Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you…Divas have I got a deal for you! Half Moon, a luxury resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica that prides themselves on providing exceptional service and being noted as one of the finest resorts in the Carribbean is offering incredible deals this fall.
This gorgeous resort stretches across 400 lushly landscaped acres, boasts 33 stately three- to seven-bedroom villas, each with its own personal staff and pool, 152 luxurious suites and 46 breathtaking rooms. Talk about an oasis in paradise! Now get ready, here comes the best part…their fall package offers the lowest rates of the year, starting at only $159!
The package, valid from September 1-October 31st, includes accommodations, unlimited use of tennis courts, gym, paddle-boats and kayaks as well as a personal invitation to the managers cocktail party. The best part for families is that children ages 3-12 sharing a room with two adults stay for free (maximum of two children per room).
Rates are as follows for double occupancy: (Minimum stay three nights)
Superior room $159
Deluxe room $189
Junior suite $239
Deluxe suite $359
Hibiscus and Royal suite $419
Imperial and Spa Suite $679
2 Bedroom Royal Suite and two bedroom Hibiscus suite * $649
*Price based on four adults
The voucher code for Fall Break is HMFB09. All rates are subject to 10% service charge and 8.25% tax.
Pick up the phone and call your travel agent because Jamaica is calling and Half Moon is waiting!
If you’re looking for a fabulous summer getaway that won’t break the bank, then the Mammoth Festival at Mammoth Mountain is the place to be. This fabulous festival takes place August 14-16, 2009 and celebrates the finer things in life: wine, music, food and art—all in the beautiful outdoor setting of ski resort turned summer destination Mammoth Lakes, California. Not only is the festival fabulous, but the special lodging packages are superb! Here is what is included:
Mammoth Festival Package from $98
Package includes two nights lodging, admission to Saturday’s main event at the wood site with unlimited wine tastings and concerts, a commemorative event t-shirt and a commemorative wine tasting glass for each adult on the reservation.
Ultimate Mammoth Festival Package from $125
Package includes two nights lodging, admission to the Friday wine walk in the Village, admission to Saturday’s main event at the wood site with unlimited wine tastings and concerts, admission to the champagne brunch at the Yodler on Sunday, a commemorative event t-shirt and a commemorative wine tasting glass for each adult on the reservation.
Visit MammothMountain.com for further details on festival tickets and lodging.
For more information on the Mammoth Festival visit our Calendar of Cool.
Relax, Recharge & Rejuvenate this fall as The Sands At Grace Bay Turks & Caicos Resort partners with Fit Yoga editor Rita Trieger to host its final
yoga-inspired weekend of 2009!
The Sands at Grace Bay will be hosting its final “Relax, Recharge & Rejuvenate Weekend” of the year from October 2-5th, 2009 at a special discounted rate. This yoga-inspired 4 day/3 night all-inclusive offer features twice daily yoga instruction by Fit Yoga editor-in-chief Rita Trieger, a soothing spa treatment, a snorkeling excursion on Grace Bay Beach and much more. This popular weekend package is based on availability, so don’t wait any longer to book a rejuvenating, oceanfront retreat!
Enjoy 4 days/3 nights on stunning Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos for only $1,395.00, single occupancy. The complete package includes:
Spacious garden studio accommodations; breakfast and dinner daily; twice daily yoga classes taught by Fit Yoga editor-in-chief Rita Trieger; goody bag of spa/yoga products; one complimentary spa treatment courtesy of Spa Tropique at The Sands; spa incentive good for 10% off of one additional treatment; and a snorkeling excursion on Grace Bay Beach.
Inspired by the natural elements and beauty of the Turks & Caicos Islands, this special weekend will be an extraordinary time of rejuvenation, renewal and personal discovery. Participants will be able to choose from a creative and interesting variety of classes and activities resulting in a unique opportunity for a very personal experience. Individual classes will focus on a wide range of intentions from building strength and improving flexibility to developing meditation practices that will help to cultivate abundance and reset goals.
For reservations and to check availability, call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; online or contact your travel agent.
Next month, I will be packin’ up and moving back to Madrid, Spain—my true love. However I will only have a short time to soak up my fave city before I’m off on my next BIG adventure—I have been assigned by Tango Diva to cover the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago trail through Northern Spain. The plan is to set off from Saint Jean Pied de Port, in the south of France on August 28th and arrive in Santiago de Compestela —entirely by foot—on October 5th, my birthday. I will be writing and tweeting from the trail daily, and I will be posting digital videos along my 5+ week journey.
In planning my adventure, I have become a hiking gear research nut! When it came to researching and actually trying on backpacks, I decided: my hips don’t lie. It is the hips that bear the brunt of the weight of the backpack. Not only did I want to select a backpack that can be custom hip molded, I also needed to choose a backpack that was lightweight and comfortable, yet large enough to carry 5 weeks worth of belongings.
After careful consideration, reading user reviews and a trip to my local REI, I decided to go with the Osprey Xenon 70. I thought I would share my experience with receiving a proper backpack fitting.
I arrived at my local REI—admittedly looking like the very antithesis of a hiker in my summer frock and wedge sandals—and headed straight to the backpack department. My non-adventure-ready-appearance, coupled with the puzzled look on my face, caused the sales associate on duty to immediately approach me and incredulously ask if I needed any assistance. My rapid-fire “yes!” seemed to warm his heart and he took pity on me. I told him of my upcoming adventure and he sprung into action with an energy one wouldn’t expect from a man his age.
He began to cluck about like an over-protective mother hen, measuring my back along the spine and my hips with a tape measure, all the while stressing the importance of receiving a proper fitting. And was a really ready for such a grand adventure? After reviewing my measurements, it was determined that I—at 5’9″—was long-waisted with a prominent iliac crest. Again, my hips don’t lie.
When it came time to actually try on various backpacks, the sales associate looked concerned to let me walk around the store with a backpack and heels on, let alone send me out into the world with one. As I tried on the first backpack, I felt as how many brides must feel—it was love at first dress backpack. I ended up trying on several, but it was the first one that felt the most right—the Osprey Xenon 70. In addition to having all the specs I was looking for technically, the fit and comfort—especially of the hip belt—was what immediately won me over.
As I was leaving the store, I waved goodbye from afar to my mother hen and although I can’t be certain, I’m pretty sure I saw a proud tear in his eye.
If you’re in the market for a backpack but feeling a little lost, I highly recommend you visit a professional retailer. The sales associates at REI are exceedingly helpful, informative and will ensure you receive the proper fit.
Although Osprey hipbelts are comfy right off the shelf, Osprey exclusive CM Certified™ heat molding is available at REI and will accomplish in minutes what may take several days to achieve. That additional, custom comfort will be immensely appreciated on my first day—Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles is the hardest one day of the whole Camino.
Zion Lodge, located in the gorgeous Zion National Park in southern Utah, is announcing a new package for arrivals from Aug. 16 through Sept. 3. Called Zion Plus, the package includes accommodations for two nights, a breakfast buffet for two people each morning, sack lunches for two people on one day and a discount coupon of up to 20 percent off items purchased in the lodge gift shop. The package is priced at $328.70 for two people in a standard lodge room and $356.70 for two people in a Western cabin, representing a discount of 15 percent off regular rates. The retail discount is 10 percent for purchases between $25 and $49 and 20 percent off purchase of $50 or more.
Late summer is a really nice time to visit this part of Utah – it’s still warm and beautiful, but minus about 7,000 screaming tourists. Book the package online, or call 1-303-29-PARKS (1-303-297-2757) or toll-free at 1-888-29-PARKS (1-888-297-2757). Callers should mention the promotional code “ZIONPLUS.”
Sure it’s during hurricane season, but at least it will be less crowded and at this price, you can’t afford to miss it! Pick up some travel insurance and get ready to set sail.
The price of an 11-night Mexico cruise was just slashed to a new low of $549 per person for four fall sailings on the Norwegian Sun with Norwegian Cruise Line. The sailings are roundtrip from San Francisco.
This special price from CruiseNow.com comes to just $49 per day, and it covers all standard meals and entertainment.
The package, which must be purchased by Aug. 4, includes:
- 11-night sailing from San Francisco on the NCL Sun
- Sailing dates of Sept. 20; Oct. 1, 12, 23
- Stops in La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo and more
- Two onboard coupon books per cabin worth up to $400 each
Ever since I finished reading the new Jimmy Choo book, I have become even more obsessed with someday owning my very own pair. Well ladies…. it looks like dreams do come true after all.
This autumn, British accessory brand Jimmy Choo will bring its international glamor and covetable shoes and bags to selected H&M stores. The collection will be available from November 14 in around 200 stores across the world. It is the first time that H&M is collaborating with an accessories brand, and—to celebrate Jimmy Choo—will extend its design vision for this collection to women’s clothing to complement the accessories.
“Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags… add instant style to the simplest of outfits. This collaboration is particularly exciting because it’s our first shoe designer collection.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative adviser, H&M.
Yeeee! Can’t wait! For more info check out the official H&M Press Release.
Janelle Wang is a finalist to co-host with Regis on the “Live with Regis and Kelly” talk show. Please vote for her. Voting ends tomorrow night at 7pm PST. You can vote twice, today and tomorrow. Let’s get a San Francisco local up there on the network.
Here’s the link: http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/contests/guestcohostsearch/index.html
UPDATE: JANELLE GOT THE VOTES & WILL BE ON REGIS & KELLY !
bedroom villas, each with its own personal staff and pool, 152 luxurious suites and 46 breathtaking rooms. Talk about an oasis in paradise! Now get ready, here comes the best part…their fall package offers the lowest rates of the year, starting at only $159!
