For those who can’t bear the heat this summer, a trip south of the Equator, where the seasons are reversed, offers the ideal escape to cool down. From August 1st through September 11th, 2010, travelers can enjoy a four-night Summer Ski & Wine Getaway package at Algodon Wine Estates, an award-winning Argentinean wine and golf…
The best analogy I could find for online travel site vs a professional travel agent is to make a comparison to a fast food restaurant and a good restaurant. With a fast food restaurant, the food quality and amounts are consistent, you know your hunger will go away, it’s not hard on your pocket book,…
The gorgeous county of Monterey boasts 99 miles of prime Pacific coastline, the 5,312 sq. mile National Marine Sanctuary and the nation’s top-ranked Monterey Bay Aquarium. Now, there is a new addition. Set for August 25-29, 2010, the 2010 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit is a global ocean-focused event that will wet everyone’s…
Summer travel is particularly hard on feet. Liberated of socks and the protection of boots, peds are front and center and therefore demand attention. Besides, most likely you packed a great pair of vacay sandals with high hopes of adventure. Do those sandals justice and assemble this survival “foot kit.” You’ll find yourself in good…
SNL star Andy Samberg and T-Pain said it best, and now guests of San Diego’s Hard Rock Hotel will be boasting and blasting “I’m on a Boat!” all summer long. The hotel has teamed up with SBR Yacht Charter Club to offer the unique “I’m on a Boat” package, which includes a two-night stay in…
What better place to have a relaxing spa experience than among the green, rolling hills of Ireland? SpaFinder released their “Top 10 Spas of Ireland” featuring spas all across the lush coast of Éire. These spa picks have it all: spa and wellness treatments, accommodations, activities and entertainment. From 16th century country estates to Golf…
Summer in San Francisco is so counter-intuitive. As an East-coast transplant, it still feels weird to spend most of the June and July bundled up in sweats, reduced to breaking out the self-tanner for a little fake glow. So naturally, I jumped at the chance to join a press trip hosted by the LVCVA and…