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Go Wild on Valentine’s Day

I’m a sucker for holidays… even the ones greeting card companies invent simply to boost sales. So it should come as no surprise that I found the following travel deal irresistible. The title alone grabbed my attention. Then again, it could be because my 3-year-old is wild about animals and our local zoo is closed until March. If you live or visit areas in warmer climates you don’t have to deal with seasonal closings, which is why places like the Honolulu Zoo can host clever events such as “Love Gone Wild” just in time for Valentine’s Day. Animal magnetism takes … Continue reading →

Celebrity News: A Birth, A Death, and a Free Man

Pretty soon he’ll be able to start his own hockey team… or at least contribute to a couple of figure skating pairs’ teams. Olympic champion ice skater Scott Hamilton and his wife, Tracie, just added another boy to their growing family. According to news reports, baby Maxx Hamilton arrived at 7:51 a.m. this morning. He weighed in at 7 lbs., 8 oz., and measured 20 inches long, according to proud papa Hamilton. Maxx will reportedly be joining 4-year-old big brother, Aidan at the family’s Tennessee home in a couple of days. The 49-year-old gold medal ice skating champ and his … Continue reading →

More Romantic Valentine’s Getaways

If you are looking for a romantic setting to wine and dine your beloved this Valentine’s Day you’ve come to the right place. In my previous blog I listed several Cupid-friendly locales within the United States that are catering to lovebirds who want to enjoy February 14th in a secluded setting. This blog contains luxe accommodations the world over, which are hoping to attract couples this Valentine’s Day. In Canada the legendary ski resorts of Banff/Lake Louise and Whistler are rolling out the red and rose petal strewn carpet for couples in love. The picturesque Post Hotel, which proudly features … Continue reading →

Romantic Valentine’s Getaways

I realize that Valentine’s Day is still three weeks away, but if you are planning to treat your sweetheart to a romantic getaway then you need to book your trip as soon as possible. Hotel managers say the weekends prior to and following Valentine’s Day (this year the holiday falls on a Thursday) fill up quickly this time of year, especially at properties that offer special Valentine’s Day Romance packages. If you really want to impress your beloved on February 14th then consider heading to the ultra-luxe Residences at The Chateaux situated mid-mountain in Deer Valley Resort’s elite Silver Lake … Continue reading →