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Run, rabbit, run.

March 8th, 2010 by Catherine

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Ever since first learning about the Rabbit Run Inn, I’ve been obsessing over a trip there. Nestled 90 minutes outside Chicago, within Michigan’s Harbor Country, the inn is incredibly modern and plush, with a finely-tuned balance between nature and luxury. With only four rooms available year-round, charm is definitely not something the establishment lacks. I’ve got my sights set on a long weekend away this summer, splitting time between Chicago and this darling little spot.

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Room rates vary between the seasons, maxing at $235.00 per night during the summertime. For more information on booking your stay, click here.

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Spring break?

March 2nd, 2010 by Catherine

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Could there be anything nicer than a trip to Turks & Caicos to conquer the last few remaining weeks of winter? I’ve got my sights set on a dreamy ocean view room at the Parrot Cay resort. My budget, however, has different plans for the next few weeks, and it doesn’t include the beach. Oh well. I can always daydream!

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Sail away.

February 18th, 2010 by Catherine
{Image courtesy of Travelzoo.com}

{Image courtesy of Travelzoo.com}

Cruises haven’t really been my thing, perhaps on account of feeling claustrophobic at the slightest hint of confinement. But with a deal like this one from Caribbean Cruises, I may work on my issues and book a fast getaway. For $299 and with very limited departure dates (April 24th and May 3rd only, with destinations determined by when you leave), this trip would be perfect if you have the time off and are alright with an itinerary planned for you. Choose from Jamaica and Grand Cayman on the 24th, or Turks & Caicos and the Bahamas on the 3rd, with all cruises departing from Miami.

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Keeping a sunny state of mind.

February 10th, 2010 by Catherine

As I type, I’m nervously glancing out the window at the ever-accumulating snow falling outside my window. With no signs of it letting up, I’m plotting an escape once the snow melts. Where to, you ask? To the hotel in California that seems to be on everyone’s mind. Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere described the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs as having a “hip, retro vibe with a black and white photo booth in the lobby, shampoo that smelled of California tangelos and hammocks that lined the pool.”. Niki from World In A Paper Cup was also blown away, saying “The little details were incredible, the food was to die for, and the decor was uber chic yet utilitarian at the same time….plus they had alcoholic snowcones!”. Check out their full reviews here and here.

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With these glowing reviews in mind, there’s bound to be coincidental meaning behind the perfectly timed travel alert I received this morning. For Travelzoo subscribers only, the hotel has slashed prices on their Standard King rooms starting now through June 8th to $79.00 a night.

Perks from staying at this hotel include:

  • Free bike rentals
  • Communal fireplaces
  • Hammocks alongside the pool
  • Free Wi-Fi (but who would want to spend the day online when you’re in Palm Springs?)

So just as soon as the snow melts, I’m going to try and convince the man in my life to whisk me away to thaw out.

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{Image courtesy of the L.A. Times}

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{Image courtesy of the L.A. Times}

Click here for more information on how to book your own Ace escape. If it’s any incentive, I heard they serve alcoholic sno cones, which would sound appetizing on any other non-snowy day.

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Make like a bird and fly south for winter.

February 4th, 2010 by Catherine

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With winter showing no signs of letting up (thanks a lot, Phil), maybe now’s the time to make a break and head south for a quick break. Fly.com just listed super-sweet deals from New York City to Florida, for under $200 (with exact fare dependent on arrival city), including taxes. Not sure if you can escape the 9-to-5 drill? These fares last until May, so you’ve got plenty time to convince your boss you need a vacation!

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Wish you were here.

January 29th, 2010 by Catherine
Anyone remember what it feels like to be stressed?

Anyone remember what it feels like to be stressed?

Seriously – how adorable is the Postcard Inn in St. Pete Beach, Florida? Dubbed “an easygoing beach hotel with a bohemian edge” by Travel + Leisure, room rates have now been slashed to $79 a night through March, with a few other sale days in April. There’s a central fire pit and patio, where guests can mingle amongst themselves, and then of course there’s the beach where you can sweep your cares (and winter chills) away.

To book, click here. And don’t forget to write!

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Come fly.com with me.

January 13th, 2010 by Catherine

fly_logoLooking to flock west for award show season (and warmer weather than our frigid beloved east coast?). Fly.com has got you covered. With its simple search engine and abundant resources, a few simple clicks of the mouse generated dozens of roundtrip, tax-included fares for under $300. Now that’s award-winning performance.

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Absolute ski-luxe.

January 8th, 2010 by Catherine

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My winter loathing may have met its match at Utah’s Stein Erikson Lodge. What’s to dislike about one of the world’s premiere ski destinations?

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A chance to stay where Brad Pitt slept.

January 6th, 2010 by Catherine
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A weekend of mayhem awaits...

If you’ve ever dreamt of sleeping amongst the (celebrity-esque) stars, then your chance is about to arrive. The Hotel Gansevoort just slashed prices, when ordinarily, rooms at this New York celebrity hotspot go for upwards of $450. Standard Rooms are currently going for $198 a night! So if you’ve dreamed of rubbing elbows with the who’s who of celebrity, you can now afford to do so without bankrupting yourself. That’s so D-List.

With a swanky rooftop pool and loft, bustling bar and amenities aplenty, you’ve got plenty ways to create your very own celebrity scandal, right in the heart of the West Village. No word on how long the sale will last, so if you’ve been thinking about a trip to New York, I’d hop to it and book already!

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Come on pretty mama…

December 17th, 2009 by Catherine

Without trying to sound like a broken record, I miss the heat. I’ve mentioned my love for warm weather here and here, and while I try to remain optimistic that winter won’t be that bad this year, it’s hard to do so when an arctic chill hits you in the face before 7 in the morning. Brr. 

This is what bliss looks like.

This is what bliss looks like.

The folks at CheapCaribbean.com must sympathize with winter whiners like myself, because they’ve drastically slashed prices on trips to the Bahamas starting in early January through June 23rd. Bookings must be made by March 3rd to land the package, which includes airfare, four nights at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in a guaranteed ocean view room, and a $100 resort credit for food and beverage, all for around $500-$600, depending on your departure city. Be sure to include promotional code BAH300SPR for $300 in instant savings.

With access to golf, beautiful beaches, a Las Vegas-style casino, and 8 restaurants and bars, there’s an abundance of things for you to do, no matter what your age and preference of activities. And with average winter temperatures of 70-80°F, it’s the perfect debut my new favorite dress on for size.

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