Shoppers on your mark…. it’s getting dangerously close to holiday shopping frenzy season. Boston’s newest luxury hotel, the Renaissance Waterfront, has just the enticement to make a shopping weekend in Boston an event to remember. Dubbed the ‘Shopaholic Soothe and Savings’ package, guests receive top shopping tools at check-in; a Boston Entertainment Book ($30 value) containing discounts at shops, restaurants and attractions all across the city, a Faneuil Hall Passport of Savings booklet... Read Full Story
Pick up the phone TODAY and make an appointment at your favorite luxury spa during Spa Week, October 13-19, 2008. That’s right - next week, so hurry! Treat yourself to an indulgent aroma therapy message, classic European facial, Turkish body scrub, or my favorite, a “Suddenly Slim Wrap” - just what I need for this suddenly pudgy body!!!
For one week, elite spas all across the country will slash the cost of their full service treatments to just $50. This represents a 50% reduction in price... Read Full Story
No one puts on a party dress like New York getting ready for the holidays. Every shop window glistens with elaborate displays, and the theater scene pops with magical productions. Ever since the Miracle on 34th Street enchanted a nation in 1947, families have been streaming to New York City to revel in the nations most captivating holiday displays. The excitement builds from mid-October right through to New Year’s Eve. You’ll want to book your tickets early so you don’t miss a single... Read Full Story
Most anyone who speaks English well can be trained to “Teach English As A Foreign Language” through the well known TEFL organization. TEFL Certification courses are offered all across the globe and usually require a 4 week commitment to study the course curriculum and do a bit of practice teaching. This international program enjoys wide appeal to recent college graduates, retiring teachers, and in fact, any adult who has an adventurous spirit and the desire to share themselves and the... Read Full Story
It’s harvest time again all across the country. Farmer’s fields are bursting with juicy ripe fruits and everyone is anxious to bring in the bounty before the first hard frost. It’s almost your solemn duty to rally the kids (or borrow a few if you have to), throw on an old pair of sneakers and head out to a farm to pick some crisp tart apples, and a bulbous pumpkin or two for Halloween carving.
You’ll want to begin your hunt for a local ‘Pick Your Own’ farm at PickYourOwn.org. This is a no... Read Full Story
We all know about Priceline, Hotwire and Luxury Link, where you bid for travel arrangements, but here’s a different angle on these traditional travel auctions. Several online auction sites offer top notch travel experiences for the benefit of charity. It sort of reminds me of attending a local charity auction to benefit the food pantry where folks have donated services, tickets and stays at their luxury vacation property. You are likely to find all sorts of opportunities that wouldn’t... Read Full Story
You know the drill… you need to jot down directions, the name of a great new restaurant, or the email address of the interesting person you just met while waiting in line. So you drag out a crumpled piece of paper and probably with your lipstick scribble down the all important information. Of course you’ll later toss that rumpled piece of paper in the trash without ever realizing an important note was written on it.
Here’s a great new gadget that will capture every note you make, or audio... Read Full Story
Just be sure to bring along your sense of humor!!
If you’d rather spend time with your dog than most of the people you know… have we got a vacation destination for you! The canine friendly folks at luxury Paws Up Wilderness Resort in Greenough Montana are hosting their annual “Wine and Bitch”Weekend from November 14-18, 2008. Billed as the ‘The Last Best Place’, Paws Up Resort is a hauntingly beautiful panorama of elegant, rustic, country living at it’s pinnacle. And you and your dog are... Read Full Story
Every now and then I read about a new travel service that stops me in my tracks and gives me that “WOW- why hasn’t anyone thought of THAT before” moment. Here’s the latest great idea from a photographer in New York City.
NY City Photoshoot offers to snap your professional picture all around the city, capturing spectacular photos of you (and a loved one we’re assuming) at famous city locations. Imagine giving your honey a dramatic kiss in Times Square and having it captured by a professional... Read Full Story
Yippeeee, Sandals Corporation has announced the creation of a new resort brand targeted at budget minded travelers. We’ve all seen the glossy Sandals brochures filled with smiling vacationers frolicking on powdery white sand beaches bordered by colorful resorts properties. Your smile may have wavered however when you priced the cost of a vacation at one of their all inclusive upscale resorts. Take heart fellow sun lovers, the newly launched Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts may be just what... Read Full Story
