Archive for 'Hotels'

Miami’s Hottest Spa

April 30th, 2009 – 7:00 am Posted by Anna P.

The Acqualina Resort and ESPA Spa in Miami, Florida, has received numerous accolades. Part of a chain of spas in Europe, the ESPA Spa in Miami brings the European spa experience to the United States.  The whole ambience of the spa is based on holistic rituals that are loosely based on Ayurvedic rituals.
This spa is [...]

Falling Economy, Rising Deals?

March 11th, 2009 – 8:54 am Posted by Louise

Everyone is concerned with the economy, and rightly so. America and much of the world is in serious trouble, but I urge travelers: Do not let the economy be the reason you do not travel. In fact, the struggling economy provides several reasons why you should continue to travel, if not go more often if [...]

Loon Mountain

March 4th, 2009 – 11:42 am Posted by Louise

After this Nor’easter, we might as well take advantage of the snow. As a New Englander, I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the snow than to go skiing. On a recent vacation, I took a trip to Loon Mountain and was very pleased with the outcome.
For lodging, I stayed at the Comfort Inn, [...]

Hotels Are for Suckers. . .

February 25th, 2009 – 11:29 am Posted by Joe Lawrence
Tagged as: Hotels

When we travel from place to place, a hotel is where we stay.  Rarely is research done to see if this is the most efficient way to spend our travel cash.  Sure, for just a few days here and there, hotels are the way.  However, if we plan to stay a week or longer there [...]

If You’re Going to Palm Springs. . .

January 14th, 2009 – 11:10 am Posted by Michele

You should read this article first.  My friend Chris recently took a mini-vacation to Palm Springs with his wife.  While enjoying a little time sans children, he kindly took the time to review dining and lodging establishments.
One of the benefits of an adults only vacation as a parent is enjoying a quiet dinner at a [...]

The Outer Banks, NC, Invite You to Trot Along

November 11th, 2008 – 10:00 am Posted by Joe Lawrence

The Outer Banks, NC, is a series of island cities famous for many reasons.  People flock there to relax on the clean beaches, to visit beautiful lighthouses, to see where the Wright brothers first took flight and everything else imaginable.  You can even drive on the beach alongside wild horses!
My family decided to get away [...]

This Hotel Is for the Birds

October 22nd, 2008 – 1:26 pm Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Hotels

Actually, the Hyatt Regency in Maui is for birds and humans alike.  During a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, my husband and I spent four nights at this wonderful hotel.
This hotel had many amazing amenities.  There were cave connected pools, a 150 foot waterslide, a multitude of restaurants, an on-site spa, and more.  From our room, [...]

Luau at the Grand Hyatt

October 16th, 2008 – 8:20 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Beach Travel, Hotels, USA

On our honeymoon in Hawaii, we had a list of things we wanted to do while on the islands of Kauai and Maui. One of those items was to attend a luau. As we were staying at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai, which had a luau two nights a week, we decided to purchase tickets [...]