Articles for October, 2011
Monday, October 31st, 2011
We rank top 10 lesbian bars in North America, including SF's Lexington Club. Credit: Hannah Cairns.
By Matthew Link
Any traveling woman knows that finding a decent lesbian bar — or any lesbian bar at all — can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Many major cities have merely a token once-weekly “girl’s night” at a gay men’s bar. So after combing the map of the U.S. and Canada, we came up with the indispensable list below — the best of the best, at least in our subjective opinion! (And don’t worry guys, these party-hearty venues are all boy-friendly.) (more…)
Tags: LGBT, LGBT travel
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Monday, October 31st, 2011
Día de los Muertos art often depicts skeletons with colorful, vibrant whimsy. Credit: DavidDennisPhotos.com.
By Amy Drew Thompson
Don’t let the name scare you. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) was a holiday before it was a horror movie. Like 3,000 years before. And the venerable Mexican celebration not only honors the dearly departed, but welcomes their spirits back for a joyous visit. Guests at Cozumel hotels this time of year can join in on the experience.
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Tags: Cozumel hotels, Mexico Vacation
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
More than a museum: the award-winning 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky.
By Mark Chesnut
The Elysian Hotel Chicago may have been voted the No. 1 hotel in the United States in the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards. But that Windy City oasis of cool is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to award-winning hotels around this hemisphere. After poring over countless awards including the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and the AAA Five Diamond Award, we’ve cobbled together a list of five additional hotels that should be on every traveler’s itinerary wish list. (more…)
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
Booking a pre-holiday Orlando vacation means smaller crowds and plenty of family fun. Credit: Jim Moore.
By Jennifer Olvera
The holidays: They’ll arrive in the blink of an eye. That means the frenetic pace that goes with will ensue in no time, too. With that in mind, pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds – not to mention Christmas events – are compelling reasons to book Orlando vacations in November. (more…)
Tags: Florida hotels, Orlando vacations
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Soak your sea legs post-dive at the InterContinental Presidente Cozumel’s Mandara Spa.
By Amy Drew Thompson
Outside of saucy exercise videos, the bends are not particularly sexy, but they’re a calculated risk scuba enthusiasts run in pursuit of their passion for undersea exploration. Lucky for those looking to spend long blue days with eels and rays along the walls of the breathtaking Columbia and Palancar reefs, many Cozumel hotels come complete with sumptuous spas where Cousteau wannabes can soak, sweat and massage away post-dive exhaustion. (more…)
Tags: Beach Vacation, Mexico Vacation
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Baltimore by boat: the city's Inner Harbor is overflowing with things to do. Credit: Kymagirl.
By Blane Bachelor
A big part of the charm of this harbor city is its proximity to the water. So why not soak up as much of that coastal culture during your Baltimore vacation as possible? Our recommendations for seaworthy activities, plus some great Baltimore hotels, are sure to be a hit with both landlubbers and sailors at heart.
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Tags: Baltimore vacations
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
NY towers as a top holiday travel spot, according to the 2011 Holiday Travel Insider Index. Credit: mastermaq.
By Valerie Moloney
In a sign of the times, travelers surveyed by Orbitz revealed that they would cut back on holiday gifts this year if necessary to cover higher travel costs. The Orbitz 2011 Holiday Travel Index, which gauged the holiday travel plans and preferences of nearly 800 respondents, showed that more than 80 percent of the pool planned to spend at least one of the upcoming holidays with their family. About 68 percent said that they were willing to reduce holiday gift expenses – or forgo presents altogether — if higher airfares necessitated the sacrifice. (more…)
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Banyan Tree Bangkok's Latitude blows other rooftop bars away with panoramic views of the cityscape.
By Erin Behan
There’s nothing more relaxing, or romantic, than reposing at a beautiful Bangkok bar, tropical drink in hand. What’s extra nice is when that bar is in your hotel — if you’ve ever been in a hotel without one, you know the pain of having to leave your hotel for a drink. Regardless of whether you’re staying at one of these Bangkok hotels, only a fool would skip these three hotel bars while on vacation. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok hotels, Bangkok vacations
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Adventure on high: EdgeWalk at the CN Tower lets you become part of the Toronto Skyline.
By Blane Bachelor
This Canadian metropolis may be the site of a booming arts scene and the Toronto International Arts Festival, but it’s also packed with activities that appeal to adrenaline junkies, too. One that will definitely earn some bragging rights: dangling, hands-free, from a harness 116 stories above the iconic CN Tower, in a thrilling new attraction called EdgeWalk.
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Tags: Toronto hotels, Toronto vacations
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