Jun 16th, 2009 at 5:00PM: When summer arrives, New Yorkers tend to turn to the Hamptons or the Jersey shore – depending on tax bracket. Many forget that the Adirondacks are only a few hours away. When reminded of this, the usual response involves "family destination" ... and maybe a sneer. It also involves a mistake. While this corner of "upstate" remains family-friendly, there are plenty of upscale accommodations ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Jun 16th, 2009 at 5:00PM: When summer arrives, New Yorkers tend to turn to the Hamptons or the Jersey shore – depending on tax bracket. Many forget that the Adirondacks are only a few hours away. When reminded of this, the usual response involves "family destination" ... and maybe a sneer. It also involves a mistake. While this corner of "upstate" remains family-friendly, there are plenty of upscale accommodations ...New Peter Island wants to help make a new you
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Peter Island Resort & Spa is celebrating a new look with a fresh deal. The largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has refurbished its 32 ocean-facing rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites and wants to show off the new look. Hey, if you just got a makeover, wouldn't you? So, the property is offering up the "New Us, New You" package, which runs through October 31, ...Family Package at Naples, FL Ritz makes luxury attainable
Apr 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I love the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. I spent a weekend down there just shy of a year ago, and it's become my mission in life to get back there. Until that happens, though, you may ant to see it for yourself. Even if you don't play golf (personally, I hate the game), there is plenty to enjoy.
The Family Summer Package, which starts at $239 a night, is available from the first day of May to the ...Beer bath isn't what it was in college
Apr 14th, 2009 at 9:30AM: You know how a case of beer can make you feel great? Well, this concept takes on a new meaning in the Czech Republic. There's a difference between wading into a bathtub full of Natty Light and enjoying an unusual spa treatment in the Czech Republic. In Chodova Plana, a beer town close to Czech spa destinations, you can enjoy beer-based treatments at the Hotel U Sladka's spa. Half a dozen tubs form ...
