $800 while enjoying the "eco-chic" property and (more important), giving yourself the break you deserve. From May 14 – 20, 2010, the Lost Iguana is ...

Resort may close to save local tribe

Resort may close to save local tribe Mar 29th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Indian government is considering closing a resort on one of the Andaman islands in order to save a formerly remote tribe from extinction. The resort, run by Barefoot India, is near the forest home of the Jarawa tribe. This group lived almost entirely isolated from the rest of the world until the 1970s, when road construction and immigration from the mainland began. The Jarawa kept clear of ...

Make it a week in St Martin with a free night

Make it a week in St Martin with a free night Mar 21st, 2010 at 9:30AM: Put some romance into your life this spring. If you head out to St. Martin by the end of May, check out Le Domaine de Lonvilliers. The property's new "Special Romance Package" will get you a free night when you book four. Along the way, you'll score a free breakfast every day, a romantic dinner and airport transfers. After spending all that time relaxing the sun, you'll definitely need the free ...

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