Top Ten Weird and Wacky Travel Stories of 2009

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We love to travel and to see the world, but let's face it -- sometimes, getting there can be quite an experience in itself.  Traffic jams, flight delays, and lost hotel reservations can really start a vacation on the wrong foot. But think about the big [Read more]

Best Romantic Getaway Hotel in North America

Suite living room at San Ysidro Ranch

What can you get for the proverbial "man who has everything?" My husband has a gratifying career, happy kids, and enough consumer electronics to keep his geeky self busy for a while.  So for his big birthday recently (let's just say it's a number divisible by [Read more]

Four Top Hotels in Denver, Colorado

Warwick Denver one-bedroom suite.

I've spent an inordinate amount of time in Denver this fall. I'm not complaining -- I'm happy to descend from my little mountain town to the "big city" as often as possible. After all, Denver's got loads of things to do whether you're visiting for a family [Read more]

Don’t Forget to Childproof Your Hotel Room

Families love hotels -- someone else makes the bed, room service is only a call away and when in a gorgeous destination, the views are spectacular. However, families need to take caution when traveling with young children. There are many dangers that can be [Read more]

Starbucks VIA Coffee for Travel

Starbucks VIA Travel Coffee (starbucks.com)

Anyone who's stayed in a lot of hotels - for business travel, vacations or both - knows that the quality of the hotel doesn't necessarily correlate with the quality of the coffee served.  You know what I mean; some unassuming little B&B's serve a [Read more]

At What Age Can You Leave Your Kids Alone in a Hotel Room?

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Three-year-old Madeline McCann disappeared from her hotel room at a Portugal resort after her parents left her alone, sleeping, while they ate dinner at an on-site restaurant about 130 yards away. I thought about this tragic story during my family's recent [Read more]

Creating a Romantic Hotel Room

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Next week is Valentine's Day and this year the most romantic holiday lands on a Saturday -- that means the romance should last all weekend long. If you and your sweetie are taking a little romantic getaway, here are some tips for spicing up your hotel room and [Read more]