sarah on March 10th, 2010

There is almost constant news about hotel prices dropping in cities across America.  But don’t be fooled, in many of the best U.S. cities you still get what you pay for, and you will be paying a lot. Forbes Travel has put together a list of the most expensive U.S. cities to visit that despite [...]

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sarah on March 4th, 2010

When it comes to food, no one knows the trends like today’s most popular chefs.  The Moveable Feast blog at truth.travel.com asked well known chefs which destinations are heating up in the culinary scene and would make excellent stops for foodie travelers around the world.
Daniel Boulud of Daniel and Bar Boulud says Singapore continues to [...]

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sarah on February 23rd, 2010

Ready to race past the slow-coming end of winter and run right into spring? These spring flower shows around the country can give you an early taste of the beauty and renewal soon to bloom with spring. Take a trip to one of these top flower shows and enjoy a colorful midwinter break.
Philadelphia International [...]

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sarah on February 10th, 2010

Not only is it time for the Olympics, Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day, it is also time for one very important week of celebrating…New York Fashion Week.
This is the last Fashion Week ever to be held in Bryant Park and the buzz around the area is one of renewed excitement and joy, even if [...]

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sarah on January 18th, 2010

We spend a lot of time complaining about winter. The cold, the hassle, the layers of clothing that are continuously coming on and off…But the truth is that winter is also a beautiful time of year filled with opportunities to indulge in nature’s best outdoor activities and cozy indoor fun as well.
Travel + Leisure has [...]

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sarah on January 4th, 2010

You may have a shirt, sticker, or button that says “I Love NY” but New York City loves you. Thanks to a strong showing of tourists this year, NYC has just announced itself as the top destination for 2009.
New York City had 45.25 million visitors in 2009, making it the top destination in the country [...]

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sarah on December 10th, 2009

We saw a recent blog post that contained an extensive list of the toiletry brands hotels (luxury chains and other luxury hotels included) use. The blog goes on to suggest taking as much as you can for free (even if you aren’t a guest at the hotel), which we are adamantly against. We do [...]

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sarah on November 16th, 2009

There are less and less opportunities for us to relax these days, but luckily Thanksgiving still demands that we step back, unwind and enjoy our friends and family. That is, unless you are the designated Thanksgiving meal preparer in which case the days, even weeks before Thanksgiving are filled with extra stress and little time [...]

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sarah on November 6th, 2009

In cities across the country, secret neighborhoods are popping up filled with unique bars, restaurants, music, and shops that go off the beaten path and create a new urban experience. Authenticity reigns where locals take risks and travelers are rewarded with booming new enclaves worth a visit.
Travel+Leisure researched some of these hidden urban gems [...]

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sarah on October 12th, 2009

Some people like to warm up on chilly fall days with a hot cup of cocoa. For others, there’s nothing better to warm up with than a full glass of rich red wine. For the latter, there are plenty of plush grapes waiting to be sipped at renowned vineyards across the country. Here’s [...]

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