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July 26, 2007
Summer fun in Fairbanks

There are so many things you can do to fill a summer weekend in Fairbanks Alaska - especially since it never gets dark! Fairbanks features golf, hiking trails, Hot Springs, kayaking & canoeing, even Alaska's only Pioneer themed Theme Park!

The North Star Golf Club
is America's northernmost 18 hole course, and features a gift shop, a cafe, visitor specials, and you're likely to see some wildlife!

The Chena Hot Springs Resort is a one of a kind Alaskan year round resort featuring more than 80 lodge rooms and an outdoor hot springs rock lake. Enjoy the full service restaurant & bar, and family activities galore! With an on site massage therapist and flightseeing tours, you could spend a whole weekend at Chena Hot Springs Resort and relax the time away.

Test The Waters Adventure Sports
offers Rafting canoe & kayak classes and rentals. They also offer Scuba classes and rentals. Take advantage of the weather and get out on the river!

Spend a day at Pioneer Park, featuring shops, food vendors, a park complete with carousel, museums and more family fun. Pack a picnic or reserve a pavilion for a barbecue - whether you're celebrating a special event or just the summer, Pioneer Park is a great way to spend a summer day in Fairbanks!

posted by luv2travel! at 11:05 AM

July 25, 2007
Tacoma Day Spas : Girlfriends Getaway

Ladies, gather your friends and go for a girlfriends getaway weekend in Tacoma Washington, and visit these delightful day spas!

Biella Spas : A quaint and elegant European village is a tranquil backdrop for an offering of the latest specialized spa servies for women and men, as well as first-class medical aesthetic treatments, hear salon and barber service.Nurture and beautify your body and inspire your soul through Biella Spas life-changing experiences designed to ease you into a luxurious world of stress-free relaxation beyond your imagination.

Olympus Spa is a total health conscious spa which combines Eastern medical techniques and Western relaxation techniques. It is the first in the Northwest. It focuses on a variety therapeutic baths, saunas, far-infrared energy rooms and other services such as body scrubs, and professional massage therapy.

At Savi Day Spa, they create a sanctuary for you with comfortable surroundings, peace, and serenity. Your experience will exceed your expectations. They will listen to your needs and goals, providing result-oriented services. Genuine relationships, individual attention and caring are what make our staff at Savi Day Spa special and unique.

posted by luv2travel! at 9:39 AM

July 24, 2007
Romance in Scottsdale


I'm planning a romantic weekend getaway in Scottsdale Arizona, and I'm having a hard time picking which resort to go to. I'm torn between FireSky Resort & Spa, Four Seasons at Troon North, and The Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club. They're all offering special deals on romantic summer vacation packages in Scottsdale, including day spa services, deluxe suites with in-room spas, complementary champagne, and other delightful amenities. I guess if I can't pick the one that sounds the best, we'll just have to plan on going back for another romantic weekend in Scottsdale again soon!

posted by luv2travel! at 12:30 PM

Baseball In The 'Burgh 2007

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some time in Pittsburgh, and you like baseball, then Baseball in the ‘Burgh is perfect for you! Baseball in the ‘Burgh includes $3 off any seat in the park, 2 Pirates baseball caps waiting for you upon arrival at the hotel, your choice of participating Pittsburgh hotels, some within walking distance to lots of other family-oriented Pittsburgh hotels and attractions only a short drive from the park.

Summer is a great time to come to Pittsburgh. Not only is the city full of exciting things to see and do, it's the only time you can catch the Pittsburgh Pirates - and take advantage of this great offer. Explore what ESPN calls "The Best Ballpark in the USA." It's PNC Park, home to Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates and jam-packed with old-time ballpark flair, unique cuisine and a stunning view of the city skyline.

posted by RachaelD at 10:19 AM

July 12, 2007
2007 Hospitality Awards in Bloomington, Indiana

If you're planning a getaway weekend, you might need some ideas on where to go, and where to stay and what to do when you get there. The Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau presented the 2007 Hospitality Awards on a Thursday evening in May during a reception at the John Waldron Arts Center. Awards were given in several categories, recognizing both individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the tourism industry over the past year. In addition, winners were announced for this year's National Tourism Week Photography Contest, "The Funky Side of B-town."

The best of the best in Bloomington attractions, restaurants and lodging properties receive recognition each year during National Tourism Week. The CVB awards area tourism industry partners annually for their enthusiastic participation in bringing visitors to the county and helping to ensure their positive travel experiences by going above and beyond ordinary levels of customer service.

CVB interim executive director, Laura Newton said, "We are proud of all of our industry partners, both on the front lines and those behind the scenes. We all work together to create a quality visitor experience and make tourism the third largest industry in Monroe County. National Tourism Week is our chance to send a big thanks out to everyone who helps make Bloomington a great place to visit."

This year's Hospitality Award winners are:
Best Restaurant or Bar: Crazy Horse
Best Art or Entertainment Attraction: IU Auditorium
Best Festival or Event: Arts Fair on the Square
Best Outdoor Attraction: Farmers' Market
Best Uniquely Bloomington Attraction: Tutto Bene
Best IU Attraction: IU Athletics
Best Lodging Property: Hilton Garden Inn
Manager of the Year: Kathy Richardson, IMU
Front Line Award: Ben"Jazz" Bolton, Hilton Garden Inn
Behind the Scenes Award: Michelle Stapleton, Convention Cntr.
Above & Beyond Award: Hilton Garden Inn, Team
Hospitality Partner of the Year: Bloomington Cooking School


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posted by luv2travel! at 9:35 AM