ON THE ROAD: New Kid on the Beach

So yesterday was a bit of hell, frankly, what with driving hours in what seemed to be never-ending rain of every sort, from sprinkles to full-out sideways sheets of the stuff. Normally, that kind of driving is white knuckle time all on it’s own; add in a 15-year old teenager logging some highway time and it [...]

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Macy’s Parade, anyone?

If New York is in your plans for Thanksgiving, then why not catch the macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in style — and comfort? The Time Warner Center (located on Columbus Circle) is right on the parade route, and offers four floors of parade viewing at no charge, and no reservation necessary. Once the floats have passed, [...]

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Turkey and dressing, Chicago-style

If my folks weren’t coming in for the Thanksgiving holiday, I would have gobbled this deal up: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, very handily located within walking distance of both Navy Pier (ice skating!) and Michigan Avenue (shopping!) is offering a Thanksgiving Package, valid November 18-23. The package includes breakfast, daily parking (which runs about $30 or [...]

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Forget Jimmy Choo; try these Sandals for luxury

Sandals, the all-inclusive Caribbean resorts which cater to couples, has gone ultra-luxury. The resorts’ new ‘Luxury Included’ vacations cater to the demanding traveler, used to such high-end amenities as top spas, high thread count linens, and attentive service. At the Sandals resorts in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and the Bahamas., the new luxury experience at Sandals will feature  [...]

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(Mary Todd) Lincoln Slept Here

But chances are she didn’t spa at Vermont’s Equinox Resort. No wonder she always looked so grim!   The Equinox is offering a spa deal that promises relaxation: A three-night stay plus $999 worth of spa treatments per room, for $999.  Valid through December 20th, every treatment on the menu is available.   Ladies, you take all the spa treatments [...]

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