january 23, 2009
Jan Gets a Blog!
I realized one of my long-time goals and launched my Girl on the Go blog janschroder.com/blog/ . I'm posting three times a week, covering travel-related items on Mondays, events in Atlanta on Wednesdays and whatever I feel like on Fridays. Check out this Friday's entry on best and worst gifts ever. Just one example: a Thighmaster and breast enhancement pills.
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deal of the week
Head south and take advantage of the rates at Gourmet Inclusive Deals at El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, south of Cancun. This all-suite property offers a 20,000-square-foot spa, outdoor showers and seven gourmet restaurants with a la carte menus. Rates start at just $149 a night for a Junior Jacuzzi Suite, with upgrades such as a couple's massage, beachfront or candlelit dinner for two for just $80. Offer good for bookings until March 31, 2009. www.karismahotels.com
get the 411 on nyc
New York now has an Official NYC Information Center in midtown Manhattan and has launched the website nycgo.com. The center has interactive capabilities with digital maps and to-the-minute event and venue information. Visitors can make personalized itineraries and buy MetroCards and tickets to top attractions. In addition to all the information a tourist needs to know about the Big Apple, the website also features articles and people profiles.
vacation getaway:
with your guy
The California Love Package at The Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills includes a rose-petal strewn room and a five-course dinner starting at $415 per couple. www.crescentbh.com. And just about every resort and destination has deals for Valentine's Day, made even more special this year because it falls on a Saturday and on a three-day weekend. Check out the deals at your favorite places.
... or with the girls
It's Girls' Night In at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas with a one-night stay, manicures and pedicures and facials for two with champagne at the spa, three-course in-room dinner and chick flick, priced from $699 for two. This gorgeous resort is just 17 miles from The Strip.www.ritzcarlton.com
pick of the week
Chocolates for Valentine's Day are always appreciated, but how about adding a special twist? These crispy chocolate-covered fortunate cookies each have a romantic fortune inside. Wonder what yours will be? $29.95 at www.redenvelope.com