Recession? What recession? Amangroupies take note: The newest in the ultra chic and haute, haute, haute chain of boutique resorts has opened just north of Page, Ariz., and Lake Powell, amidst 600 private, gated acres of rock canyons and plateaus. Like its siblings in the Amanresorts chain, the Amangiri, Sanskrit for peaceful mountain, is tricked [...]
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Looking for a place in Maine to rest your head that won’t bust the budget? Check out these accommodations. Some are waterfront, others not. Some have a bit, uhm, more character. If you’re used to five-star lodgings, these won’t cut it; some wouldn’t earn two, perhaps barely one. But all are clean and pass my sniff test.
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Bermuda proves that good things come in small packages. Located 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, N.C., Bermuda comprises 181 islands and islets, packing four centuries of history and heritage into 21 square miles.
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Despite the perception of travel writers having glamorous and luxurious lives, Hilary often travels on her own dime, and she’s cheap. To get the most out of her meager travel dollars, she employs these 15 strategies.
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Discounted lodging is abundant these days, but here’s a deal that deserves some recognition. Check into a participating Maine lodging property May 1-22 and get 50 percent off the regular rate, courtesy of the Maine Innkeepers Association’s annual Hospitality for Habitat program. The catch? You must write a minimum $35 check to Habitat for Humanity, the organization that gives a hand up, not a hand out, to deserving working families. All monies contributed support nine Habitat chapters in Maine.
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Fly to a ski destination with only carry-on luggage? Friends are incredulous when I tell them I’ve flown to Marble Mountain, Newfoundland (powder, baby!), Whistler, British Columbia (Oympic dreams), and Salt Lake City, Utah (powder and Olympic dreams) with only a roll-aboard and my boots. Here’s how I do it.
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Quebec’s Winter Carnival just ended, but the oldest city in Canada has plenty of winter fun and amazing cultural discoveries for any traveler. Here are Hilary Nangle’s notes on 10 great activities and sights in Quebec.
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Almost everyone has heard of Robert Redford’s Sundance film festival, but mention the ski resort of the same name, and the response is often a quizzical one eye raised, huh? If you’re a skier or snowboarder, put this Utah gem on your must-visit list.
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I’m just back from a five-day road trip, and my inner curmudgeon is on a rant. Whether I’m staying at a cheap no-frills motel, a fancy-schmancy inn, or a five-star resort, what I seek in a room — beyond cleanliness and a good mattress — is simple.
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Long favored for its desert climate, championship greens, posh hotels, and tony shops, Scottsdale is also a top destination for art lovers. The resort setting combined with the number and assortment of top-notch galleries generates an artistic energy that’s rivaled only by Santa Fe, N.M.
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