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09.11.09 Check Out Now The Greenbrier! 0

Now – you are probably thinking that I am crazy to be doing a luxury hotel post on West Virginia, but I have to say that The Greenbrier is actually one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. This little slice of heaven is located in the lush Allegheny Mountains and is actually a natural historic landmark resort. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and outstanding service – not to mention the building itself!

There are more than fifty activities to do right on the grounds, including golf, horseback riding, swimming, carriage rides and all sorts of treatments at the spa. The Greenbrier is one of the premier resorts of everyone that is coming to WV and I have to say that – it is beautiful outside and in.

If you are looking for a place to stay whenever you come to West Virginia, The Greenbrier is going to be the place for you!

09.10.09 The Blackberry Farm In Walland, Tennessee 0

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When you think about it – the most important thing to me whenever I am vacation is going to be where I go and where I stay. If you are looking to have a luxury vacation, it can be difficult to find not only the perfect destination, but also the perfect accommodations. Well, that is not the case when you come to Walland Tennessee!

This is the place that is home of the Blackberry Farm – some of the best and most luxurious accommodations in the world. This beautiful mountain resort actually lies in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and when you look at it – it is absolutely breathtaking. The Blackberry Farm features all sorts of fireplaces, verandas and antiques.

Also, there is a slew of activities that you can do on your visit. Spas, horseback riding, wine events, food, fishing and hiking can all be things that you do with you friends and family when you come here!

08.13.09 Reasons to Plan a Trip to California: 2 1

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Another reason that you should choose California is the fact that golfing is very, very popular. Are you an avid golfer? Some of the best – biggest and best golf courses are located all over California! For example, Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines is one of the world-famous golf courses and it is certainly one of the best … seriously. Dan Diego alone has 92 golf courses, all of which are fantastic! So if you like golf, come to California.

Another reason that you might want to come to California is the wine. While the wine is good other places, I have to say that the wine in California is certainly some of the best – seriously. They actually make it right in California, so you truly can not get a better experience anywhere else. You can actually sample the wine straight from 60 gallon barrels, where it is kept, so that is certainly saying something!

California is the best – it is a beautiful place that holds of a lot of cities that you should be proud to see. Taking a trip to California, I know that you will have a fantastic time!

08.11.09 Reasons to Plan a Trip to California 0

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If there is one place that is definitely the lap of luxury, it is going to be California. So what is there? Why should you plan a trip to California? If you have never been, you are probably asking yourself these questions right? Well, I can tell you that below, we are going to describe some of the best places and best reasons for you to take a trip to California! The wine is not the only thing that the Golden State has to offer up!

One of the coolest events in California is actually along Labor Day weekend; September 4th actually welcomes the Gold Rush Days in Sacramento. More than 200 tens of dirt is set down on the streets of Old Sacramento as the town is dressed up in 1849 garb. Horse drawn carriages, Wild West gun show and finally awesome music is all involved in this beautiful event!

We will touch on more of what California has to offer in the next blog, you are not going to want to miss this one!

08.06.09 The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch: The Lap Of Luxury! 0

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Luxury is something that I know a bit about – working in the hotel business is something that I have had a passion about for years and the Ritz Carlton is one of those hotels that you just know that you are going to be getting luxury service and luxury appeal. The Beaver Creek Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch is by far one of the best of the best in the way of a ski resort.

Everything that you could imagine is at this particular hotel – skiing being the main thing and honestly, I think that taking a ski vacation is something that is so cool, you might love it even if you do not ski for real! This 180 room hotel will also promise you a view of either the mountains or a valley, which rocks!

The dining room is remarkable and the food that is produced by the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch is absolutely breathtaking and tastes so good!

08.01.09 Summer Vacation Trends: Los Angeles! 0

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When you think about it — Los Angeles is actually a huge destination place that many people go to in the summer. While the weather does not usually change in this beautiful and sunny city, it has to be said that Los Angeles is better seen in the summer … if only because it gets cooler and they get more of a breeze. The coolest thing in Los Angeles has got to be Venice Beach walk – there you can see everyone from bikers all the way to skateboarders and rollerbladers.

Another thing that you can do in Los Angeles is see Disneyland and Universal Studios, which is a fantastic place for anyone and everyone of any age at all. Another thing you can watch out for in Los Angeles is the hotels – there are so many different ones out there that you can honestly find the perfect one that will fit all of your needs in no time at all!

Los Angeles is the perfect destination for a family or if you are just looking for a place yourself … it is fantastic to make friends and really cut loose!

07.31.09 Summer Vacation Trends: New York City! 1

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If there is one place that people go when they truly want to get the hustle and bustle out of the way, it is going to be New York City. The summer is the one time that you can truly go to NYC without the bitter, bitter cold of the east side. There are so many activities that you can take advantage of when you are in New York and to be quite frank, Times Square is just one of them.

Central Park is one of the most beautiful places in the world to tour when you are in NY and if you are looking for other things to do – you can go on a sightseeing tour or even hit some of the awesome stores that have opened up in New York. The restaurants are a-plenty in New York City and you can truly get the luxury accommodations that you are looking for in this beautiful and busy city.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about another summer trend in the way of vacations and that is Los Angeles, the city of angels! Stay tuned folks!

07.16.09 Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter Opens … Finally! 0

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If there is one hotel that I would love to stay at this year, it has got to be the Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter. This particular hotel is one of the only hotels in the world it seems like that really, really strives to be completely and totally green. The Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter opened up this week and it is by far the most eco-friendly hotel ever. It is a 12-story hotel and it features all sorts of different recycled products – such as the green roof, which has recycled plastic for the floor.

The other notable features of this hotel is it is about a block from the very popular PETCO park, the outdoor decks all have fire pits and there is free wi-fi in all of the guest rooms. Aveda is the label for all of the bath products in the rooms and while you will pay a pretty penny to stay at this hotel, it is definitely worth it!

So remember, want luxury? The Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter is going to be the most luxurious hotel in the world for you!

07.05.09 Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place Opens: It’s One Hotel To See! 0

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Now I know, when I think of Boston I do not think luxury, however – with the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place just opening, I think that Boston will become quite a premier hot spot for a lot of different celebrities and even travelers looking for a bit of luxury. The location is actually perfect as it is opposite of the Gillette Stadium and all of the interior of this particular hotel is extremely chic and sleek. The Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place is one of the best hotels … and most upscale hotels in Boston now and it is in the perfect location.

You can pretty much walk anywhere you might want to go as it is central to a lot of different outlet shopping as well as a very high-end spa that opened at the end of June. Patriot fans that are looking for a place with a little class can enjoy the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place and while the hotel might not have enough meeting space in it – they just opened, give them some time!

So check it out … remember, the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place it the hotel!

07.04.09 theWit Chicago Officially Opens: Finally, It’s Here 0

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If there is one hotel that Chicago has been waiting to open, it is going to be theWit, a Doubletree Hotel. While I have always been a Marriott Fan (I work for Marriott Hotels after all!), I think that I might actually have to check out theWit whenever I go to Chicago next. This hotel just opened a few weeks ago and to be honest, while the rate may seem high at $199.00 per night, it might actually be worth it. This hotel is 27-floors and has 283 rooms in it.

The lightening bolt that graces the front is actually extremely cool looking and travelers who stay here will actually be only about 2 blocks from Michigan Avenue! That means that the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Ford Center and the Civic Opera House are all within walking distance. The hotel could not be closer and it honestly looks pretty cool.

In the rooms and the suites, the guests will see the 42-inch flat screens, a lot of velvet chaise loungers and some of the quirkiest and funkiest artwork in the world. So check it out, I think it fits right in with Chicago!

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