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Oxygen Facial at Heaven on Earth Aspen Day Spa

Pila-Xian Heaven on Earth Aspen day spa

With Mother's Day fast approaching, I wonder how many of my local friends know the compassionate and charming Pila Xian, who owns Heaven on Earth, an Aspen day spa. A gift certificate for her Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial, combined with a 30-minute neck and [Read more]

The Fun and Importance of Sister Getaways

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It never occurred to me that a "sister getaway" could be life changing but for me it was. Here's the story... When I was nine - roughly my son's age now - my little (and only) sister was born. To say I was thrilled was an understatement. Being a big sister [Read more]

Things to Do in Oahu, Hawaii

Leeward Side of Oahu, Hawaii (Jade Broadus)

There are many things to do to do in Oahu, Hawaii that extend far beyond shopping in Waikiki, though that is far and away the most popular tourist attraction on the island. With just a little research, travelers can easily find that the most exciting things to [Read more]

5 Tips for a Ski Getaway with Girlfriends

Skis in Park City

Ski trips aren't only for families! To wit, my fellow Vacation Gals and I enjoyed an incredibly fun long weekend in Park City, Utah, a couple years ago, where we not only hit the slopes, but we also shopped and spa-ed to our hearts' content. I think mountain [Read more]

New York Fashion Week and American Express Gift Card Giveaway

New York Fashion Week American Express Gift Card Giveaway

New York City: Gazelle-like young women striding around in high heels, glamazons voguing on runways as celebrities look on from their seats, the blinding flash of professional-level SLR cameras…all indicate that the New York Fashion Week is in full swing. [Read more]

Top 10 Restaurants and Inns on US Route 6 in Colorado

Stay on Route 6

When I heard that Connecticut-based travel writer Malerie Yolen-Cohen made a solo drive across the country -- on one road -- I knew I wanted her to share a part of that journey with readers of The Vacation Gals. I asked her to chime in on one section of the [Read more]

Traveling for Road Races and a Cool Race Series

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What type of travel souvenirs do you collect: magnets, shot glasses, Christmas ornaments? Did you know some people collect road race finisher medals, race t-shirts and bib numbers? Passionate runners have found a way to see the world by participating in [Read more]

Girlfriend Getaway at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Four Seasons Denver Deluxe Room

In the heart of Denver's downtown -- steps away from a plethora of restaurants and nightclubs, and kitty-corner from the famed Denver Center for the Performing Arts -- the Four Seasons Hotel Denver makes an ideal upscale destination for a girlfriend getaway. [Read more]

Girlfriend Getaway at The Sebastian, an Upscale Hotel in Vail, Colorado

The sunny lobby of The Sebastian features high ceilings, rustic-but-classy Colorado mountain style decor and a double-sided fireplace (not shown).

Even short getaways do wonders for my energy level. That is, getting out of Dodge for quick trips is such a great way to rest, recharge and return home ready to tackle "real life" again. For me, Vail is that preferred destination for mini vacations; the [Read more]

Top Wine Regions in the World

Napa Valley California Wine Region (Jennifer Miner)

Editor's Note: the top wine regions of the world may be somewhat debatable, but true wine enthusiasts know that all the fertilizer, love and care won't allow second-rate vineyards and wineries to compete with those in the best wine and Champagne grape growing [Read more]