november 13, 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.
Retreat to
Home Ranch
What better way to start the new year than with a retreat at the scenic Home Ranch in Clark, Colorado? In addition to their regular activities, Home Ranch is now offering a Pilates and cross-country skiing retreat January 9-14. Their own ski guide and personal trainer, Dana Morton, will be joined by Pilates instructor and physical therapist, Pam Turner, combining the best of both worlds for an unforgettable week. Regular winter rates apply and include all instruction, equipment and Home Ranch amenities. www.homeranch.com
Perfect in Panama
My husband and I recently added Panama to our travel wish list, and this would be the place to stay. Opened in February, the Bristol Buenaventura is located on the Pacific coast, just 75 miles west of Panama City. In addition to 114 rooms, this Spanish colonial-style resort also offers 18 lakeside villas. Chef Cuquita Arias heads the kitchen and uses local ingredients in her cuisine. Activities include sailboat rides, snorkeling, horseback riding and excursions to tobacco factories and ziplining. www.thebristol.com
Rails to Trails
RentaBikeNow.com has partnered with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to help people find a good rental bike and a safe place to ride it. RentaBikeNow has more than 220 bike shops and RTC, a DC-based nonprofit, has 15,000 miles of converted rail-trails, so the partnership is a natural one. Look for cross-promotion discounts and membership incentives. For more information visit RentaBikeNow.com
Affordable Paris?
Mais, oui, with these packages from Sofitel, which has five properties in Paris. All five have a Shop & Choc Addict promotion valid for stays from January 6 to February 10 that includes three nights accommodations, an appointment with a personal shopper at Printemps, breakfast daily and a chocolate-themed afternoon snack. This is during Soldes de Paris, when all the stores offer discounts. Rates start at $669 and go to $1015 depending on the property.
www.sofitel-ShopandChocAddict.com
pick of the week
I'm pretty happy to have banned plastic bags in our household and love these cute eco bags that are lightweight and expandable. Buy a package of five and you'll always have one with you. Eco Bags is having a huge fall sale so now is the time to stock up. Singles are $8, also available in packages of five at www.ecobags.com