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Memorial Day Hotel Packages
<p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/M/F/3/waldorf_astoria_pool.jpg" border="0" alt="Swimming pool at Waldorf Astoria Orlando" width="290" /></p><p>One last spring vacation list. Memorial Day is officially the start of summer, but leave a day early and call it your last spring fling.</p><ul><li><strong>Las Vegas</strong>: Book a one-bedroom condo suite in <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/lasvegas/fr/signature_mgm.htm">Signature at MGM Grand</a></strong> and enjoy the full kitchen or live it up at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/01/21/two-amazing-meals-at-mgm-grand.htm">MGM Grand's fabulous restaurants</a>.</li><li><strong>Times Square, New York City</strong>: Try the <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/newyorkcity/p/algonquin.htm">Algonquin Hotel</a></strong>, a literary-themed historic hotel that has just begun offering free ebook downloads to guests.</li><li><strong>Chicago</strong>: Opening March 24, Kimpton's new <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.hotelpalomar-chicago.com/">Hotel Palomar</a></strong> in downtown Chicago has rates Memorial Day weekend starting at $139 a night.</li><li><strong>San Francisco</strong>: I'll take any excuse to spend time at the luxurious <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/california/fr/ritzhalfmoonbay.htm">Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay</a></strong>, about 45 minutes outside of San Francisco; Memorial Day weekend rates start at $349 per night. In the city, the <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/sanfrancisco/fr/hyattfishermans.htm">Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf</a></strong> has rates starting at $203.</li><li><strong>Orlando</strong>: The new <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com/">Waldorf Astoria</a></strong> is the swankiest place in Disney World, with Memorial Day rates starting at a very reasonable $179 per night. The newly rebuilt <a href="http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/DISLB/hoteldetail?"><strong>Holiday Inn Hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort</strong></a> next to Downtown Disney is a good budget choice, rates that weekend start at $93.</li></ul><p>For more Memorial Day hotel deals, check out these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/holidays/tp/Memorial_Day_Weekend.htm">Family-Friendly Hotel Deals for Memorial Day weekend.</a></p><p><sup><em>Image of the swimming pool at Waldorf Astoria Orlando copyright Charlyn Keating Chisholm, licensed to About.com.</em></sup></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/18/memorial-day-hotel-packages.htm">Memorial Day Hotel Packages</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/">About.com Hotels / Resorts / Inns</a> on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 08:50:34.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/18/memorial-day-hotel-packages.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/18/memorial-day-hotel-packages.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://hotels.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/18/memorial-day-hotel-packages.htm&zItl=Memorial Day Hotel Packages">Email this</a></p>
Mother & Daughter Getaways
<p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/L/F/3/red_mountain_hiking.jpg" border="0" alt="Hiking program at Red Mountain Resort in Utah" width="290" /></p><p>Mother's Day is coming up, and I have to say, it's my personal favorite holiday. I get presents without having to buy them for anyone else (OK, except my own mom), everyone has to be extra nice to me, I get to choose how we spend the day, I don't have to change any diapers and I don't even turn a year older. What's not to love?</p><p>Of course, with my mom living several states away, I don't get to see her as much as I used to. I'm thinking this year it might be nice to get away, just the two of us. But where? Here are a few ideas for mother-daughter getaways, for Mother's Day or any time the two of you can get away.</p><ul><li><strong>Spa</strong>: I love the idea of a stress-free, spa-filled pampering weekend. You can spend the day getting massaged and beautified at the spa, then catch up over a light healthy lunch while someone else cooks and cleans. I like the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/fortlauderdale/ig/Hyatt-Bonaventure-Pictures/Red-Door-Spa.htm">Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa</a> at the <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/fortlauderdale/p/fll_bonaventur.htm">Hyatt Regency Bonaventure</a></strong> near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.</li><li><strong>Retreat</strong>: The clientele of <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://spas.about.com/od/sout5/fr/Redmountain.htm">Red Mountain Resort & Spa</a></strong>, mostly women and mostly repeat visitors, told me a lot about the unique experience it offers. Beautiful, peaceful desert surroundings, fitness seminars and classes, hiking excursions, the Sagestone Spa, and healthy-yet-delicious food in the one restaurant combine for a rest from the everyday.</li><li><strong>Big City</strong>: <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/newyorkcity/fr/muse_hotel.htm">The Muse</a></strong> in NYC is bringing back its Sex and the City package, the perfect girls' getaway which includes a suite; a personal driver to visit Sex and the City haunts like Jimmy Choo, Magonia Bakery, and Carrie's brownstone; breakfast in bed and cocktails at NIOS. Other hotels offering Sex and the City packages include the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.thedorchester.com/girls%20weekend">Girls Weekend</a> at <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/london/fr/dorchester.htm">The Dorchester</a></strong> in London and the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.affinia.com/Special.aspx?name=Sex-and-the-city-Carrie-On">Carrie On</a> package at <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.affinia.com/Hotels.aspx?city=New-York-City">Affinia's five New York City hotels</a></strong>.</li></ul><p><sup><em>Image of a hiking expedition from Red Mountain Resort in Utah, copyright Charlyn Keating Chisholm, licensed to About.com.</em></sup></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/17/mother-daughter-getaways.htm">Mother & Daughter Getaways</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/">About.com Hotels / Resorts / Inns</a> on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 11:03:16.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/17/mother-daughter-getaways.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/17/mother-daughter-getaways.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://hotels.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/17/mother-daughter-getaways.htm&zItl=Mother & Daughter Getaways">Email this</a></p>
Best Spring Break Hotels
<p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/K/F/3/amsterdam_cafe.jpg" border="0" alt="Sidewalk cafe in Amsterdam" width="290" /></p><p>I turned to Kathleen Crislip, our guide to Student Travel, for this year's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://studenttravel.about.com/od/springbrea1/tp/to_spring_break.htm">Spring Break travel hot spots</a>. I wasn't necessarily looking for the crowds, but for good prices and favorable weather. After all, college students aren't the only ones who deserve a week off in the spring. Here are my picks in some of this year's best Spring Break destinations. (BTW, Acapulco is where the MTV madness will be this year, so avoid at all costs.)</p><ul><li><strong>Cancun</strong>: I love <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/cancun/p/clubmedyucatan.htm">Club Med Yucatan</a></strong> for great food, lots of (included) activities and a beautiful stretch of beach, at one end of the hotel zone.</li><li><strong>Bahamas</strong>: Mega-resort <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/fr/atlantis.htm">Atlantis Paradise Island</a></strong> will never leave you bored with a multitude of restaurants, swimming pools and marine life.</li><li><strong>Miami/South Beach</strong>: The newly-renovated ($1 billion) <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/miami/fr/fountainebleau.htm">Fontainebleau Miami Beach</a></strong>, two miles from South Beach, has HDTVs with advanced sound systems, iMac computers and a full-service spa. On South Beach, <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/miami/fr/sagamore.htm">Sagamore, the Art Hotel</a></strong>, has an art gallery and the cool Art Video Bar.</li><li><strong>Amsterdam</strong>: A low-cost and central choice is <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/amsterdam/fr/radissonblu.htm">Radisson Blu</a></strong>, a block from an area filled with inexpensive and delicious ethnic restaurants, plenty of those famous coffee shops, and a great used bookstore. A more upscale, but still central, choice is <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/amsterdam/fr/dylan.htm">The Dylan</a></strong>, which I love for its romantic, historic vibe, quiet and relaxing courtyard bar and views of the beautiful Keizersgracht Canal.</li><li><strong>London</strong>: The central location of <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/london/fr/sofitel_stjames.htm">Sofitel London St. James</a></strong> is perfect for sightseeing, and crowds are historically low at this time of year.</li><li><strong>Paris</strong>: There's never a bad time to visit Paris - OK, well maybe August. My pick for this city of art and artists is <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/paris/fr/academies.htm">Hotel des Academies et des Arts</a></strong>, a small, affordable boutique hotel in the middle of the creative and casual Latin Quarter.</li><li><strong>Puerto Vallarta</strong>: I prefer to stay a short ride away from the main crowds; try the <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/mexico/p/villadelpalmar.htm">Villa del Palmar Flamingos</a></strong>, one of Nuevo Vallarta's newest resorts on Banderas Bay.</li><li><strong>North American Ski Resorts</strong>: I like the size and amenities of <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/snowbird/p/cliff.htm">The Cliff Lodge & Spa</a></strong>, or the energy of <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/parkcity/ss/deer_valley.htm">Deer Valley</a></strong>, both in Utah.</li><li><strong>Baja</strong>: The ultra-luxurious <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/bajacalifornia/p/oneonlypalmilla.htm">One&Only Palmilla</a></strong> is where the rich and famous go to escape the crowds.</li><li><strong>Dominican Republic</strong>: I love flying into no-hassle Punta Cana Airport, a short drive to my favorites, <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/dominicanrepublic/p/punta_cana.htm">Puntacana Resort and Club</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/dominicanrepublic/p/club_med.htm">Club Med Punta Cana</a></strong>.</li></ul><p>Want something different this year? Kathleen also lists <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://studenttravel.about.com/od/springbreakvolunteers/qt/alternate_sprin.htm">volunteer vacations</a> for your spring break.</p><p><sup><em>Image from a sidewalk cafe in Amsterdam copyright Charlyn Keating Chisholm, licensed to About.com.</em></sup></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/16/spring-break-hotels.htm">Best Spring Break Hotels</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/">About.com Hotels / Resorts / Inns</a> on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 10:32:56.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/16/spring-break-hotels.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/16/spring-break-hotels.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://hotels.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/16/spring-break-hotels.htm&zItl=Best Spring Break Hotels">Email this</a></p>
Golfer's Paradise on Florida's Atlantic Coast
<p><a href="http://hotels.about.com/od/florida/ig/Ponte-Vedra-Inn/Ocean-Course--16.-c6y.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/g/D/3/Ocean_Course_16.jpg" border="0" alt="Hole No. 16 on the Ocean Course at the Ponte Vedra Inn near Jacksonville, Florida" width="290" /></a></p><p>Golfers are drawn to the <a href="http://hotels.about.com/od/florida/fr/ponte_vedra.htm"><strong>Ponte Vedra Inn & Club</strong></a>, near Jacksonville on Florida's Atlantic coast. Kathy reports, "As a beginning golfer I decided to take a lesson and check out some of the resorts 36 holes of golf at the Ocean Course and the Lagoon Course. I was impressed by the helpful coaching of the female golf pro who instructed me. After some basic drills we played several holes, which gave me a taste of what the resort courses have to offer. I definitely have to get back down to take on those gorgeous greens after my game matures.</p><p>"Golfers will want to stop at Lauden Golf just down A1A from Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. The custom golf shop can alter your clubs so they will perform better for your height and individual swing speed. And they will also "spline" your clubs as they do for many of the golf professionals who live in the area. I purchased a custom set of clubs there while in town and have been enjoying them ever since..."</p><p><strong>Read More:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/florida/fr/ponte_vedra.htm">Review of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/florida/ig/Ponte-Vedra-Inn/index.htm">Pictures of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://clk.about.com/?zi=11/1h4&zu=http%3A//reviews.about.com/6843/c1f34-C006bL/submission.htm%3Freturn%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fhotels%252eabout%252ecom%252fod%252fflorida%252ffr%252fponte%255fvedra%252ehtm%26submissionparams%3Dsdn%253Dhotels">Have You Stayed at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club? Tell Me What You Think</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/florida/Florida.htm">More Florida Hotel Reviews</a></li></ul><p><sup><em>Image of Hole No. 16 on the Ocean Course at the Ponte Vedra Inn near Jacksonville, Florida courtesy Ponte Vedra Resorts</em></sup></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/11/golfers-paradise-on-floridas-atlantic-coast.htm">Golfer's Paradise on Florida's Atlantic Coast</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/">About.com Hotels / Resorts / Inns</a> on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 08:24:41.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/11/golfers-paradise-on-floridas-atlantic-coast.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/11/golfers-paradise-on-floridas-atlantic-coast.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://hotels.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/11/golfers-paradise-on-floridas-atlantic-coast.htm&zItl=Golfer's Paradise on Florida's Atlantic Coast">Email this</a></p>
Choices Abound at Atlantis Paradise Island
<p><a href="http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/ig/Atlantis/Paradise-Island.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/_/D/3/paradise_island.jpg" alt="Overview of the Atlantis megaresort on Paradise Island, off the northern edge of Nassau in the Bahamas." width="290" border="0" /></a></p><p><a href="http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/fr/atlantis.htm"><b>Atlantis, Paradise Island</b></a> does everything bigger. "Where is the pool?" takes on new meaning when there are 13 from which to choose. There are 40, yes 40, restaurants, bars and lounges to appeal to every demographic, from romantic dinners targeting couples to family-friendly affairs with baby in tow. Add to that a plethora of activities, from gambling at the largest casino in the Bahamas, to swimming with the dolphins, to the brand-new AKA kid's camp and you won't found yourself bored. You can spend a long weekend here--four days and three nights is a popular package--and still not cover the whole property.</p><p><strong>Read More:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/fr/atlantis.htm">Review of Atlantis</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/ig/Atlantis/">Pictures of Atlantis</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://clk.about.com/?zi=11/1h4&zu=http%3A//reviews.about.com/6843/e1f34-C006bN/submission.htm%3Freturn%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fhotels%252eabout%252ecom%252fod%252fbahamas%252ffr%252fatlantis%252ehtm%26submissionparams%3Dsdn%253Dhotels">Have You Stayed at Atlantis? Tell Me What You Think</a></li><li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/od/bahamas/Bahamas.htm">More Paradise Island, Bahamas Hotel Reviews</a></li></ul><p><sup><i>Image of the Atlantis megaresort on Paradise Island, off the northern edge of Nassau in the Bahamas, courtesy Kayak</i></sup></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/10/choices-abound-at-atlantis-paradise-island.htm">Choices Abound at Atlantis Paradise Island</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/">About.com Hotels / Resorts / Inns</a> on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 12:17:24.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/10/choices-abound-at-atlantis-paradise-island.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/10/choices-abound-at-atlantis-paradise-island.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://hotels.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://hotels.about.com/b/2010/03/10/choices-abound-at-atlantis-paradise-island.htm&zItl=Choices Abound at Atlantis Paradise Island">Email this</a></p>
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