December 7, 2012 | Author: Jennifer Miner
Today I want to share with you the how-to's of a great romantic getaway weekend at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Now, there're certainly no shortage of luxury hotels along the coast of Southern California; the sweeping views of [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels, Romantic Getaways | 371 comments
October 8, 2012 | Author: Jennifer Miner
I visit New York City more often than any other large city in the US (not counting Los Angeles, since I live there). NYC is the unequivocal champ of United States tourism; it's been the most traveled to North American destination for years. Obviously, then, [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Hotels | 19 comments
October 6, 2012 | Author: Beth Blair
When I first walked through Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico I was absolutely stunned by the lush, green growth that covered the property. Sidewalks twist and turn through the grounds leading to unobtrusive private villas, a serene pool [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels, Romantic Getaways | 2 comments
September 15, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii, the Big Island, is a BIG property; it's a 1,240-room hotel on 62 sprawling acres, complete with its own activity-filled lagoon, multiple pools and even a monorail. If your family prefers intimate lodging where the front desk [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Hotels | 2 comments
September 10, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
It's impossible not to grin at least once when you stay at The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton high-rise hotel in downtown Denver. That's because it's the most upbeat, irreverent property I've ever encountered, filled with pop-culture references, childhood [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels | 4 comments
September 6, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
The Big Island of Hawaii is known for its rocky, volcanic shoreline. In fact, there are few white-sand beaches on Hawaii Island. However, the upscale Mauna Kea Beach Hotel fronts a beautiful, crescent-shaped beach and calm lagoon-like ocean waves. Its awesome [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels | 4 comments
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 6, 2012 | Author: Jennifer Miner
Hard to believe it's August already. The "back to school" ads and commercials are annoying kids across the country, and I've got a serious case of Vacation Brain. I can't be the only one feeling summer slip through my fingers, like sand on the beach (which is [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels, Travel News | 2,680 comments
May 23, 2012 | Author: Kara Williams
I spent a lovely three nights at The Reefs Hotel & Club in Bermuda with one of my very best girlfriends last month. While we had an incredible time lounging on the beach, eating delicious food at the on-site restaurants and relaxing at the spa, I couldn't [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels, Romantic Getaways | 6 comments
May 18, 2012 | Author: Jennifer Miner
Anyone planning a luxury Hawaii vacation knows that the Turtle Bay Resort is more than the top choice on the North Shore, it's the only choice. Authentic Hawaiian experiences, outdoor adventure and lots of beach activities by day, and relaxing late [Read more]
Posted in: Hotels, Romantic Getaways | 11 comments
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