nov 28 - dec 5
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!
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flor escapes
Get in on the newest trend to hit the U.S. - wellness travel - with the first escape offered by Flor Escapes. This wellness tour is headed up by Lillian AvilĂs-Chapa, Director of Marketing at JDB Fine Hotels & Resorts and friend Carol Husain, licensed counselor, and takes place in central Mexico March 16-21, 2009. The price is $1,700, based on double occupancy, and includes five nights in deluxe hotels in Lagos de Moreno and San Miguel de Allende. And how does this sound for the wellness portion: two holistic spa treatments, three yoga sessions, two group therapy sessions, two private guided cultural tours, most meals, private transport for activities, airport transfers and a bilingual escort throughout the trip. www.florescapes.com
get away to south walton
I've squished a lot of sand between my toes on beaches around the world, but the prettiest I've ever seen are right here in the U.S. at The Beaches of South Walton on the panhandle of Florida. This group of 15 unique beach communities has several holiday deals: a romance package at Watercolor Inn that includes two nights, dinner for two and two 50-minute massages; and a Sandestin Winter Wonderland Package, with accommodations starting at just $119. Check out the beautiful Lake Defuniak, which is lit up for the holidays with 4.5 million lights. For plenty more, visit www.beachesofsouthwalton.com
here's your reward
Members of the Hilton HHonors loyalty program can now use those points to buy gifts at the Rewards Store. Look for bags, camcorders, the Nintendo Wii Fit and you can even purchase experiences, such as attending the Super Bowl or the Tribeca Film Festival. Or how about a Rachel Ray experience for your loved one? Yummo! www.hiltonhhonors.com/shopping
the reason for the season - houston
No matter what your religion, you'll want to check out this new exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The Birth of Christianity: A Jewish Story chronicles the story of Christianity and Judaism through a display of objects and artifacts. The exhibition starts December 12 and runs through April 12, 2009. www.hmns.org
pick of the week
"Note to self: make 139 loaves of banana bread, 25 gingerbread Christmas ornaments and address 75 holiday cards. By tomorrow." Well, it can't do your holiday chores for you, but you can keep the family on track with this voice calendar and family message center. Just stick it on the fridge and every member of the family can record events. Then you can check each day for that day's activities. It's also perfect for recording your to-do list. Beats my usual system of Post-it notes on the bathroom mirror. $39.95 at www.buyjenda.com