july 31, 2009
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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.
TG Contest!
Ten lucky travelgirls will win a Blockbuster Escape Pass, entitling you to unlimited rentals of movies, games and TV series for an entire week! Well, you do have to rent them one at a time, but isn't this a great way to spend one of the final weeks of summer? Here's how to enter – just go to our Facebook page and become a fan of travelgirl. That's it. If you're already a fan, then you're automatically entered. Ten winners will be randomly chosen to win, and we'll announce the winners in The Scoop on August 14.
All the Single Parents
About time there's a deal for you – the all-inclusive Velas Resorts at three Mexican destinations are waiving the single supplement fee if you travel with your children. And two children up to age 16 stay free when they stay in the room with you. All resorts have a complimentary kids club for kids ages 4 to 12.The resorts include Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and the Riviera Maya, with rates starting at $165 a night. This deal is valid through September 30, 2009.
Visit www.velasresorts.com
Rocky Mountain Highs
Get your blues on at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, where this year you can see Bonnie Raitt and Joe Cocker, among plenty of other performers at the three-day festival September 18-20 in Telluride, Colorado. A variety of accommodations are available or pack a tent and your creativity to enter the 2nd Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Coolest Campsite Challenge, with prizes given for the coolest campsite. www.tellurideblues.com
Celebrate the Fall of the Wall
The Berlin Wall that is – it will be 20 years on November 9 that this symbol of oppression came crashing down amidst cheers the world over. Austrian Airlines has a three-night Berlin package to celebrate, which includes roundtrip airfare from JFK or DC, three nights lodging and daily breakfast for $1059. The offer also includes some tour tickets as well. Dates are between November 1 – December 10 and again in 2010 from January 4 to March 25. http://tinyurl.com/ndp4mb
pick of the week
Finally, swimwear with a little more coverage, but without getting all Amish about it. A creation of Hilary Genga, who wore her husband's swim trunks for years because she felt more comfortable in them, this collection from Trunkette features a variety of tops in various patterns to mix and match with bottoms that look more like trunks than a skimpy pair of underwear. Still sexy? Yes, but a lot more comfortable and you can take a walk on the beach without exposing all your wobbly bits. $49.99 to $56.99 for separates. www.trunkettes.com




