May 6, 2013 | Author: Kara Williams
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]
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March 15, 2013 | Author: Beth Blair
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]
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February 25, 2013 | Author: Contributor
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]
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December 24, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
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]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways | 2 comments
September 26, 2012 | Author: Jennifer Miner
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]
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September 4, 2012 | Author: Contributor
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]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Hotels | 2 comments
August 22, 2012 | Author: Beth Blair
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]
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May 17, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
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]
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May 3, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
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]
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May 1, 2012 | Author: Contributor
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]
Posted in: Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways, Travel Tips | 28 comments
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