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Go Wild – or Not – in Las Vegas

By Karon Warren

Rio spa lounge

Make your bachelorette weekend what you want it to be! When considering a bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas, most women have images of wild partying all night long. However, this well-renowned party town knows how to celebrate in many styles. From low-key to over-the-top, here’s how you can spend your last days as a single […]

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Unforgettable Itinerary for a Quick Trip to Venice

By Elena Sonnino

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Venice Italy is a maze like city that bustles with must see attractions and off the beaten locales that inspire a return to a simpler life. The reality for many travelers, from those taking Eastern Mediterranean cruises to families and couples, is that trips to Venice are quick sometimes stopping in this romantic city of […]

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Beaufort, S.C.: Full of Southern Charm

By Karon Warren

The Castle

When the invitation came to visit Beaufort, S.C., I was curious, for I had never heard of this small, Southern town. Looking at a map, I saw it was just a hop, skip and a jump up the East Coast from Hilton Head Island. However, upon arrival, I discovered that Beaufort was more Charleston than […]

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A First Time Visit to the Scenic Coastal Town of Manteo, on Roanoke Island, NC

By Paula Schmitt

Over the summer our family made the move from Boston, Massachusetts to Asheville, North Carolina. Recently, I decided to venture out and explore my new southern state. I had heard from friends about their memorable trips to the Outer Banks. I did some research on the area and decided to take a trip to the […]

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A Mother-Daughter Fall Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains

By Paula Schmitt

Ever since I was a child I vividly remember our family vacations, some to explore new destinations and some to visit family. My parents would pack up the car and we’d be off on our road trip adventure before the sun came up. One of our favorite places to visit was Great Smoky Mountains National […]

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A Weekend Away Without the Kids at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort

By Holly Rosen Fink

During a recent stay at The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort (during a weekend getaway) I was completely transported from every day life. From the minute I walked into the lobby — just me and my bags (no kids in tow) — I knew I was in for a treat. Clearly I knew that in […]

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Four Tips for a Mother-Daughter Getaway to NYC

By Elena Sonnino

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Mother daughter travel is not a new thing. After all, moms have been traveling with their children for ages. I am lucky that my daughter is my favorite travel companion and that over the years, we have made it a priority to create mother daughter getaways to explore big cities like New York or Philadelphia. […]

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island: Perfect for the Girls

By Karon Warren

One of my favorite girlfriend getaways, hitting the beach always brings a smile to my face. After all, who doesn’t love kicking back in the sun, flipping through a magazine (yes, I’m old-school!) and enjoying a cool, refreshing frozen beverage? And this year I found a great new destination to do just that: the Sonesta […]

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Georgia’s Lake Country with the Girls

By Karon Warren

Who doesn’t love a girlfriend getaway to the beach? Unfortunately, we can’t always make it to the beach, so I look for the next best thing: a beautiful lake. For me, that means heading to Georgia’s Lake Country, home to Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. Approximately an hour and a half to two hours east […]

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Get Your Cowgirl On in Fort Worth’s Stockyards District

By Shannon Entin

I like to think every woman’s got a little cowgirl in her, and Fort Worth, Texas, is the perfect place to let her out. Whether you are looking for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a girlfriend’s weekend, Fort Worth’s Stockyards National Historic District will not disappoint. The Stockyards District boasts 15 blocks of tradition, entertainment, […]

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