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Articles for February, 2012

Disneyland Hotel: A magical makeover on park grounds

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Royal sleeping quarters: Headboards powered by fiber optics recreate the Disneyland skyline -- complete with fireworks.

By Amanda Ficili

The Disneyland Hotel, which has undergone many changes and makeovers since its birth in 1955, got another facelift worthy of its iconic status. The massive, two-year renovation project did not leave a single inch of the property untouched. With its lavishly redecorated guest rooms, imaginative redesigned pool and water play areas, stunning courtyards and landscaping and delicious dining options including a one-of-a-kind interactive bar, it’s no surprise why the property is a guest — and my personal — favorite.  (more…)

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Gals gone wildlife: 3 cheap Vegas hotels for girls’ weekends

Friday, February 24th, 2012

White days & nights: the cool cabanas at Tropicana, one option for a cheap Las Vegas vacation.

By Valerie Moloney

The last time I was in Vegas, I passed out in the middle of the night (not from what you think) and later found my husband down $400 at the Luxor blackjack table at 5 a.m. The trip wasn’t a whole bust – we saw a revue, hotel hopped and ate our weight in buffets – but I’m craving a Sin City redo since little did I know that I was pregnant with my first at the time. Mama needs a cocktail, and a girls’ weekend.

Help me decide between these cheap Las Vegas hotels. (more…)

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Desert chic: 3 hip & cheap Palm Springs hotels

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Move over Miami: The candyland of the desert is The Saguaro, an option for a cheap spring break vacay.

By Valerie Moloney

Cancun, Galveston, Miami Beach – they’re the spring break capitals made famous by MTV and its abtastic extras, places that continue – even without the cameras – to pump up the party with DJs, boat bashes and celeb appearances. But here’s one resort community that practically invented the tradition: Palm Springs. And it’s affordable, too. Just follow the cacti to these cheap Palm Springs hotels for a taste of what Sinatra knew so well: Sometimes the sweetest dessert is in the desert. (more…)

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