Chain Hotels Worth Booking Now

Posted by Nicole Hockin, Special Contributor
Hilton Garden Inn
Chain hotels are a no-go for many travelers who think of themselves as intrepid explorers rather than hot breakfast-hunters. On the other hand, plenty of travelers are of the "if it's not... read more

Ultimate Weekend Guide to Park City

Posted by Marie Elena Martinez, Special Contributor
Waldorf Astoria, Park City
Park City, Utah is chock-full of frolicking celebrities and shearling-clad shutterbugs on standby every year around this time. From Jan. 19–29, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off the 2012... read more

7 Hotels for Breaking Resolutions

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
SLS Hotel
You can’t eat less, drink less, spend less, and get into less (fun) trouble all year, can you? Kick off the inevitable end of those noble resolutions with a luxuriously sinful stay at one of... read more

9 Active Retreats to Kick-Start 2012

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Bike ride through Tuscany
Before those resolutions get sidelined (it is only mid-January, people), book a trip that re-envigorates fitness and well-being goals while also acting as a full-fledged vacation. We’re betting... read more

10 Best Hotels for Wine Lovers

Posted by Valaer Murray, Special Contributor
Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
A full day of wine tasting can be strenuous, so it’s essential that travelers sampling the best a wine region offers have a comfortable place to rest their weary bones (and foggy heads). Beyond... read more

11 Chic and Affordable Beach Escapes

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Cooper Island Beach Club
Is it just us, or does January sometimes feel like an extra-long case of the Mondays? We spent all our loot on gifts for loved ones and holiday travel, and now it’s cold, we’re broke, and... read more

The Yeatman, Oporto’s Winery Hotel

Posted by Roger Morris, Special Contributor
Yeatman Hotel
Winemakers are generally known for their hospitality, and many have set up bed-and-breakfast facilities as add-ons to their wineries in order to accommodate wine tourists. A few larger wineries have... read more

Super Bowl XLVI Hotel Packages

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Lucas Oil Stadium
We don’t know who’s even playing in the Super Bowl yet, but Indianapolis (not a huge jet-set destination in February) is set to be jam-packed with sports fans for the weekend of Feb. 5.... read more