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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Packages at Hotel Valley Ho</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>Hotel Valley Ho is Downtown Scottsdale’s mid-century modern landmark. Originally opened in 1956 and reopened in 2005 after a complete restoration, this 193-room urban retreat blends old with new: vintage design with modern amenities like wireless Internet access throughout, flat screen televisions in each room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. There’s also ZuZu, VH Spa for Vitality + Health, and OH Pool Bar + Cabanas.</p>
<p>We had the opportunity to have a <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/spectacularly-groovy-sunday-brunch-at-cafe-zuzu/" target="_blank">spectacularly groovy Sunday brunch at ZuZu</a> back a few months ago.  We quickly learned that Hotel Valley Ho knows how to make very special memories.</p>
<p>With this foreknowledge, we can assure you that their Valentine&#8217;s Day packages are certain to be just as memorable.</p>
<h5>Valentine&#8217;s Day Packages at Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale</h5>
<p>Hotel Valley Ho has some swell offerings this Valentine’s Day — dinner at ZuZu, the Romance Package, splendid spa specials, and a variety of rooms and suites suited to sweethearts.</p>
<p>ZuZu will be featuring drink specials and an a-la-carte, three-course menu created just for the evening, along with its regular dinner menu. For an in-room treat, overnight guests can order amenities like chocolate-covered strawberries, Champagne, and handcrafted truffles.</p>
<p>The hotel also offers the Romance Package. A Red Flower aromatherapy candle is a gift upon arrival. Complimentary turndown service is offered, with delivery of a half-bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and fresh seasonal fruit. Also included is a complimentary in-room movie and breakfast in bed or at ZuZu. *$20 per person maximum for breakfast. All package items exclude tax and gratuity. Meals do not include alcohol.</p>
<p>VH Spa for Vitality + Health is featuring two specials for Valentine’s Day, for both couples and singles. The Romance Package for Two includes two 60-minute Aromatherapy Massages, followed by chocolate-dipped strawberries and two glasses of champagne served on the spa deck ($300, includes service charge). For singles, the Loving the Single Life Package includes a 60-minute Aromatherapy Massage, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and a glass of Champagne ($150, includes service charge). Both packages are available Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14.</p>
<p>Rooms are available from $259 per night; the Romance Package starts at $346 (rates are for February 14) Dinner, spa, and room reservations can be made at 480.248.2000 and at <a href="www.hotelvalleyho.com" target="_blank">www.hotelvalleyho.com</a>.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure: this is a sponsored post brought to you on behalf of Hotel Valley Ho.</em></p>
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		<title>Hawaii, The Big Adventure Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>Over the past four years, Hawaii, the Big Island has been our annual winter visit to the tropics.</p>
<p>We love Hawaii Island because it&#8217;s bigger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined, has one of the world&#8217;s most active volcanoes, and has two volcanic peaks that rise from sea level to nearly 14,000 feet.</p>
<p>Of all the islands, Hawaii Island is the most ecologically diverse, with natural environments ranging from the desert plains of Ka‘ü to the rain forests above Hilo, to sometimes snowcapped Mauna Kea. There are said to be 13 climatic regions on earth and Hawaii Island has all but two, the Arctic and the Saharan.</p>
<p>We could sing the praises of Hawaii Island for hours.  However, the thing that we like most about Hawaii Island is that it is somewhat undiscovered by most American travelers.</p>
<p>Think about it, a somewhat undiscovered Hawaiian island that is barron of the massive throngs of people found on some of the neighboring islands.  For decades, smart travelers have quietly visited, built homes, and enjoyed this tropical paradise without the boat loads of tourists found elsewhere.</p>
<p>Shhh.  Don&#8217;t tell anyone our secret!</p>
<p>We are soon to make another trek to Hawaii Island, sponsored by our friends at the Big Island Visitors Bureau, and they wanted us to share with you that Hawaii Island is also the land of big adventure.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a recent release from Hawaii Island:</p>
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<h2>HAWAI‘I, THE BIG ADVENTURE ISLAND</h2>
<p>Land, sea and sky adventures await Hawai‘i Island explorers.</p>
<p><strong>Hawai‘i Island</strong> – Outdoor adventure is practically everywhere you look on Hawai‘i Island. Hikers can walk in sand and snow and across a steaming volcanic crater—all in one day. Campers can pitch their tent on a beach, in a lush rainforest or on a high- desert lava plain where the rocks are actually purple. Snorkelers can float among sun- spangled reefs teeming with a rainbow of reef fish, and scuba divers can go deep for a meeting of the minds with manta rays—at night. And those who love the bird’s-eye view can board a helicopter or flight-seeing plane and cruise above this incredible landscape.</p>
<p>And all that is just for starters. Hawai‘i Island is overflowing with untold adventure stories.</p>
<p><strong>Lava Love</strong> – Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano, is home to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, (<a href="www.nps.gov/havo" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/havo</a>) which is such a natural and cultural treasure that it is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the state. More than 150 miles of trails take trekkers through lava tubes, fern rainforests, lava fields carved with ancient petroglyphs, and to remote campgrounds down by a rugged seashore or up the sometimes snowy summit of the world’s most massive mountain, 13,677-foot Maunaloa.</p>
<p>Kilauea is also home to Pele, Hawai‘i’s tempestuous volcano goddess. Since March 2008, visitors to Halema‘uma‘u Crater at the summit of Kilauea have stood in awe at the voluptuous plume of steam that suddenly appeared, rising in a seductive hula from a small (but growing) vent in the crater floor. And at night, sometimes an orange glow from the vent hints at what passionate Pele may bring. Park rangers at the crater-side Jaggar Museum are a fountain of knowledge about the eruption.</p>
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<div> Meanwhile, miles away down-slope, molten lava continues to pour into the sea in a dramatic show of steamy fireworks. Visitors can watch it all at a viewing area that requires only a short stroll.</div>
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<p>How long will the eruption last? No one knows but back up near the summit, at the park visitors’ center, rangers can tell explorers all about trails, campgrounds, guided hikes and Hawaiian cultural activities. Respected tour companies also offer interpretative drives and hikes through the park.</p>
<p>And down the road, visitors can explore the Kazumura lava tube system—the deepest, longest, tallest known lava tube system on Earth, on a guided trek.</p>
<p><strong>Ocean Commotion</strong> – Hawai‘i Island has 266 miles of coastline—more than double that of any other Hawaiian Island—and there are many ways to explore the warm, clear ocean that surrounds us. Start with charter boats—traditional Hawaiian outriggers for paddling or sailing, cush catamarans for snorkeling and scuba expeditions to tucked- away bays, sturdy craft for close-up views of lava exploding into the sea, even a real submarine with very big windows. And don’t forget the stalwart yachts that cruise Kona’s famous deep-sea fishing grounds, hooking some of the world’s most spectacular fighting fish. Adventurers can also rent kayaks to discover hidden coves on their own for snorkeling and secluded picnics.</p>
<p>But you don’t need a boat to enjoy the ocean around Hawai‘i Island.</p>
<p>Surfing (he‘e nalu) was invented by Hawaiians, and Hawai‘i Island surf breaks are so treasured that songs and chants have been written about them. Surf lessons are a perfect way to learn where to go and what to do. Two local favorites are Honoli‘i Beach Park outside of Hilo, and Kahalu‘u Beach Park just south of Kailua Village.</p>
<p><strong>Scuba guides</strong> will lead newbies or old salts out into the sparkling blue right from shore along the Kona and Kohala coasts, swirling through arches and caves, racing green sea turtles and flying weightless underwater. Or just put on your mask and snorkel and float in the shallows at one of the many beaches around the island where families love to gather. Or don’t even get your face wet—tip-toe among the tidepools and see a whole miniature world you never knew existed.</p>
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<p><strong>Star Struck</strong> – The ocean is pretty deep, but not compared to the heavens. At the 13,796- foot summit of Maunakea stand the planet’s most powerful astronomical observatories. From here, telescopes peer billions of light-years into the universe. Before going to the summit, cosmos-oriented dreamers will want to stop at the 9,300-foot visitors’ center and peer through portable telescopes to the rings of Saturn and beyond. Then they can drive or take a tour to the summit, be dazzled by a sky shimmering with more stars than they’ve probably ever seen, and stand next to the giant observatories that, at that very moment, might be discovering extraordinary new truths about our universe.</p>
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<p><strong>History and Mystery</strong> – The story of this island is chiseled into the very stone, but it is not always an open book. Prehistoric petroglyphs hint at the cycle of life. Stacked-rock ruins of heiau (temples) whisper chants of human sacrifice. Hula dancers’ hands and hips evoke the gods’ desires. No true adventurer can hope to understand the deeper meaning of Hawai‘i Island without exploring places like Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau, (“the place of refuge,”) the relic of a fishing village at Lapakahi State Park, or the commanding heiau, Pu‘u Kohola. And to explore the ancient coastal trail known as the Ala Kahakai (King’s Highway) is to feel the mana (power) of all the warriors who marched this way before, in another lifetime.</p>
<p><strong>Pedal Power</strong> – With two wheels singing beneath them, cyclists find Hawai‘i Island’s good roads and trails, temperate weather, and sweeping scenic views to be a biker’s dream. Cycling fanatics can pedal their mettle along the famously grueling Ironman route, or enjoy a peaceful glide through a former sugar plantation town to Waipi‘o Lookout, or get off the pavement and face the challenges of Mana Road on the slopes of Maunakea. They go it alone on their own bikes or rented ones, or hook-up with a bike tour company. One tempting tour goes through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and culminates in wine tasting at Volcano Winery. Hawai‘i Island’s campgrounds also make it a great place for touring bikers with a tent lashed to their saddlebags. And the valets at our resorts are happy to park your bike too!</p>
<p><strong>Horse Power</strong> – Paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboys (and cowgirls), have worked the livestock pastures along the mountain slopes of Maunaloa, Maunakea, Hualalai and Kohala since the 1800s, and continue today. Adventurers who want to ride the Hawaiian range, whether on horseback or from the saddle of an ATV, will find exciting ways to get a glimpse of paniolo life. Scenic, guided horseback rides venture into lush, mesmerizing Waipi‘o Valley and across the ranges of North Kohala.</p>
<p><strong>Whale of Fortune</strong> – Hawai‘i, the Big Island welcomes “our” beloved, migratory humpback whales back every winter, and a bevy of whale watching charters depart from our island harbors from December through April, during peak humpback whale season. Visitors and residents can also watch whales from shore, and volunteer for the annual humpback whale counts sponsored by the <a href="http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/welcome.html" target="_blank">Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary</a>. But did you know that other whale species can be observed year-round? Pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, beaked whales, sperm whales and false killer whales are frequently spotted off our shores, as are spinner and bottlenose dolphins. On Hawai‘i Island, it’s whale season all year long!</p>
<p>For info on adventure destinations, parks and tour operators, go to http://www.bigisland.org/adventure.</p>
<p>Well, that all sounds like a ton of fun.  We can&#8217;t wait for this year&#8217;s adventure.  Stay tuned!</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure:  this is a sponsored post brought to you by Hawaii, the Big Island.</em></p>
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		<title>Hotel Finder Tool Launched by Google</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>Google&#8217;s new Hotel Finder tool just might make life a little easier for luxury boomer travelers.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s say you are planning a trip to New York City and you want to find a 5-Star hotel within 15-minutes walking distance of Times Square.</p>
<p>Google&#8217;s new <a href="http://www.google.com/hotelfinder/" target="_blank">Hotel Finder</a> will help you do exactly that.</p>
<p>When using the Hotel Finder tool, you type in a particular tourist attraction, and the tool will allow you to sort by:</p>
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<li>Price compared to usual</li>
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<p>After setting the particular filters you desire, the Hotel Finder tool will then display a list of hotels.  With a simple click of your mouse, you can view pictures and information about a particular hotel.  If you like a particular hotel, you can then add it to your &#8220;short list&#8221; for further comparison.</p>
<p>Once you&#8217;ve made a decision to stay at a particular hotel, you can then book it through Expedia, Priceline, Hotels.com, or the hotels site.</p>
<p>Give it a try, and let us know what you think!</p>
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		<title>Travel Alert: Authorized Cuban Travel Open to Americans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Until recently, it has been illegal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba since the 1962 trade embargo put into place by President John F. Kennedy</p>
<p>The only travel allowed between the two countries was primarily limited to Cuban-Americans, research trips for professional and academic research, and humanitarian or religious mission trips.</p>
<p>While travel to Cuba is still not legal for the average American tourist, last year President Obama made it possible for limited numbers of people to legally travel to Cuba through &#8220;people-to-people&#8221; educational travel programs.</p>
<p>In that spirit, professional photographers Tod O&#8217;Driscoll and Otto von Munchow invite you to join them on an intimate <strong>8 Day</strong> <strong>Cuban</strong> <strong>Photographic</strong> J<strong>ourney</strong> on April 16-23, 2012 (travel provided by Insight Cuba).</p>
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<p>As part of this people-to-people exchange, group participants will meet and get to know Cubans from all different walks of life.  Participants, through an English speaking Cuban guide,  will learn about Cuban history, culture, and the joys, triumphs, and every day struggles of the Cuban people.</p>
<p>From Tod and Otto:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;Get acquainted with the romantic city of Havana and its people through interactions with the residents, visiting communities, sharing stories and experiences.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">After falling in love with Havana, it’s on to Cienfuegos, commonly referred to as “The Pearl of the South”, before settling in to soak up Trinidad’s colonial charm. While here, you’ll walk the cobblestoned streets, mingling with the residents while absorbing the history of this wondrous region. Set amongst the Sierra del Escambray Mountains to the north, where coffee plantations dominate, and the turquoise blue Caribbean Sea to the south, you’ll take in the beauty of the area, and won’t want to leave!</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Each day on the tour, you will go out with your camera to meet Cubans from various walks of life, and you will be able to hear their stories about their lives, their customs, and their country. You will also see the beautiful architecture, be seduced by the infectious Cuban music, and take in the stunning landscapes.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights of the tour include</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>A walking tour of Old Havana&#8217;s colonial streets and squares</li>
<li>Visiting a Cuban cigar factory</li>
<li>Meeting Cuban photographers</li>
<li>Touring Cienfuegos (the &#8220;Paris of Cuba) and visiting a Cuban artist colony</li>
<li>Meeting Cuban musicians</li>
<li>Touring the Miramar neighborhood of Havana</li>
<li>Meeting Cuban artists</li>
<li>Exploring colonial Trinidad</li>
<li>Visiting the Sugar Mills Valley</li>
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<p><strong>What&#8217;s included</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>4 or 5-star accommodations in Havana</li>
<li>All meals (as outlined in the itinerary)</li>
<li>Days full of guided activities</li>
<li>U.S. Treasury Department License and Letter of Authorization</li>
<li>A Cuban host (travel guide)</li>
<li>All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events</li>
<li>All in-country ground transportation and transfers</li>
<li>Travel health insurance, emergency medical evacuation, and trip cancellation coverage (up to $1,000)</li>
<li>Insight Cuba Travel Handbook</li>
<li>24-hour emergency service</li>
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<p><strong>What&#8217;s not included</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Flights to and from Miami, and international flights to and from Havana are not included in cost of the program (prices to Havana vary depending on the season, but can range from $400 up to $600+)</li>
<li>$50 visa charge</li>
<li>$20 Fed Ex charge</li>
<li>$50 Administration fee</li>
<li>This cost also does not include any fees to be paid to Fototecha (the Cuban Photographers group we will be meeting with).</li>
<li>$25 Cuban departure tax</li>
<li>Tips for your guide, driver, chambermaids, bell hops and waiters are not included in the program fee.</li>
<li>Any <em>optional</em> event that requires an admission fee such as museums, night clubs, a baseball game, etc.</li>
<li>Beverages or snacks which are not part of a meal (i.e., a beverage or snack purchased between meals).</li>
<li>Individual transportation within Cuba for <em>optional</em> activities.</li>
<li>All expenses of a personal nature such as room service, phone, mini-bar, laundry, internet access, etc.</li>
<li>Any excess baggage charges.</li>
<li>Cost of obtaining a passport.</li>
<li>Any additional cost(s) not included in the itinerary.</li>
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<h5>Instructors: Tod O’Driscoll and Otto von Munchow</h5>
<p><strong>Tod O’Driscoll</strong> is an award winning photographer with twenty two years experience. He has an M.A. in Photography, and his work has taken him all over the U.S., as well as to Mexico, Europe and Africa. His fine art, documentary, and event photography have all been awarded top honors in various regional, national and international competitions over the years, and his work has been published by corporations, universities and print and web publications.</p>
<p><strong>Otto von Munchow</strong> is a documentary photographer based in Bergen, Norway. In 1989, he studied at the International Center of Photography in New York City, where he assisted acclaimed documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark. Since then, he has photographed in Africa, the Ukraine, Thailand, Norway, Cuba, and all over Europe. His work has been published in many print and web publications. He first visited Cuba in 1991, and has returned many times since then, as he loves Cuba and the Cuban people.</p>
<p><strong>Cost of the trip is $3,695</strong> (double occupancy). A single supplement is an additional $300 per each single room request. A deposit of $600 is required to reserve your place on the trip.</p>
<p>For more info. on the trip (including pricing details, etc.), please visit: <a href="http://www.phototourscuba.com" onClick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'phototourscuba.com');return false;">www.phototourscuba.com</a>.  To reserve your place, please call: (206) 948-9481 or (480) 313-8121, or email: <a href="mailto:odriscollphoto@msn.com" target="_blank">odriscollphoto@msn.com</a></p>
<p>This program is organized and operated by Insight Cuba. Insight Cuba has been issued a specific license by The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, which authorizes registered guests of their programs to visit Cuba legally.</p>
<p>This trip sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.  As a photographer, and a lover of unique travel experiences, this trip would definitely merit our personal consideration if we weren&#8217;t already committed to other travel during the time of this excursion.</p>
<p><em>Disclosure:  this information is brought to you as a sponsored post paid for by World Photo Tours.</em></p>
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<p>One of the great missions of our website is to peruse these lists on your behalf, go visit, and bring you back a report filled with lush photography, videos, and more.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a recent press release that we hope might spark a few travel ideas in your mind.</p>
<p>If so, be certain to head to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theroamingboomers" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and share some of your pictures.</p>
<p>ORLANDO, Fla., (Jan. 20, 2012) – AAA announced today the 126 lodgings and 53 restaurants that earned the AAA/CAA Five Diamond Award® designation for 2012. These select establishments represent just 0.3 percent of the total 59,000 AAA/CAA Approved and Diamond Rated lodgings and restaurants.</p>
<p>Of note among the 16 new additions for 2012 are first-ever Five Diamond establishments for Rhode Island and Antigua. In the restaurant category, New York tops the list for growth with three new Five Diamond establishments. California is the only state to grow in both categories, with two additional lodgings and one restaurant.</p>
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<p>During the past year, eight Five Diamond restaurants closed their doors, at least temporarily. “This 15 percent drop illustrates the speed at which the concept of luxury dining is shifting in response to the economy, changing diner preferences and a corporate redefining of acceptable luxury levels for business reimbursement,” said Michael Petrone, director, AAA Tourism Information Development. “Today the service style is more casual, with a greater focus on providing a high-quality, individualized, value-focused experience. The addition of seven Five Diamond restaurants reflects the rebound that began for this segment during the latter half of 2011.”</p>
<p>AAA’s professional inspectors, ideally positioned to observe emerging hospitality trends, noted other changes in store for 2012. For hotels, a prevalent trend is creating a home-away-from-home environment, according to AAA inspectors. Another growth area is “smarter” hotel rooms that learn guests’ habits as they use a central remote to control everything from heating and air to lights, curtains, music and wakeup calls. In the restaurant industry, prevailing themes include more natural ingredients, locally sourced foods and healthier meal options. These include rustic fare — simple dishes with fresh ingredients — made in-house and new twists on comfort foods such as a “dusting” of dried, powdered fruits or vegetables to add texture and flavor, rather than heavy sauces.</p>
<p>“Five Diamond lodgings feature extraordinary physical attributes and meticulous personalized attention, and Five Diamond restaurants feature world-class service and imaginative menu selections using the finest ingredients,” said Petrone. “It is an amazing accomplishment to achieve and maintain this level of quality and service, and AAA is pleased to honor these properties with a Five Diamond Rating.”</p>
<h5>New AAA Five Diamond Lodgings:</h5>
<p>ARIA Sky Suites, Las Vegas, Nev.</p>
<p>The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C.</p>
<p>Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Jumby Bay, Antigua (pictured above)</p>
<p>Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Fla.</p>
<p>Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, Calif.</p>
<p>Ocean House, Watch Hill, R.I.</p>
<p>The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Calif.</p>
<p>The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, Ontario, Canada</p>
<p>The St. Regis Houston, Houston, Texas</p>
<p>New Five Diamond Restaurants:</p>
<p>Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown, N.Y.</p>
<p>Del Posto, New York, N.Y.</p>
<p>Herons Restaurant, Cary, N.C. (in the Umstead Hotel &amp; Spa)</p>
<p>The Kitchen Restaurant, Sacramento, Calif.</p>
<p>Marea, New York, N.Y.</p>
<p>Menton, Boston, Mass.</p>
<p>Restaurant Initiale, Québec, Canada</p>
<p>Noteworthy for 2012:</p>
<p>Three lodgings have maintained the Five Diamond Rating for 36 consecutive years – since 1976 when AAA first introduced the Diamond Ratings for accommodations: The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort &amp; Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.</p>
<p>The restaurant with the longest Five Diamond tenure, 24 consecutive years, since 1988, is The Inn at Little Washington Dining Room in Washington, Va.</p>
<p>Continuing a 75-year tradition, AAA’s professionally trained inspectors use published guidelines to conduct unannounced property evaluations. AAA rates more properties than any other rating entity and is the only rating system that covers the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. It is one of only two that conduct physical, on-site evaluations, assigning AAA/CAA Approved lodgings and restaurants One to Five AAA Diamonds. Travelers can access information about AAA inspections and Diamond Ratings at <a href="http://www.aaa.com/Diamonds">AAA.com/Diamonds</a>.</p>
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<p>Today, TripAdvisor announced the winners of its <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice" target="_blank">2012 Travelers’ Choice<sup>®</sup> awards</a>. The 10<sup>th</sup> annual awards has revealed premier properties in the U.S. and world, in addition to winners in the categories of Best Luxury and Bargain, Best for Service, B&amp;Bs and Inns, All-Inclusive, Spa, and Trendiest.</p>
<p>In total, 3,943 properties globally have been recognized this year with dedicated lists featured for 30 countries and eight regions worldwide. The winners are based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.</p>
<p>As we scanned the list, we noticed a few of our favorite properties:</p>
<h5>Top 25 Hotels in the United States:</h5>
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<li>#2 &#8211; The Grand Del Mar &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-grand-del-mar-is-to-date-the-best-resort-with-the-best-cuisine-we-have-ever-encountered/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#13 &#8211; Adobe Grand Villas &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/our-wonder-filled-stay-at-sedonas-adobe-grand-villas/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#16 - Four Seasons Resort Hual&#8217;lai &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-boomers-roam-to-the-four-seasons-hualalai-on-hawaii-the-big-island/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<h5>Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean:</h5>
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<li>#3 &#8211; Tortuga Bay &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/delta-vacations-luxury-travel-baby-boomers/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#22 &#8211; Jade Mountain Resort &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/video-review-jade-mountain-resort-st-lucia-caribbean-islands-baby-boomer-travel/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<h5>Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States:</h5>
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<li>#1 - The Grand Del Mar - <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-grand-del-mar-is-to-date-the-best-resort-with-the-best-cuisine-we-have-ever-encountered/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#6 &#8211; St. Regis Princeville Resort &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/our-stay-at-st-regis-princeville-resort-on-kauai-hawaii/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#15 &#8211; Waldorf Astoria Orlando &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/visiting-the-waldorf-astoria-in-orlando-florida-baby-boomer/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<h5>Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the World:</h5>
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<li>#5 - The Grand Del Mar - <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-grand-del-mar-is-to-date-the-best-resort-with-the-best-cuisine-we-have-ever-encountered/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<h5>Top 25 Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the United States:</h5>
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<li>#10 &#8211; Bardessono &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/napa-valley-travel-guide/" target="_blank">Review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#21 &#8211; The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort &#8211; <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-boulders-resort-and-golden-door-spa-carefree-arizona/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<h5>Top 25 Relaxations/Spa Hotels in the Caribbean:</h5>
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<li>#6 - Tortuga Bay - <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/delta-vacations-luxury-travel-baby-boomers/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
<li>#22 - Jade Mountain Resort - <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/video-review-jade-mountain-resort-st-lucia-caribbean-islands-baby-boomer-travel/" target="_blank">Complete review from our visit</a>.</li>
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<p>We use this, and a variety of other such lists to determine the properties that we will visit and share with you.  If we find a property, like The Grand Del Mar, at the top of a number of lists, then it is certain to be in our sights.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Have you visited any of the properties on the 2012 Traveler&#8217;s Choice list?</span></p>
<p>Congratulations to our friends at the properties listed above!</p>
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		<title>Free Admission to All National Parks from January 14-16</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Memorial.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9625" title="Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Memorial-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>WASHINGTON: Start your new year with a free visit to a national park! All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from January 14 through 16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.</p>
<p>You can literally walk in Dr. King&#8217;s footsteps at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Georgia, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail in Alabama, or the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC – just a few of the many national parks that have direct ties to Dr. King or the Civil Rights movement.</p>
<p>Other parks that will hold special events honoring Dr. King that weekend include the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC, Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey, Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Tennessee, and Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, DC.</p>
<p>“Dr. King led the fight to realize his dream of a nation free of discrimination, where every citizen was able to enjoy the inalienable rights promised to all Americans,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “Dr. King’s story and those of so many others whose efforts changed our country are preserved in the national parks, places where history happened. I hope every American can take advantage of the upcoming fee free weekend and visit their parks to experience their history firsthand.”</p>
<p>Your nearest national park can also help you keep that New Year’s resolution, whether it is to get more exercise, spend quality time with family and friends, try a new sport, learn some history, expand your horizons, or enjoy the natural world. There’s something for everyone at a national park, even in the middle of winter. Choices include snow shoe hikes, canoe trips, campfire programs, film festivals, battle reenactments, and music jams. It is also a great time of year to view wildlife such as bison in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming or grey whales at Point Reyes National Seashore in California. A list of activities can be found at www.nps.gov.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.nps.gov/" target="_blank">National Park Service</a> will also waive admission fees on 14 other days in 2012 – National Park Week (April 21 to 29), Get Outdoors Day (June 9), National Public Lands Day (September 29), and the weekend of Veterans Day (November 10 to 12).</p>
<p><em>Note: Flickr Creative Commons Photo by Tom LeGro/PBS NewsHour</em></p>
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		<title>TSA Finds Ninja Knives, Hand Grenades, and Loaded Pistols</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>We&#8217;ve heard tales of little old ladies being groped, long security lines in our airports, and imaging devices that threaten to make glowing radioactive night-lights of all of us.</p>
<p>In spite of all the negative press, perhaps we should all be thankful for what the TSA is removing from our nation&#8217;s airplanes.</p>
<p>Just look at what was found this week by the TSA:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">&#8220;An artfully concealed non-metallic martial arts weapon called a “Tactical Spike” was found in the sock of a passenger at Pensacola (PNS) after being screened by a body scanner.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">In one carry-on bag at Wichita (ICT), TSA Officers discovered a tree saw with a 13-inch blade, a pocketknife with a 3-inch blade, two throwing knives with 8-inch blades, eleven individual 30-06 rifle rounds, one 12-gauge shotgun slug, five count of buckshot, and five boxes, each containing 25 rounds of 12-gauge shotgun shells and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">In two separate incidents at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN), two sets of three throwing knives were found in carry-on bags.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">A total of three inert grenades were found in checked baggage at Salt Lake City (SLT) and Tucson (TUS). They were gifts…</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">In addition to all of the other prohibited items we find weekly, our Officers also found stun guns, a realistic replica firearm, brass knuckles, a butterfly knife, a gravity assist knife, a collapsible baton, ammunition, firearm components, daggers, throwing knives, a brass knuckle knife, a switchblade, a torch lighter containing a spring loaded knife, a butcher knife, a throwing star, and a cat eye.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">On the other hand, there are artfully concealed items&#8230; Artfully concealed means that the prohibited item was intentionally concealed with the intention of sneaking it through security:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">- A 14” cane sword was discovered at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> &#8211; A 3” double edged knife was found concealed as a belt buckle at Los Angeles (LAX).</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> Our officers found 10 loaded firearms and 3 unloaded firearms in carry-on baggage since I posted last Friday. Here’s a rundown of the 13 firearms our officers kept off of airplanes this week:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #808080;">12/24: PNS – Loaded .380 w/ round in chamber – LIT – Unloaded .22 – MIA – Loaded 9mm</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> 12/25: ATL – Loaded .32</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> 12/26: SBN – Loaded .380</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> 12/27: DEN – Loaded .380 w/ round in chamber</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> 12/28: GEG – Unloaded 9mm – DFW – Loaded .32 w/ round in chamber – MCI – Loaded 9mm w/ 22 rounds and a round in chamber – DFW – Loaded .22</span><br />
<span style="color: #808080;"> 12/29: DEN – Unloaded .22 – IAH – Loaded .22 – IND – Loaded .32 – DFW – Loaded .380 w/ round in chamber&#8221;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">How&#8217;s this for a New Year&#8217;s Resolution: let&#8217;s thank the next TSA agent we see for pulling this stuff off of our airplanes.  I don&#8217;t know about you, but I don&#8217;t care to board a plane with some dude carrying a set of ninja knives.</p>
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		<title>Save 20% on European Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>For years, the strength of the Euro has kept a great many Americans on this side of the pond.  However, with the Euro&#8217;s recent weakening against the Dollar, European travel is becoming more affordable.</p>
<p>In 2008, the Euro stood at $1.60 against the Dollar.  Today, the Euro stands at $1.30.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Falling Euro Brings American Travelers a 20% Savings From 2008 Levels!</p>
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<p>In 2008, a seven-night European hotel at €400/night cost Americans $4,480.  Today, that same hotel will cost $3,640.  Nearly a 20% savings from 2008 levels.</p>
<p>Now, before you get your European giddiness in high gear, we must also realize that the exchange rate doesn&#8217;t take into account any price increases that may have occurred since 2008.  With inflation, that €400 Euro hotel room has certainly seen some upward pricing pressure.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, this is good news for American travelers, and certainly something to keep an eye on.</p>
<p>In the meantime, take a look at European countries where the Euro is falling and their economies are experiencing financial hardship.  Ireland, Greece, and Portugal come to mind.</p>
<p>Who knows, 2012 just might be the year of the American in Paris.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Roaming-Boomers-David-Carol-Porter.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9098" title="Roaming Boomers David Carol Porter" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Roaming-Boomers-David-Carol-Porter-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Not too long ago, much of our nation was high on a drug called greed.</p>
<p>This drug would give its host an irrational perspective on the financial world, and seemingly caused a hallucinogenic haze that convinced well intentioned folks to think that what goes up might never come down.</p>
<p>This too extended into the world of travel.</p>
<p>Highfalutin world travelers were laying on the world&#8217;s best beaches and driving the travel industry to heights never before imagined.</p>
<p>Now, after 2008 market crash, the travel world&#8217;s hangover is beginning to end, and today&#8217;s traveler is looking to get more bang for their buck.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Scottsdale-Business-and-Life.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-9082" title="12-01_12 Magazine.indd" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Scottsdale-Business-and-Life.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="174" /></a>We were recently interviewed in a newly launched online magazine called <em>Scottsdale Business + Life</em>.</p>
<p>The article, entitled <em>Scottsdale&#8217;s Changing Face in Today&#8217;s Economy: The New Normal, </em>takes a look at how &#8220;normal&#8221; life has changed for many Scottsdale residents.</p>
<p>We shared how travel has changed in today&#8217;s economy (page 24), and that luxury travel doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean expensive, but rather an experience that is a cut above the normal.</p>
<p>As travel experts, we further shared that we love to share travel experiences and teach our subscribers how to get more value for their travel dollars.</p>
<p>In fact, here&#8217;s three tips that are absolutely certain to save you hundreds of dollars in your next travel experience.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">How to get More Bang for Your Travel Buck</h5>
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<li>Follow your favorite destination(s) on Facebook.  You are certain to find exciting offers.  In fact, make certain to also follow us on Facebook. We are constantly sharing travel deals we find for our followers.</li>
<li>Consider travel during off-peak times.  It is simple economics: if you travel during busy times, you will pay top dollar.  Currently, one of our favorite destinations is offering <strong>50% off their Internet rates,</strong> to followers on our Facebook page, because it is their off-season.</li>
<li>Be on the lookout for our soon to launch <em>Rewards Club</em>.  We intend to bring you thousands of dollars of valuable savings, special insider tips, and very exciting prize drawings.</li>
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<p>We recommend that you give <a href="http://scottsdalebusinessandlife.com/" target="_blank">Scottsdale Business + Life</a> a click and go read this informative new online magazine.  The pages turn just like a print magazine with the added benefit of immediately clicking to the websites mentioned in their articles.</p>
<p>And after that, come on back and let&#8217;s travel the world together!</p>
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