Accommodations

Imagine your vacation is over and your suitcases are packed, in the taxi ready to take you to the airport and you are ready to go home.  Imagine you are with your family with whom you have vacationed in NYC, all of you coming from…

Yahoo released their list of the most searched for travel destinations. Using data from searches for hotels in specific areas, the search engine was surprised to find New York didn't even "crack the top ten." In 2012, Paris, Las Vegas,…

I have always wondered where celebrities go to getaway. When they are constantly on a plane to L.A. for a premiere, off to Cannes for the film festival or filming on some gorgeous island...where do they go to vacation? I usually address my…

This daddy has been in need of a luxury hotel getaway for some time, so a stay at Le St-Martin Hotel didn't come soon enough! As the saying goes, good things are worth waiting for and Le St-Martin did not disappoint. Located right smack…

There is something about Chicago that makes me so comfortable in the city. It is rich with culture and home to the Cubs, the Blackhawks, Da Bears, Da Bulls and the White Sox. New York and L.A. tend to steal the big city spotlight, but…

When you are young and traveling, there is something about the magic of seeing what is behind the door to your hotel room. Sliding that card in, hearing the little click and opening the door to a reveal of two double beds, a tv and desk…

Some of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever experienced focused on kid friendly activities. There is just something about sharing the culture and experiences with your kids that makes it even more special. The memory of seeing my…

Everyone loves a great deal. Who would pass on a saving a bundle? "Keep more money in my wallet? No thanks!" said no one ever. So, the promise of flash sales and discounts are a lure for us all and when you are trying to accommodate a large…

I love an adventure. There is something about the thrill of experiencing something new, and maybe even a little daring, that can make a vacation even better than your average summer jaunt. My family makes a yearly pilgrimage to Florida to…

By now, I am sure you know what a nerd I am for deals…and Harry Potter. And ‘The Walking Dead.’ And wine. You get the crazy picture. I thank my Great Aunt Yetta for passing down the discount hunting gene. She taught me that you should…