Gay Skiing Drag Races: Ascent Winter Party, Lake Tahoe, CA
When gays and lesbians throw a glitzy ski competition and costume contest known as Ascent, you know it may be just a tad outrageous. This Winter Party at Heavenly Valley…
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A Touch of Royalty for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have been sold to a group of investors for $3.9 billion in cash. The owners are a newly formed Canadian company, headed by Saudi Prince Alwaleed…
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A View Fit for Zeus: Lykavittos Hill, Athens
When standing in the middle of the Plaka in Athens, surrounded by swarms of noisy tourists and overly excited hosts telling you to eat in their garden, it’s hard to…
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Want to Write A Travel Journal?: TravelBlog.org
At Vagablond, we’re always looking for frequent contributors. But if you just want to publish an occasional travel journal, we recommend you visit Travel Blog. According to its Web site,…
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The First Name in DC Boutiques: Hotel George, Washington
Kimpton Hotels does hip right. The Hotel George is another of this boutique group’s neo-stylish, ultra-modern hotels — and this one’s at the corner of Stylish and Culture in the…
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Hula Skirts, Surfer Dudes & Sideways Wine Connoisseurs: Tedeschi Winery, Maui
There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to vacations, Maui has the corner on the market. The best beaches, smoldering sunsets, even a Paris Hilton tale or two. But…
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Malibu Barbie Would Visit The Re-Opened Getty Villa
What offers free admission but is so popular that you have to reserve tickets for your entry time? The The Getty Villa, which overlooks the cliffs of Malibu and the…
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Buy One, Get Two Free: British Airways
British Airways is having a Winter Promotion: Book one round-trip flight to over 100 worldwide destinations starting at $149 and they’ll give you two free nights in London. Offer ends…
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South America’s Hip Big Apple: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dinner for seven for $382 Argentine dollars ($120 US, total). Neighborhoods that are reminiscent of New York’s Soho, circa 1970). Great, groovy European-style clothing. Fashion-forward shops. Tango lessons. They’re all…
