december 12 - 19
Lauren Hutton once said that without travel, "I would have wound up a little ignorant white Southern female, which was not my idea of a good life." I'm a white, Southern female and there's nothing I can, or would do about that, but as for the ignorant part? I've learned and experienced so much from my travels this year - from ziplining in Costa Rica, to exploring the limestone-mosaic sidewalks of Lisbon, to cruising the deep waters of Lake Tahoe. I even learned how to fold a napkin into an elf shoe at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a technique I'm hoping to master this holiday season.
Whatever your reason for travel, we wish you safe, happy travels during the holiday season!
- Jan Butsch Schroder and the staff at travelgirl
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this one's for the girls
No need to feel left out of the annual Valentine's Day frenzy this February with the "Boyfriend Not Included Package" from the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. Included are accommodations for four in a Parkview Suite with a connectng guestroom, access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, four in-room manicures and a choice of either an evening in with movies and snacks, or a night out with private car service and gourmet snacks when you return. The price for the package starts at $599 a guest based on four guests. Call 866-671-6008 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/CentralPark/
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mercer and more
Now in its sixth year, the Savannah Music Festival continues to expand and has become a premier event for music-lovers. This 18-day music festival features a mix of genres, including Cajun, gospel, chamber music, Fado and the blues. Savannah native Johnny Mercer would have been 100 in 2009, so this year many of the artists are performing some of his popular hits from the '30s, '40s and '50s. And there are few venues more beautiful than Savannah in the spring. Buy tickets and learn more at www.savannahmusicfestival.org
trade stock for travel
Make your stock good for something. Elite Island Resorts is now taking stock as payment for travel, up to $5000 per room, based on its value on July 1, 2008. You can transfer the stock from now until January 31, and it is valid for payment now through December 20, 2009. The all-inclusive Caribbean resorts featured include Antigua: The Verandah Resort & Spa; St. James's Club & Villas; Galley Bay Resort & Spa; in the Grenadines, Palm Island Resort; and on Tortola, Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas, with dining plans. For travel reservations and stock transfer information contact 866-237-1366 or visit www.eliteislandresorts.com/stocks .
twitter for travel?
Seems that hotels are getting into the social networking sites now. The May Fair in London has launched its own Twitter page and has posted 14 videos on You Tube to give travelers a feeling for this luxury hotel. Videos include celebrity interviews and footage of the hotel signature suites. This 400-room hotel was opened by King George V in 1927 and is the official hotel for London fashion week.
www.youtube.com/themayfairhotel For information on the hotel visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk/home
pick of the week
This clever bag not only folds flat for travel, but can be changed to suit your mood or outfit. You buy a base bag, which is black or brown, then add shells in whatever pattern you please, from animal prints to polka dots to patent leather. It's surprisingly affordable - the bases are only $34.99 and each shell is $24.95. www.michebag.com