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Snowbuzz: Sleigh Rides

By Ann Wycoff | December 2, 2008 |

This the season for sleigh rides to add to the holiday fanfare. Eat, drink and be merry on any of these alpine adventures.

Australia: Living It Up Down Under

By Kate Ayrton | December 2, 2008 |

Why stay home this Christmas when you can turn your world upside down and rent a fabulous home in Australia for the holidays? Contemporary Hotels offers independent boutique accommodation known for its design-conscious beach houses and villas.

Travel Goes Mobile

By Eric Hiss | November 24, 2008 |

Travel has always been about going mobile, but that distinction is taking on a decidedly different meaning lately as mobile phone technologies and applications—particularly those relevant to “smart phones” such as the iPhone—change the way we travel.

Cool Kayaks and Clear Waters

By Kate Ayrton | November 24, 2008 |

For seafaring adventurers, these fun transparent and collapsible kayaks make glass-bottom boats a thing of the past.

Hotel Buzz: SLS and Montage Beverly Hills Open

By Terena Thyne Eisner | November 24, 2008 |

The former Le Meridian hotel on La Cienega gets a new facelift thanks to a collaboration between Philippe Starck and L.A. nightlife veteran Sam Nazarian. The new SLS mixes contemporary elegance with a theatrical flair.

Eiffel Tower To Get Makeover

By Eric Hiss | November 17, 2008 |

One of the world’s most recognizable icons is getting an upgrade.

Fly First Class for the Price of Coach

By Terena Thyne Eisner | November 11, 2008 |

If flying first class in a downsized economy seems like a thing of the past, not to worry, we’ve got a hot tip for you: discounted first-class tickets on every domestic airline. Known as a Y-Up or Q-Up fare, they allow you to fly first class for slightly more, the same price, or even less than coach.

Mammoth Mountain, Deer Valley & Telluride: Skibuzz

By Ann Wycoff | October 28, 2008 |

Tired of the grueling five-hour drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Mountain for that ski fix? Horizon Air just announced nonstops from LAX to Mammoth Yosemite Airport, starting December 18th with affordable tickets at $79-$99 each way.

No More Lost Luggage

By Terena Thyne Eisner | October 24, 2008 |

Tired of trying to stuff all your belongings into a carry-on to avoid the hassle and long lines of checked bags? Or maybe you just don’t feel like lugging your snowboard along for that weekend in Aspen. For your next trip, check out Luggage Forward.

Aman Alert

By Ann Wycoff | October 21, 2008 |

In Sanskrit, Aman means peace. In reality, Aman means supreme luxury. Check out the latest sanctuary, Amangiri, set in a private canyon near Lake Powell, soon to open in May 2009.

Travel Like a Star

By Terena Thyne Eisner | October 17, 2008 |

Ever wish you could travel like a celebrity and never wait in a security line? Dream no more. Wandermelon has the inside scoop on how you can get star treatment at the airport, for as little as $100.

Give and Go

By Eric Hiss | October 1, 2008 |

While you’re trolling the internet over the next few months looking for holiday travel bargains, consider making a pitstop at the newly launched GoodShop.com. A traveler’s “win win,” this site lets you shop for travel deals while simultaneously doing some good.

Speak Spanish Wines

By Eric Hiss | September 16, 2008 |

How’s your Spanish? Wine knowledge that is… For those whose interest in Spanish vino goes beyond pleasure into the realm of passion or profession, the Spain Wine Academy is offering a master seminar in Spanish wine in New York from October 21-23, 2008.

HI-Tunes

By Eric Hiss | August 1, 2008 |

For decades, Hawaii has been the source of a rich musical legacy that extends far beyond the kitschy realm of the late, great Don Ho. Now, you can learn the seductive style from some of the world’s best at the fourth annual Ledward Ka’apana Aloha Acoustic Workshop, hosted by the hosted by the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach.

LA's Island Paradise

By Ann Wycoff | July 7, 2008 |

People continually complain about the crowds and transformation of Southern California but, ironically, few denizens or visitors have explored the majestic Channel Islands just a few miles off shore. To experience the natural beauty of SoCal à la Jurassic Park, book a boat trip with Island Packers based in Ventura or Oxnard.

Viva la Revolucion

By Eric Hiss | May 23, 2008 |

Ah Mexico, land of colonial towns, gorgeous beaches and hostile restaurant takeovers… Say what? That’s right, wandermelon got word that the Battle of El Pez continues along the sunny sands of the normally tranquil town of Tulum, located along Mexico’s Riviera Maya.