april 3, 2009

Jan Gets a Blog!
I realized one of my long-time goals and launched my Girl on the Go blog covering travel-related news, events in Atlanta and relationships. Check out other blogs from travelgirl contributors here.

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Wow Vows at
The W Hotels

The W extends its whatever/whenever policy to changes in relationships – whether you're getting engaged, married, planning a honeymoon or getting divorced you can get help with making your life-changing event just the way you want it. You can get help with the perfect proposal, a commitment ceremony and even register for gifts at www.whotelsthestore.com. Look for home furnishings, pottery and even items to spice up the honeymoon. Visit www.whotels.com/wowvows or call a Wow Vows specialist at 888-201-4482.

London Cheaper Than
New York?

That's what Visit London is reporting, according to Worldwide Cost of Living, which compares prices and products in 140 cities around the world. Apparently it is 25 percent cheaper to head to London than it was a year ago. And many of the cities museums and galleries are free – so maybe you can start planning your trip to Britain's capital. And don't forget to check out the theater in the West End, where many shows set you back less than one on Broadway. www.visitlondon.com

Win a Trip
with Trebek

Enter the “Win a Galápagos Adventure With Alex Trebek” sweepstakes and you could find yourself on the road with Alex Trebek for a nine-night voyage to the Galápagos Islands. Just watch Jeopardy every night until May 1st, visit www.jeopardy.com, submit the correct Final Jeopardy category from that day and you have a chance to win. The trip is October 16 to 25, 2009 with Lindblad Expeditions.

One-Stop Shopping – Vegas

I just returned from a trip to Vegas where my daughter married George Clooney – and you can too. (For details see janschroder.com/blog.) Plan your own trip on Vegas.com where you can select everything from your flight and hotel to shows, nightclub passes, golf tee times, dinner reservations and tours. Just throw whatever you want in the shopping cart, check out and you're good to go.

pick of the week

Just imagine how tough the research process was for Joe David, author of Gourmet Getaways: 50 Top Spots to Cook and Learn. Joe visited inns and culinary schools all over the country and took courses ranging from a weekend to a week. The book includes backgrounds on the chefs, their food philosophies, cooking tips and recipes. You'll want to grab your apron and make your way to the kitchen – or maybe just start planning your own gourmet getaway. Warning: this book is best perused after a meal. $16.95 at www.GlovePequot.com and also available on Amazon.com