Expert advice on family trips, girlfriend getaways & romantic escapes, plus travel tips, gear and giveaways.
January 6, 2012 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
I've known Allyn Evans virtually for many, many years. Last summer, she marked something major off her bucket list, a scenario she has dreamed of for years - swimming with the dolphins in Bimini. But she also took her story a step further and became a [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 1 comment
November 22, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
The three best golf courses in Los Angeles are all on the west side, in private country clubs. The Bel-Air Country Club, Riviera Country Club, and the Los Angeles Country Club all speak to the upscale neighborhoods around them; Bel-Air, Pacific Palisades, and [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 1 comment
October 26, 2011 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Not long ago I was singing the praises of California Wine Club. Their home (and travel) delivery makes for a fun monthly surprise as well as a delightful gift if you’re looking for a special holiday or anytime gift for the wine lovers in your life. To [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 3 comments
October 3, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills is as hip as it gets. Luxury automobiles pull up to the curving driveway, young turks glide out, toss their keys to valets, and saunter in their chic suits and sunglasses into the hotel. Inside, the lobby gleams. The posh [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Hotels | 3 comments
September 22, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Guests at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, can book off -property activities on Oahu. These handpicked excursions have the "Adventures by Disney" seal of approval, and include transportation from and back to the Aulani resort, plus much-appreciated extras [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 15 comments
September 21, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
I'm at Aulani, the new Disney Resort & Spa on Oahu, this week with dozens of other travel writers, mom bloggers, broadcast journalists and radio reporters. This much-anticipated Hawaii resort opened to the public August 29, and this week celebrates its [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 8 comments
July 22, 2011 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Hit a moving target. That is one feat I've always deemed impossible. However, when I had the chance to experience pigeon (or clay) shooting during my family's visit to Flathead Lake Lodge I thought I'd give it a try. Clay shooting is one of the activities [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways | 5 comments
May 23, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
A vacation should, practically by definition, help the traveler be happy. Hawaii has happiness in abundance; the sunshine, the beaches, the adventure, and especially the culture of Hawaii seems to engender happiness. There's a scene near the beginning of [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 7 comments
May 18, 2011 | Author: ColoradoGal
Stand up paddling was a "must do" while my husband Quent and I were on Oahu, Hawaii, earlier this month. Also known as stand up paddle surfing, stand up paddleboarding or simply SUP, this sport actually dates back to ancient Hawaii. Centuries ago, natives [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways | 8 comments
May 2, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
Small group tours are popular ways to see new countries. Travel groups are led by professional, knowledgeable guides, who presumably have as much fun exploring a destination as do their guests. Long-time tour managers and travel consultants The Trip Chicks® [Read more]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Interviews | 2 comments
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