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Wine Expo This Weekend In Novi, Michigan

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

This weekend the first ever Wine Expo takes place in Novi, Michigan. The event will be held in the Diamond Ballroom at The Rock Financial Showplace March 23rd through the 25th and will feature over 300 different wines from around the world. Vistors will be able to purchase bottles of ...

Tips For Preparing For A Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

It won't be too much longer before the holiday for lovers is here! To make sure that your lovers holiday is one worth remembering here are some tips for you. Book Early! Be sure to reserve your flights and/or accomodations before Valentine's Day. Many hotels offer attractive packages that ...

New York’s Vineyards - A Summer Destination

Friday, January 12th, 2007

If you've ever driven through the state of New York via I-90 you can't help but notice how many vineyards there are. The last time we drove to Niagara Falls the weather was so mild that there were people out tending their vines. Witnessing this made me wonder about the life ...

Vieques, Puerto Rico. R&R In A Tropical Setting

Friday, January 12th, 2007

If you're one of those people that is looking for a laid back vacation in the sun, Vieques Puerto Rico is a top destination to get away from it all. Vieques has miles of pristine white sand beaches and is home to a "luminous lagoon" that contains microscopic organisms that ...

Four More Places I’d Like Visit

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

The world is so big and there are so many places I'd like to go and see. Traveling is fun and helps your mind, body and spirit by awakening possibilities and rouses your imagination. I have to admit, the lore of gold and diamonds is enough to captivate my attention! I've been ...

Nashville Stars Coming To Indio California For Desert Festival

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

It's never too early to start thinking about outdoor concerts and music festivals. If you're a country music lover, Indio California will be the place to be on May 5-6, 2007. George Strait and Kenny Chesney are headlining at the first "Stagecoach Festival" at the Empire Polo Field, the site of ...

Great Fall Getaways

Monday, September 11th, 2006

Now that summer is over, it's time to start thinking about a great fall getaway. There are a lot of great reasons to enjoy this season. Many popular destinations are at the beginning of their "off-season," which is a great time to travel. Many hotel rooms in popular destinations can ...

What hotel features are most important to you?

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

A lot of factors come into play when deciding if a hotel stay was good or bad. I thought I'd ask a general question about which features are most important to travelers, what criteria is used when judging a stay. I'd love to hear opinions on what's most important to ...

Booking Vacations Online. The Good and Bad.

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Let's face it, the internet has changed the way we vacation. A traveler could spend (literally) hours online searching for the perfect vacation. Places like Tripadvisor.com and Yahoo Travel are popular spots for people to visit when they are doing research on a getaway. You'll easily find user submitted ...

Impromptu Trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario

Sunday, August 6th, 2006

Last night we decided to put together an imprompu trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario. I booked our hotel (The Travelodge Hotel By The Falls) through Hotels.com and got an average nightly rate of $115.00 for a 2 night stay. We're heading out a little later today for the 3 hour ...