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Packages That Pack a Punch

No one enjoys having her wallet get walloped while trying to plan a family vacation. To avoid feeling the pain of booking a trip destined to drain your wallet, consider the following affordable travel packages that are sure to pack a profitable punch: Safari: This vacation package to South Africa is a dream family getaway. For just $1,999 per person you will receive airfare from New York City to Cape Town, with a return flight from Johannesburg, on South African Airways; flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg; ground transportation throughout; four nights at the luxurious Protea Hotel President in Cape … Continue reading →

Romantic Travel Options

Nothing says love quite like eloping on Valentine’s Day. Or at least that’s the belief of a travel company that just emailed me a list of the world’s most romantic places to say “I do.” To be perfectly honest, I don’t know a single person who has gotten hitched on Valentine’s Day. However, I agree that February 14th is an ideal day to spend with your special someone. Whereas I am not big on spontaneous vow exchanges, I wholeheartedly agree that the following travel destinations can certainly add romance to a relationship: Cruise Ships: Many cruise lines offer romantic packages … Continue reading →

Fruit Spas

No, they’re not places you can take fruits to promote ripening with deep-tissue massages. Rather, fruit spas are all the rage in California, especially with patrons who are eager to support small, local farms, which provide goods to popular resorts. The Ojai Valley Inn is just one of the many California spas cashing in on the craze that incorporates locally grown fruits and herbs into skin beautifying treatments and massage therapies. If you can’t get enough of fresh citrus, then you might consider digging deep for Ojai Valley Inn’s 50-minute, $145 Pixie Tangerine and Pomegranate Scrub, which uses halved tangerines … Continue reading →

Where To Get a Jump Start on Spring

It’s that time of the year again; time to venture out of your man or woman cave and breathe in the fresh spring air. The first signs of spring are springing up all over the country. While your favorite flowers may not have made their debut yet, you can get a jump start on the action by visiting one of the dozens of garden and flower shows taking place across the nation. Some of the most popular include: Chicago Flower & Garden Show: Runs from March 6-14 at Navy Pier. The event includes display gardens, cooking demonstrations, seminars, a marketplace … Continue reading →

Spring Into Spring: Romantic Getaways

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking to take a weekend getaway with your sweetheart to celebrate the occasion, then consider the following romantic travel options: ARIZONA Escape the chaos of everyday life with this fabulous deal being offered by the Carefree Resort & Villas in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. The winter blues will melt away upon your arrival at this desert haven. The resort is situated on the edge of Tonto National Forest, 2,500 feet above sea level and boasts panoramic views of the foothills of Black Mountain. While there you can relax by the … Continue reading →

Last Minute Travel Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Forget about the sirloin steak dinner and singing greeting card. Ditch your desire to shower her with coffee mugs and candy. According to a recent online poll, what most moms want this Mother’s Day is a relaxing trip to a far off destination (supposedly far, far away from that sink full of dirty dishes and the piles of soiled laundry overflowing from the bathroom hamper). Personally, I would settle for a day off from kitchen duties. So the verdict is in: moms the world over are looking for adventure on the high seas, excitement in the air, and fun in … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: The New 90210 and Why London is Getting “Sex” First

THE NEW 90210 Things are moving right along for the CW’s new 90210 spin-off. You can forget about the rumor that Hilary Duff will play the show’s main character. Today producers announced they gave the role of Annie Mills to Shenae Grimes — who plays former good girl Darcy Edwards on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Grimes will play the daughter of the principal of Beverly Hills High. She joins former Full House star Lori Loughlin, who will be playing Annie’s mom, Celia Mills. Actor Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord have also signed on to the project. In addition, Dirt … Continue reading →

Make Mom’s Day Memorable with These Great Escapes

I love my daughter with all of my heart and can’t imagine celebrating Mother’s Day without her (after all, I wouldn’t be celebrating the day at all if she hadn’t been born). Which is why when anyone asks me what I want for Mother’s Day I simply answer: A relaxing day with my daughter and the rest of my family. However, I personally know several moms (many who have 4, 5, and six kids) who would rather spend May 11th sipping fruity libations ALONE on a tropical island far, far away from children, chores, and the general chaos that rules … Continue reading →

Affordable Mother’s Day Travel Deals

What’s the one place your mom has always dreamed of visiting? New York, Chicago, Hawaii, California? If you are looking for a way to make this Mother’s Day one your dear ol’ mom won’t soon forget, but the rising cost of everything has you more budget conscious than ever, you’re in luck. Just in time for the big May 11th celebration several lodgings are offering discounts for the special ladies in your life. If your mom has fantasized of relaxing in sunny Arizona or touring awe-inspiring art collections displayed in culturally rich Mexico City then you might consider the following … Continue reading →

Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Big Easy and the Big Apple

Mother’s day is May 11th… do you know what you are getting for the special lady in your life? If a new vacuum just won’t do this year consider sending mom to relax and rejuvenate with some of her best gal pals. Tour operators along with several lodgings across the country are offering incredible Mother’s Day travel deals that will surely get you in mom’s good graces. The following bargains are tailored to moms who enjoy big city life. Whether you take advantage of the Mother’s Day packages being offered in the Big Easy or in the Big Apple you … Continue reading →