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Gloss How-To: Choose a Family-Friendly Hotel

Gloss How-To: Choose a Family-Friendly Hotel

0 / November 2, 2011 8:00 am

Do your family vacations conjure the picnic scene from “National Lampoon’s Vacation?” Well don’t be afraid. This holiday travel season, I want your family vacation to be unforgettable for all the right reasons. So over the next few weeks, I’ll be [...]

Go Visit: Monterey Bay, CA

Go Visit: Monterey Bay, CA

1 / September 20, 2011 9:49 pm

Before the summer off from school came to a close, we decided to take a road trip up the California coast with some friends. After months of being fascinated by sharks and reading up on every species of shark imaginable, [...]

Go Visit: Ritz-Carlton Laguna Beach

Go Visit: Ritz-Carlton Laguna Beach

1 / June 28, 2011 10:04 pm

The California Coast has its fair share of options for families seeking either a local getaway or those venturing for a true vacation. Among the usual suspects of San Diego, Monterey, San Francisco and Los Angeles, just south of Los [...]

Where to Find Summer Family Travel Deals

Where to Find Summer Family Travel Deals

2 / July 15, 2010 12:08 am

Traveling with the kids can be fun, but it can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when everyone piles into two queen beds. With my kids, we try to find a way for everyone to have a comfortable [...]

Go Visit: Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation

Go Visit: Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation

0 / July 10, 2010 6:09 am

Country superstar Carrie Underwood and Canadian hockey star Mike Fisher took over the entire The Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro for their wedding. The  five-star hotel was named among the “World’s 500 Best Hotels” in Travel+Leisure Magazine in 2008.  The Ritz-Carlton [...]

Go Visit: The Surrey Hotel, New York City

Go Visit: The Surrey Hotel, New York City

1 / June 24, 2010 11:55 am

My daughter watched “On the Town” many times the year she turned four. The funny songs and exuberant characters (with Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly) — and setting in New York — made a big impression on her. Last week, [...]

Get Here Now: Luxe, Low-Key SKYBAR in Las Vegas

Get Here Now: Luxe, Low-Key SKYBAR in Las Vegas

0 / June 18, 2010 7:59 am

In dire need of a quick holiday to recharge your batteries? Take one look at this picture: No question – you need to be there like, now. Perched high above the flashing lights and nonstop action of the city below, [...]

Kimpton Hotels Go Green

Kimpton Hotels Go Green

0 / February 26, 2010 4:53 pm

Boutique hotelier Kimpton Hotels is making a bid for eco-savvy travelers by adding some deals and perks for environmentally conscious customers. Kimpton’s Ride The Rails program offers a 15% discount to travelers arriving to Alexandria and Arlington, Va.; Atlanta; Baltimore; [...]