Montana's Flathead Lake Lodge

Hydration Packs Giveaway

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One of the joys of being married to a guy who works in the outdoor industry is that he sometimes comes home from the office with a random items of gear. Of late, we realized we had a plethora of hydration packs on our mud room shelves -- ones we've never used [Read more]

Vera Bradley Rolling Luggage Review & Giveaway

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I certainly had some of the most colorful luggage in the Grand Junction, Phoenix and Honolulu airports in the last week, pulling my navy and "boysenberry," paisley-patterned 22-inch expandable upright from Vera Bradley. Indeed, I'm accustomed to toting boring [Read more]

Giveaway: Go City Card

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When planning a vacation, smart travelers know to research their destination before arriving and one easy way to do that is Go City Cards and Explorer Passes by Smart Destinations. These multi-attraction passes are available in 14 destinations across North [Read more]

Giveaway: Antler’s Liquis Lightweight and Hardsided Suitcase

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After experiencing Antler's Liquis, a piece of lightweight and hardsided luggage I deemed it "perfect" for many reasons, but mainly because it combines two ideal luggage features. It extremely light and it's hardsided. As I mentioned in the other post, there [Read more]

Giveaway: Histoires de Parfums Nomad Kit

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Let's face it, carrying a bottle of perfume while traveling isn't exactly convenient. Add the hassle of security regulations with their maximum liquid allowances and you may as well leave your favorite scents behind. That is, unless you have the Histoires de [Read more]

Aqua Palms & Spa in Waikiki: A Hawaii Boutique Hotel Giveaway

Outdoor pool at Aqua Palms & Spa

We had so much fun giving away a five-night hotel stay on Oahu last month, we've teamed up with Aqua Hotels & Resorts to do it again! This time we're giving one lucky winner five nights at the contemporary Aqua Palms & Spa in Waikiki, just one block [Read more]

Passports with Purpose 2010: Help Us Build a Village in India

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Two years ago Passports with Purpose raised $7,000 for Heifer International. Last year the travel-blogging community raised $30,000 to build a school in Cambodia. This year we're aiming to raise $50,000 to build an entire village in India! And you can help [Read more]

What’s New with Hyatt — Plus a Big Ol’ Giveaway

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort; check out the Hyatt Gold Passport Facebook page for a suggested itinerary while staying at this Maryland property.

We've had such fun giving away free nights at worldwide Hyatt properties over the past few months... and we're doing it again! But first an update on what's new with Hyatt: Respire by Hyatt Hypoallergenic Rooms: Hyatt is rolling out certain rooms in all of [Read more]

Otterbox Smartphone (or iPad or iPod) Case Giveaway

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I've had an Otterbox case on my Blackberry since I reviewed one for Practical Travel Gear last November. I had no idea back then I'd become such a fan of the case and the brand -- so much so, that when I got a new Blackberry (no, I'm still not an iPhone [Read more]

Hyatt Resorts & The Vacation Gals Team Up for Exclusive Giveaway: Three Free Nights

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Last month, in conjunction with Hyatt Resorts' Best of All Worlds Challenge on Facebook, I told you about my personal favorite Hyatt Resort, the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek.  I admire this property so much, I actually spent my 40th birthday there last year. My [Read more]