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Elisa S

Travel Writer, Licensed Therapist- together that makes me a "travel nut".. just kidding!







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April 18th 2012

Mount Airy Resort and Casino Completely different than the original "Mount Airy Lodge!" So much has happened to Mount Airy since those heyday 70's! It remains a pristine location, and the Poconos is as beautiful as ever. However, Mount Airy has transformed itself into a full-service resort and casino! They have beautiful guest rooms and fully appointed suites. Weddings are wonderful at Mount Airy. The ballroom can hold over 200 people and the grounds are perfect for wedding photography. The Hotel is across from a pristine golf course so bring your “irons!” They now boast a full service Spa/Salon with every treatment imaginable. Try the 50 minute Swedish massage with or without essential oils that will both relax and invigorate you. The full service salon hosts top stylists and The Spa at Moun... read more



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March 23rd 2012

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino I give it 24 Karats! Formerly The Trump Marina, the COMPLETELY renovated Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino stands out from its Atlantic City counterparts in so many ways. From the huge suites to their nationally recognized restaurants, The Golden Nugget spared no expense. If you have ever visited their Las Vegas property, you will recognize both similarities and differences. It feels like you are in Vegas when you step into the Golden Nugget lobby without stepping foot on a plane. Their recently redone 1-2 bedroom suites are appointed with modern kitchenettes, full glass shower doors and spa accessories. Did I mention the huge flat screen television and full size dining table-perfect for having a in room football party or family gathering? A perfect location for either business conferences or couples getaways, ... read more



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June 6th 2011

The Southampton Inn What thoughts and images come to mind when you hear the words “The Hamptons?" Do you think: summer, beach, expensive, social scene, England (as in Southampton, England)? Well enter some new thoughts: Off- season, affordable, hiking. The Hamptons are replete with ALL of the above. It is a beautiful area to visit in the spring and fall as well as during the ever popular summer season! There is so much to do, from doing nothing on the beach with a good book, to hiking in the wetlands, shopping at quaint boutique shops as well as area flea markets, to participating in a very active nightlife. Charities and celebrity fundraisers abound, but you can just as well sit back in your Inn’s rocking chair, looking over home grown gardens surrounding a wrap around deck. ... read more



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March 28th 2011

The Perfect Poconos.... Do you want to get away for late winter skiing? Perhaps for an early spring weekend, a family holiday, a couples retreat? Well, you dont have to look or go to far to find any and all of the above! The POCONOS are perfect! Within a two hour drive from NYC, NJ or Philadelphia. The Pocono region of Pennsylvania has so much to offer everyone from individuals, to couples, families, seniors, and even businesses! The Inn at Pocono Manor: Need a new location for a business meeting? A school or family reunion, even a mini-moon (short honeymoon)? Well, the Inn at Pocono Manor is filled with activities, great food and pristine panoramic views of the Pocono Mountains! Their onsite, full service spa offers hour or day long pampering from top spa professionals. If ... read more



The View From Vegas

Published: February 24th 2011North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas
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Elisa S
February 24th 2011

The View from Vegas Where else except in NYC can you find something to do 24 hours a day? LAS VEGAS, that’s where! They even have a hotel by the same name, “New York-New York.” New York New York boasts a life size Statue of Liberty, a NY Style Deli, an Empire State Building replica and many more NY themed activities and stores. The “Strip” is constantly being built up with new and/or renovated hotels, conference centers, high end malls and famous restaurant chains. One of the newly renovated hotels is The Tropicana, located on the North side of strip. Centrally located and close to all of popular Vegas nightlife and headliner shows, The Tropicana hotel has a resort/tropical feel. A tropical feel in the Vegas desert? Is that possible? Yes it is! You will be ... read more



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Elisa S
February 4th 2011

Beautiful Bermuda: Vacation Paradise Where can you swim with dolphins in international waters, delight in magnificent views, and receive glorious spa treatments, all less than three hours by plane from NYC? In Bermuda, that's where! A quaint and extremely English, eco-friendly island, Bermuda is only 22 miles long and three miles wide. It has a much larger feeling, because Bermuda is filled with endless activities, rich history and beautiful beaches. Pristine coral reefs for snorkeling and amazing golf courses are also in abundance on the island. Bermuda is famous for hosting annual national and international golf tournaments in the mid-summer through early fall season. **The ads displayed by Google are in no way associated with Image and are only generated by a word association with the article's contents.You can find several luxury resorts on the island. ... read more



"The Royal Mountain"

Published: October 15th 2010North America » Canada » Quebec » Montréal
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Elisa S
September 9th 2010

“The Royal Mountain” Montreal is a perfect travel destination for singles, couples or families. Shortly after you arrive in Montreal you will quickly realize that you already speak French! “Déjà vu,” “Ces’t la vie,” even the word Montreal itself is French for “Royal Mountain.” Ok, so perhaps you are not “fluent” in French. No worries, “Montrealers” are bi-lingual in English and French. Just as NYC is a city which sits on Manhattan island, Montreal is both a city AND an island. It feels so much like a city, until you reach the mountain top which overlooks all of Montreal. Bring binoculars and sunglasses. You will see as far as the famous Olympic Stadium and majority of the St. Lawrence River which basically surrounds the island. Even on a foggy day you will see and sense ... read more



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August 24th 2010

Do you need a vacation? That is a redundant question if you ask me. Ofcourse you NEED and WANT a vacation! Perhaps you do not have enough time to fly or drive for hours on end. Did you ever consider Connecticut for a weekend getaway? So close to the NY metropolitan area, yet far enough away to feel like you are on vacation. What comes to mind when you think of Connecticut? American History? Antiques? Casinos? If you stay at the gorgeous Hotel Sierra in Shelton Connecticut, you will be near EVERYTHING CONNECTICUT. Located in Fairfield County, midway between Manhattan and Mohegan Sun, Shelton, Ct. is a town of approximately 40,000 residents. Shelton was known historically as a industrial town. Today it filled with local businesses, large retailers and a quaint village area. Shelton was settled ... read more



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Elisa S
July 15th 2010

At Home in the Hamptons- Grasmere Inn From Westhampton Beach to Amagansett, the Hamptons region of Long Island is filled with quaint shops, exciting activities and beautiful beaches. Vacationers and year-round residents can enjoy a reprieve from the city heat and congestion. During very busy summer weekends along Montauk Highway (Rte. 27) and even with popular nightclubs bustling in the Hampton Bays and Southampton alike, you can always find little getaway spots and reclusive beach areas. Both single and family friendly, the Hamptons are within a three-hour drive or bus ride from NYC. The Hampton Jitney now offers direct bus service from parts of Brooklyn to the Hamptons, for the non-city dwellers. It's a great way to travel when you are sans car, or you want to read a good book and not be bothered by ... read more



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Elisa S
July 6th 2010

-Martha’s Vineyard¬- The Two “MV’s” A Maiden Voyage to Martha’s Vineyard. Getting to New England from New York via the Sea Streak Ferry is an amazing experience in itself. By the time we reached the second “MV,” Martha’s Vineyard, we were both exhausted and excited. Excited and ready to begin the travel writer’s experience. But wait! The experience already began! It began onboard the AMERICAN built, 405-passenger, twin-hulled Catamaran called the Sea Streak Ferry! You have most likely seen The Sea Streak “streaking” across the NY Harbor and Atlantic Highlands, NJ, on daily trips between the two ports. They also have a unique WEEKEND only service from NJ and NYC to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. It started the weekend before Memorial Day, and will go through the summer. You can getaway without sitting in traffic! There is ... read more






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