It’s Springtime, when warm-weather thoughts turn to … next year’s ski season. Vail Resorts (www.snow.com) came out of the gate first and fast in announcing its new Epic Season Pass, an unrestricted, unlimited, two-state, five-mountain season pass for $579. Reaction through the snow sports industry and among snow fans indicates that the Epic Pass is…
Night After the day we had, only someplace really special would do for refueling. Again, quite honestly, I wasn’t expecting anything in Daytona to knock my socks off, fine-dining wise. Wrong again. (Well, at least I admit it when I’m wrong…unlike should we say… Bruce.) When we reached Martini’s Chophouse I knew we were in…
I’m off to Asia next month with my hubby, who has an international conference in Beijing. From there, we’ll continue on to Hong Kong and then spend ten glorious days in Bali. This will be my first Asian adventure, so I’m really looking forward to it! But in reviewing our itinerary, I realize upon our…
Afternoon- Next on the Bucket List: We’re off to the action-packed Daytona International Speedway. Racing fans from all over the world make the pilgrimage to experience the sounds, smells and sights of a big race at Daytona. Even if it’s not a race day you can spend hours at the Daytona 500 Experience, (Disneyland meets…
I just heard back from a friend of mine who went to the N’awlins Jazz event who told me, “Boy, did you miss out! It was FANTASTIC!” He said there was such a level of excitement and energy in the French Quarter, that it almost felt like the good ol’ pre-Katrina days. After all his…
After watching a bunch of the jumpmasters, I dibbsed Bobby– the tallest, cutest and thankfully one of the best trained, with no less than 5,000 jumps under his belt. After he told me he had a thing for redheads, I just knew I was in good hands! We suited up, and for some reason I…
Next stop: Sky Dive Deland, a highly revered skydiving facility, is filled with elite members of an award winning sky-diving team. Also, we found out that Deland actually developed the tandem method which allows novice jumpers to experience the thrill of skydiving while safely harnessed to an instructor. (Word on the street is that Tom…
If you’re longing to spend quality time with your grandchild, how about Grandtravel? This Washington, DC based travel company specializes in luxury vacations exclusively for grandparents and grandchildren. Imagine strolling the gardens of Monet’s Giverney, riding the London Eye, kneading dough together in a French bakery or experiencing the high-speed rails of the English Channel…
The new Ranch Creek Spa at Devil’s Thumb Ranch is everything a Rocky Mountain spa should be – rustic and luxurious at the same time, like staying in someone’s beautifully decorated log home with a staff of highly trained specialists making sure everyone is comfortable and content. Discreet on the outside, the Ranch Creek Spa…
Let’s Get Started: Check into your hotel. We stayed at the Best Western in Ormond, which was recently remodeled and offers exceptional value for the money. It’s right on the beach, so when you open your sliding door at night and snuggle down in your comfy bed, the sound of the waves will lull you…
If I may speak frankly, on past adventure trips, I have journeyed to many exotic and exciting locals such as Argentina, South Africa, Nepal, etc. but not once did I consider Daytona, Florida until I received an invitation to participate in a “soft-adventure” press trip. I mindlessly scrolled down the email, finger poised over the…
Of course, you don’t have any problem in this area…but it might be interesting to brush up on your intimacy skills, or perhaps get your passion off of simmer and back to a rolling bubble! One of the country’s most luxurious spas is offering a fascinating sounding program, May 26-30, 2008 called “Partners, Pleasure And…