Posts Tagged ‘Vacations’

Come See Rovaniemi, Finland For Christmas!

Rovaniemi, Finland Now that we have talked about a United States Christmas vacation destination, let’s go ahead and touch base on Rovaniemi, Finland.  This particular vacation for Christmas is something that is awesome.  Rovaniemi, Finland is actually a quaint little village that celebrates Christmas a whole lot.

This particular village almost looks like it is straight out fairytale and as you can see … they have real live Santa’s as well as reindeer, which is something that not a lot of villages can boast.

This place really does look like it is Christmas all of the time and while you will not see any glowing noses, this winter wonderland is absolutely beautiful!

Posted on November 16th 2009 in Finland, Vacations | No Comments »

Visiting Pikes Peak, Colorado For Christmas!

Pikes Peak, Colorado Christmas is a time of year that can be difficult for some people – did you know that there are places that you can actually go on vacation during Christmas?  While you might want to go to get away and spend some time by yourself, you do not have to take off to the beach.  There are actually quite a few Christmasy places that we are going to talk about!

Firstly, Pikes Peak, Colorado is a fantastic place to go if you are looking for a Christmas vacation destination.  They don’t have snow but they actually have a Christmas theme park at the base of Pikes Peak that offers up a ton of fun for you or your family!  There is also Santa’s house as well as a ton of different park rides and food.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about Finland and just what they have to offer in the way of Christmas vacations!

Posted on November 15th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

London’s Many Bridges: Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge

Now that we have discussed the London Bridge – let’s go ahead and dive right into – yes, you got it, the Westminster Bridge!  This particular bridge is actually one of my favorite.  Not only does it look incredible, but it is definitely one bridge that I don’t think that you would want to miss if you are touring around London. 

This bridge was first opened in 1750 and it was actually established as one of the most important links across the Thames.  It joined the ever-expanding area around Westminster to what now is Waterloo.  It actually remains still, to this day one of London’s busiest foot and road bridges.

It is very convenient, as it links between the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, which is very important.

Posted on October 14th 2009 in london | No Comments »

What’s the Most Expensive Luxury Suite in Las Vegas?

What’s the Most Expensive Luxury Suite in Las Vegas?Now that we have talked about the cheap side of thing, let’s go ahead and talk base on the expensive side.  If you are thinking about taking a vacation to Vegas and are looking to blow a hell of a lot of money – well, I can tell you that there is a suite out there that is over $40,000 for just one night.

The Palms Casino Resort is the hotel that owns this incredible suite and it is actually the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa suite – that is the most expensive suite in the world and it is certainly one of the best hotel rooms in the world.  It includes a private glass elevator, infinity pool overlooking Sin City and a rotating bed that lies underneath a mirrored ceiling.

This is certainly one of the best suites in the world and if you are looking for luxury – this has got to be it!

Posted on September 17th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

Wine And Dine This Fall In Scottsdale!

ScottsdaleI am a huge, huge, huge fan of books – all kinds of books and when you give me books and a weekend someplace warm, I am all set.  That is exactly what this particular mini-vacation in Scottsdale is all about!  This fall, in Scottsdale at a few hotels, authors like Dave Barry, Anita Diamant, M.J. Rose or Scott Turow will be offering up their vacation with you!

These are just a few of the top names too, for this particular event, there will be a line-up of over 32 famous and well-known authors who will be participating in everything from the hotels and cocktail receptions, book readings and question and answer sessions with any and all of the hotel guests.

If you are looking for a fall vacation, this is got to be it for you – rates start around $499.00 per couple, per night with a two-night minimum, but … it is worth it!

Posted on September 15th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots! 3

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots! 2Finally, we have come to the end of our wine adventure and we are ending in Finger Lakes.  This is a place that not only features all sorts of different wineries – over one hundred, but each winery has all sorts of different events happen at different times of the year and they all have wine trails that you can go one.

Personally, I think that Finger Lakes is one of the best places to go if you truly are a wine lover.  Not only will you be able to partake in some of the wine in the world, but some of the events include barrel painting, live music and finally free wine sampling, which is awesome!

So if you are looking for some wine-tasting vacations … you should absolutely check out some of these vacation spots!

Posted on September 12th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots! 2

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation SpotsNow that we have talked about California, let’s head down south and talk about Texas.  Now, most of the time, you wouldn’t think about Texas as a very romantic place or a place that would produce some of the best wine in the world.  However — Texas Hill Country is actually the best place for you to visit when you are looking for some wine-tasting.

In Texas Hill Country, there are over twenty-four wineries and they are all located just about two hours outsides of Austin.  The sampling and overall appeal of these beautiful wineries is awesome and honestly, there is so much that you can do in Texas Hill Country that you will never get bored!

So if you are looking for a place to go to get some fantastic wine, food and fun, Texas Hill Country is going to be the place for you!

Posted on September 11th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots!

Napa Valley/Sonoma CountyWe all know that Napa Valley/Sonoma County is definitely number one on the list for producing and making wines, but really – what can you do for a vacation there?  Well, if you are a wine lover, Napa Valley/Sonoma County is going to be the best place in the world for you to take a vacation.

There are a ton of different things that you can visit and a winery is one of them.  There are over 200 wineries to choose from in Napa Valley/Sonoma County and you should absolutely arrive right around harvest time.

Napa Valley also has some of the best galleries, stores and certainly a heck of selections of romantic restaurants, so you and your spouse can enjoy a night of wine tasting and some romantic food as well.

Posted on September 9th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

Dog Friendly Vacations: Where Can You Go? Blog 3

girl_with_dogNow that we have explored the hotel option of bringing your dog with you – the next option is the place to go!  California is known for their pet-friendly vacation spots and I have to say that they are pretty awesome.  The weather is always beautiful and there is so much that you can do with your pet in CA, you truly should take a trip there with your pooch!

However, that does not mean that you can not travel to the east with your pet.  New York is definitely one place that is slowly but surely allowing dogs to be able to stay at their hotels … and shopping.  Many department stores are now allowing pets to come into the store with their owners and while that sounds … strange, it is worth it!

Your pet loves you, they can be your best friend for life and bringing them on a vacation trip is something that is fun for you and for them!

Posted on August 13th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

Dog Friendly Vacations: Where Can You Go? Blog 2

Dog Friendly VacationsNow that we have talked about setting aside some time for your pooch while you are on vacation, the next step is going to be ensuring that the hotel takes dogs.  A lot of hotels nowadays have switched around their thinking and they are now accepting pets of all shapes and sizes – however, there is usually a fee attached with it.  Some hotels charge one flat fee and others charge daily, so that is something you will definitely have to find out.

If the hotel has a courtyard or even just some patio rooms, it is a great idea to see if you can get one of those in order to take your doggie out – it makes life a lot easier, trust me.  If your dog is crate-trained, definitely make sure that you bring their crate, so if you are out of the room, they will be okay.

Dogs are a fantastic counterpart whenever you are on vacation and now that the hotels – a lot of them anyway have switched their policies around, you should be able to bring your dog anywhere!

Posted on August 12th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »