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November 23, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, welcomes children from the moment they first enter the lobby with a special counter just their height and "VIK (Very Important Kid) Check-in." Add more kid-friendly services, a water slide and spacious rooms to the mix, and [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | no comments
November 14, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
I'd never heard of the new "Element by Westin" hotel brand before booking a stay at the Element Denver Park Meadows with my family last weekend. We wanted to use some of my Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints for a quick shopping trip to the big city, and [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels | 5 comments
November 9, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Here at The Vacation Gals, we believe there's no "wrong" way to travel. After all, a weekend away at a nearby hotel can be just as valuable family bonding time as a lengthy train trip across Europe. That said, there are some vacations that are so inclusive and [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 2 comments
November 2, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Here's a pretty sweet deal for any families planning a trip to Disneyland from now until the end of February, 2012. The Red Lion Hotel Anaheim, just a block from Disneyland, is offering "Making Memories Magical" package: room rates at an incredible $99/night, [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 3 comments
October 27, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
It'd been years since I'd hiked the popular Hanging Lake trail outside of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, so when a sunny, warm autumn day presented itself a couple weekends ago, I rallied the entire family for a 2.4-mile (roundtrip) scenic trek not too far from [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel | 2 comments
October 26, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Oh, the fascination with numerically interesting dates! Last fall, one of our most popular posts in October was our round-up of 10-10-10 hotel travel deals. Then I detailed the number of nuptials that took place around the country on September 10, 2011 in this [Read more]
Posted in: Travel News | 2 comments
October 19, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Traveling with a lightweight rollerboard is so key these days, especially when it's become so cost-prohibitive to check luggage these days. I'm guilty of stuffing my rollerboard with clothes and shoes on getaways of up to five nights (if I'm traveling for a [Read more]
Posted in: Travel Gear | 115 comments
October 12, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
I recently spent a lovely autumn weekend in Keystone, Colorado, with a gaggle of girlfriends. At 9,280 feet in elevation, the sky was bright blue, the air quite crisp. Aspens were turning a glorious shade of gold and craggy mountain peaks taunted us their [Read more]
Posted in: Travel Tips | 5 comments
October 5, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Our friends over at CiaoBambino, Luxury Travel Mom and Poshbrood have collaborated on an incredible giveaway: via their Facebook pages, you can quickly enter to win one of three amazing family getaways at Four Seasons resorts. Trust me, this is one sweepstakes [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel News | 5 comments
September 27, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Aulani, the brand-new Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu, is not a cheap place to go for a family vacation. Disney spared little expense in creating an incredible destination resort for families, with its outstanding pools and water play area, Laniwai Spa, [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 6 comments
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