By: Brandy Black I am a long-time fan of the Huntington Dog Beach. We have taken our wheaten terrier there since he was a tiny pup but now that we have kids it’s hard to motivate for the hour-plus trip to the dog beach with everyone in the car, only to turn around and come […]
By: Shannon Ralph World Travel Holdings (WTH) recently announced the debut of a new website offering a fresh take on planning the perfect vacation. VillaRental.com provides a new and novel way for the traveler to search for and create a customized trip based on their travel style and their specific reasons for traveling. Unlike other […]
By: Brandy Black Park Hyatt Aviara, located in Carlsbad, CA just minutes from Legoland is a parents’ oasis. Formerly a Four Seasons property, I assure you it hasn’t lost its quality of service or attention to detail. Upon check-in a red wagon full of kiddie toys was presented to our daughter by one of the […]
By: Shannon Ralph Nevada Tourism Commission has launched a new website catering to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender traveler. The site, gay.travelnevada.com, lists gay-friendly hotels and events of interest to the LGBT community. Several Las Vegas resorts are listed as gay friendly. Among the Las Vegas events listed on the website are Gay Nights […]
By: Heather Somaini I’m about to go on a rant. Traveling with babies, toddlers, and kids is amazing and wonderful and super terrible all at the same time. We’ve had some very fun trips completely ruined by flight attendants and other passengers. Come to think of it actually – it’s always been flight attendants. […]
By: Madge I just returned from China on a 33-person tour with a high-end company, and I have some advice for travelers looking to visit the country. First, you must decide whether you want to travel with a group (small or large), or individually (with maybe just one partner). Secondly, you must pay close attention […]
By: Trisha Barnard Hotel Monaco Portland is a unique luxury hotel in downtown Portland just steps away from shopping, restaurants and the beautiful Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The famous Pioneer Square is only a couple blocks away. Hop on to MAX Light Rail and get whisked to the Washington Park Zoo or the gorgeous […]
Brought to you courtesy of The Seattle Lesbian This spring, the Matthew Shepard Foundation Gay Ski Week will make its grand debut! With the sunshine and snow, there will be a full series of fun ski events and parties. This will all bring attention to the foundation’s mission and expand its message of tolerance, advocacy […]
This article is brought to you courtesy of The Seattle Lesbian What to take: The plans were complete, however the packing was not! Being a person who hates to be caught unprepared, I packed all of those just-in-case items –you know, just in case I’d need them. When it’s 36 degrees in Seattle, it’s difficult […]
By: Susan Howard Tucked away and surrounded by rolling hills sits La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA (near San Diego). As a private trainer, I am often concerned that my clients will lose headway when they go on vacation. High fat foods, an abundance of cocktails, and nowhere to workout except the one […]
