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March 24th, 2010If you're a runner, you probably already know that one of the best ways to explore a new place is on foot, at about a 10-minute per mile pace (give or take a few minutes, depending on your preferences). Running in a new city is fun and offers all sorts of opportunities to see things you might miss on a double-decker bus. But running in a new city is best when you have a friend who knows their way around. That's why I love the concept behind City Running Tours, a company that offers guided...
March 19th, 2010If you were to work at a resort, what would you want to do? What is the coolest hotel job you can imagine? Whale spotter? Cocktail tester? If you've got a good idea, then you might just find yourself working that awesome job for four days and three nights at the Marquis Los Cabos Resort. The Resort's "World's Most Awesome Hotel Job" contest challenges Facebook fans to come up with the hotel job of their dreams and then create a one-minute video describing it. The job should be creative and...
March 12th, 2010We get a lot of interesting press releases here at Spa magazine. Recently, I got one about a company called Nannies4Hire.com. If the name isn't self-explanatory enough: it's an online service that helps families find nannies. Well, the founder and CEO of Nannies4Hire.com, Candi Wingate, says that she is seeing an increase in families traveling with their babysitter. We thought that was fascinating and wanted to see what our readers think. Would you travel with a babysitter? Have you? Do you...
March 9th, 2010Because I have a 45-minute commute to work (on public transportation), I spend a lot of time reading. I'll freely admit that I have a paperback addiction and am currently on about a one-a-week schedule. So when I heard about Las Ventanas al Paraiso's new "Hot Type" program, I was instantly interested. If you're a bookworm, you'll understand why. Las Ventanas has worked out a deal with a number of American publishers so that visitors at the resort can read copies of new books before they're...
March 3rd, 2010March is Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness month, so we thought we'd pass along some of the useful information we just received from the Coalition to Prevent DVT. This is especially important for those of us who travel a lot and for anyone with any lengthy flights in the near future. The Facts: Up to 2 million Americans are affected by DVT each year, and approximately 300,000 Americans die each year from PE. Complications from DVT claim the lives of more Americans than breast cancer and AIDS...
March 1st, 2010As you start making spring and summer travel plans, you might want to think about how your flights could affect the environment. Yes, traveling in and of itself can be taxing on the environment, but did you know that some airlines are actually better about recycling than others? It's true. According to a report by the website ResponsibleShopper.org, the airline industry could do a lot to improve its recycling habits. Right now, according to their report, US airlines create over 880 million...
January 12th, 2010Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila ... it seems like The Peninsula Hotels are everywhere. And that's nice because, no matter which one you choose, you can enjoy a number of perks and even a complimentary night through their new Winter Escapes and The Suite Life promotions. The Deal: Winter Escapes The Details: complimentary breakfast for two as well as your choice of an added-value benefit (varies by hotel). Highlights include a...
January 8th, 2010A lot of work goes into planning and executing our photo shoots, and this shoot for our January/February 2010 story on Terranea Resort was no exception. The location was beautiful and the crew was fabulous, but no amount of preparation could have prevented the "freak" mid-morning fog bank that rolled into the resort. Luckily, a lunch break and a couple of indoor shots later it had moved on, allowing us to get in some final afternoon shots. Here's a glimpse of our favorite behind-the-scenes...
January 7th, 2010When planning and packing for a trip to cold climates, it is vital to have the correct clothing to stay warm. However, it's just as important to have the right products to protect and soothe skin from the cool, dry air. This was an essential tip I forgot to follow myself while spending the holidays in Lake Tahoe. My face moisturizer ran out the day I arrived; my lip moisturizer was nowhere to be found. Armed only with my eye crème and borrowed ChapStick from my brother, my lackluster skincare...
December 24th, 2009With holiday parties and New Year’s plans in full swing, the perfect pairing for any party is a great bottle of wine. Make it a biodynamic wine, and do better for yourself and the environment. I recently visited Truett Hurst winery in Healdsburg, California's Dry Creek Valley, and was blown away by the beauty of the property, as well as their biodynamic farming principals. Here you will find an indoor tasting area with two tasting bars and lounge area, an outdoor lounging/picnic patio (made of...
