Publish your memoirs

Posted by Staff in Deal of the Day

Making a photo album is old school…..turning your vacation into a coffee table book is how its done these days.

Inkubook.com is a great online tool that makes it easy to turn your vacation into a beautiful book. Their photo books are printed on 100lb. archival quality silk paper, which means your photos will stand the test of time.

Right now when you sign up and refer a friend, you both receive a free book.  For more info visit inkubook.com

Live like a local

Posted by Staff in England, France, Wed. Travel Web

For those who find hotel rooms stifling, renting an apartment could be a lifeline to living like a local.  

On past trips to Paris I have relied on New York Habitat to help me find a Parisian home-away-from-home and every time they have delivered exactly what I dreamed of…..to the point I find myself never wanting to leave my faux-parisian-local life.  

The agency started with short term rentals in New York (hence the name) and then expanded into Paris.  They now offer properties in the South of France, London and Rome.

In each location they offer apartments in every price range and size. So no matter what your budget or the size of your group, you’ll be sure to find a place…..and for those on a budget your dollar goes much further renting an apartment than a hotel.  

With 12,000 apartments in their database, even the most discerning tourist will find an abode…and with the minimum stay at only three nights for many properties, you can feel like a local on a short trip as well.

Their website is super informative with very detailed descriptions of the apartments, along with many photos covering every nook and cranny….this way there are no surprises lurking when you arrive.  So when in Rome visit nyhabitat.com, to literally do as the Romans do.

Spa Preview

Posted by Staff in Deal of the Day

Former COO of the uber-deluxe spa Miraval, Joseph DeNucci, is launching a new spa venture called Borrego Ranch and Spa Resort in California.

The Spa opens officially in January but they are offering a preview deal of 17-21% off rates….which includes room, all group activities and access to resort bikes, plus no resort fees! The deal is valid Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2008 (a small amount of holiday black-out dates apply).

This is your chance to experience the next big thing in the Spa world at a discount.  To book click here

P.S. their website BorregoRanchResortandSpa.com still points to the now-defunct Casa Del Zorro (the location they are taking over)….the official website will be up November 1st 

Don’t drug Fifi

Posted by Staff in Flying, Health, Tip of the Week

When flying with a small pet in the cabin, many people tell you to give them a sedative to calm them down.

But after doing some research I’ve found that to be nicht-nicht (as Bruno would say).  

Turns out the most common sedative, Acepromazine, lowers your pet’s blood pressure and temperature, making it more difficult for them to deal with the elevation change….and this could lead to death!

So think twice if someone is trying to drug up your baby pre-flight……and yes that picture above is of my little princess, Manola.