Articles for ‘Hotels’ Category
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
You won't be surfing Oahu's Banzai Pipeline like the pros, but that doesn't mean you can't get your feet wet. Credit: surfglassy.
By Amy Drew Thompson
Okay, sure. It doesn’t hurt to be born and raised in Hawaii (or blessed with natural talent), but Oahu native John John Florence — at 19, the youngest-ever champion of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing — still had to practice. Where can you get your start? On a cheap Hawaii vacation, of course, learning from natives in the waves where many believe the sport was born. You might want to avoid the monsters at Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline for now, but there are plenty of kinder, gentler beaches for beginners getting their sea legs. And it never hurts to get a lesson.
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Tags: Cheap Hawaii vacation, Hawaii
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Feliz Navidad: Colorful pinatas mark holiday celebrations in Mexico. Credit: Yankara.
By Blane Bachelor
It’s no secret the holidays can be expensive, what with all that merry-making and gift-giving. But travelers who are spending Christmas in Mexico will find plenty of reasons to rejoice when it comes to affordability. Getting into the spirit without spending a peso is a cinch, since Christmas traditions in Mexico can be found on nearly every corner, from simple poinsettia displays to spectacular Nativity scenes — including the world’s largest, in Mexico City, which set a Guinness World Record this year. (more…)
Tags: cheap Mexico hotels, cheap Mexico vacations
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
At this Santa sitting, Santa sits on you. Credit: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square.
By Erin Behan
The tradition of sitting on Santa’s lap is so engrained in American culture that we hardly even question it: What adults don’t cherish that embarrassing childhood photo of themselves making an awkward face in a Christmas sweater on an ample Kris Kringle? (more…)
Tags: New York hotels
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Thursday, November 17th, 2011
The line snakes out the door of Cafe Du Monde for the signature beignets, a mere $5. Credit: brad.coy.
By Nancy Buczkiewicz
Looking for a getaway that’s easy on your wallet but big on the scene? Head south to the lively, history-laden streets of New Orleans. There’s nothing quite like perusing the antique shops on Royal Street or enjoying French cuisine to feed your soul. (more…)
Tags: New Orleans hotels
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Watch in awe as titans shred giant waves during Van's Triple Crown of Surfing. (Credit: Karen Chan 16.)
By Jeff Helminak
Hawaii, known for its aloha spirit, beautiful beaches and Hawaii 5-0, will play host this November to dignitaries and guests from around the world at the 2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in Honolulu. Don’t worry if you’re not attending – there’s still plenty of to do during the next few months. Here’s a list of a few favorite events coming up: (more…)
Tags: cheap Hawaii hotels
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
All about autumn: Plan a cheap Chicago vacation before the Bean gets iced over. Credit: Bosc d'Anjou.
By Valerie Moloney
As if Chicagoans don’t hear it enough already, the forecast just got more frigid for 2012. An AccuWeather.com meteorologist predicted that folks in the Windy City might “want to move after this winter.”
As a 9-year Chicagoan who’s endured cracked hands, high heating bills and a Snowmaggedon that swallowed a jillion cars on Lake Shore Drive, I won’t state the obvious. However I will say that fall is the most glorious time of year (read: it’s in the 70s today) and if you’re at all curious, now is the time to stroll through Millennium Park to snap a photo of Cloud Gate. You know, before it gets too cold. (more…)
Tags: cheap Chicago hotels
Posted in Big Cities, Fall Foliage, Hotels, Urban Traveler | No Comments »
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Lounge at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
By Derek Brown
Sunglasses are required luggage to check into these hotels. The glistening pool water could be blinding. So pull up a chair, lather on the sunscreen and kick back at these 5 refreshing hotel pools. (more…)
Tags: cheap Miami hotel, summer vacation
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Thursday, June 30th, 2011
The lovable 21c Museum Hotel hearts red penguins, some of the many pieces within these colorful digs.
By Kristin Dillon
Admit it. Your summer vacation wish list involves palm-studded beaches, swim-up bars, maybe even a theme park. That’s cool, but is there room to consider… Louisville, Kentucky? (more…)
Tags: cheap Kentucky hotels, cheap Louisville hotels
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Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Fourth of July fireworks over Washington, D.C. Credit: JoshuaDavisPhotography.
By Derek Brown
Celebrate America the Beautiful this Fourth of July in our nation’s capital. Wrapped in bunting, flags whipping in the wind and fireworks in the summer sky make it one of the most patriotic, colorful and popular times of the year to visit Washington, D.C. (more…)
Tags: Fourth of July, summer vacation, Washington DC
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
In San Diego, the only way to cocktail is by rooftop at the Solamar's LOUNGEsix.
By Valerie Moloney
San Diego, once defined by Shamu and sailors, won’t be upstaged by its camera-ready SoCal sister, Los Angeles. A look inside three cheap San Diego hotels in the reigning neighborhood of hip — the Gaslamp Quarter — reveals big-city swagger with VIPs, stylish restaurants and look-at-me spaces to boot. (more…)
Tags: San Diego hotels
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