129 Responses to “A Girlaway Giveaway!”

1. Linnea Says:
   September 5th, 2006 at 1:22 am

   I love the article on San Francisco…. after celebrating my 40th birthday there, I totally agree that this is a wonderful place to visit. I would also add to the “Top Things to do…” list driving the scenic highway from San Francisco to the Russian River Valley.

   http://www.girlaway.com/archives/131

2. Thom Says:
   September 5th, 2006 at 3:22 am

   http://www.girlaway.com/archives/118#more-118

   Mmmmm. Cake!

3. pam Says:
   September 5th, 2006 at 4:44 am

   Because I love a deal.

   http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

4. Nerd’s Eye View » Blog Archive » From the Travel Mailbox Says:
   September 5th, 2006 at 4:57 am

   [...] For more details, please see the related post: The Girlaway Giveaway [...]

5. Karin Says:
   September 7th, 2006 at 4:58 am

   This was rather unique and entertaining! The part about the puppy made me LOL!!!

6. Karan Says:
   September 7th, 2006 at 1:01 pm

   http://www.girlaway.com/archives/116 is one of my favorites. It captures a picture in time of how “they” exist without you.

7. Tracy Says:
   September 7th, 2006 at 11:20 pm

   I would have to say - http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99 - because Nantucket rocks and being someone who gets there at least once annually, you captured it perfectly. A big fan of Black-Eyed Susans, I would also add calamari at the Rope Walk and drinks at the Gazebo to the list!!!

   I went to the Cheeky Monkey for the first time this year and loved it! I think we’d get along famously… if nothing else, we’d eat well.

8. Alice R Says:
   September 8th, 2006 at 12:16 am

   More articles on getaways for you and your female buddies!

9. Penny P Says:
   September 8th, 2006 at 12:31 am

   http://www.girlaway.com/archives/133
   This is a great site!! What a great idea for a contest! Just love it!!

10. Amanda K Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:05 am

    Great site! Glad I found you.

11. Jocelyn Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:26 am

    I have two favorites:

    1. This fab review of TripHub because I’m interviewed for it and feel a swell of pride when I read it, and I’m a big fan of the site (as well as its blog editor) http://www.girlaway.com/archives/113

    2. And this is an excellent list of bakeries. Daaahlin’, I love Dahlia Bakery, too.

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/118

    Mmm, mmm, mmm… a nice list. The Dahlia Bakery is truly divine. I love traveling and dining out to try new cuisine, wine, desserts, you name it - especially in a foreign country. Gelato in Italia is perfecto!

    Here’s a compilation of culinary, wine, and other food tours I just pulled together:

    http://www.grouptripadvisor.com/2006/09/culinary_tours.html

12. Viv Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:34 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/127

    Ice Cream… what could be better?

13. zoe l Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:37 am

    I love your article on the Divinci Code:

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/64

    One of my favorite books from the past few years, and I even went to Italy for a month last year too!! Yipeee..Zoe

14. Aliah D Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:41 am

    This would be awesome for me and a close gal pal!

15. S Wyatt Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 2:11 am

    I love anything about Desprate Housewives so this article about the show was one of my favorites http://www.girlaway.com/archives/25

16. Winifred W Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 2:24 am

    oooo this sounds lke fun!

17. wanda Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 2:33 am

    the article on the biltmore estate

18. Mitra H Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:12 am

    Thank you

19. Joseph K Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:17 am

    ice cream tips…yum.

20. Pan T Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:51 am

    I am too techniphobic to know how to “add a link”, but I think an article about sunscreen options would be great. Spray on? Scented? I need help deciding.

21. jean M Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:52 am

    love Fairmont

22. Sarah P Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:55 am

    Wonderful site! Thank you!

23. Liz S Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:57 am

    The Fairmont contest sounds great!

24. Michelle D Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:09 am

    wow thanks

25. Miranda C Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 6:05 am

    This link is great. I have a tough enough time finding good prices.

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

26. David B Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 6:18 am

    Please enter me in your contest!

27. glen p Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 6:46 am

    I WOULD LOVE TO SEND MY WIFE OFF FOR A WEEK-END

28. Kirsten K Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 9:55 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117

    I have been trying to plan a trip to the Islands since I moved here and this article clinched it for me. Thanks for all the information. I can’t wait!

29. Sandra D Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 9:57 am

    Thank you.

30. Linda C Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 10:31 am

    Copley Plaza is my favorite

31. Jodi S Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 10:34 am

    would like to go with my husband if I win

32. cynthia b Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:03 pm

    sounds great

33. BJ Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 1:10 pm

    This is a great article. There are so few places like this remaining in our part of the world.

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99

34. Vickie M Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 2:17 pm

    Thanks!

35. Melissa B Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:14 pm

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/109

    My fave article because it’s a great place to stay!!!!

36. Michele G Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 3:52 pm

    My favorite article was on the Bilmore estates.

37. Stephanie V Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:43 pm

    would like to see an article about retreat based programs that combine spa services, exercise, and empowering female lectures

38. Susanne T Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:49 pm

    desperate housewives great article

39. Jean B Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:50 pm

    always wanted to hear more about san francisco

40. Janet R Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:51 pm

    love reading about desperate housewives, one of my favorite programs

41. Barbara B Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:52 pm

    great article about desperate housewives, one of my favorite shows

42. Susan L Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 4:57 pm

    I liked the Chocolate Martini!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110

43. Angela J Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 5:56 pm

    Family nearby, perfect!

44. Kimberly B Says:
    September 8th, 2006 at 8:46 pm

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/105

    I’m game!!

    I have stayed at your Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal Canada, and it was beautiful. We had a wonderful time. Looking forward to another stay.

45. Dora M Says:
    September 9th, 2006 at 12:41 am

    great site

46. Margaret G Says:
    September 9th, 2006 at 12:45 am

    Great site!

47. Tami P Says:
    September 9th, 2006 at 1:47 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117

    I love lavender and did not know this travel destination offered this as well.

48. Becky L Says:
    September 9th, 2006 at 2:04 am

    This looks like fun!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117#more-117 

49. Lori S Says:
    September 10th, 2006 at 4:00 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/105

    Who wouldn’t want to be sipping a glass of wine while being immersed in vinotherapy with Kenwood Spa’s grape-inspired treatments. This article let me imagine it.

50. Marcia S Says:
    September 10th, 2006 at 8:51 pm

    Hoping to win a girls’ trip to Dallas.

51. Jill M Says:
    September 10th, 2006 at 9:16 pm

    Please pick my name!!!

52. Mary G Says:
    September 11th, 2006 at 2:08 pm

    This is a lovely site and the Fairmont hotels shown are extremely attractive. I would love to visit them. I did stay at the one in Scottsdale AZ in June.

53. Ginger G Says:
    September 11th, 2006 at 8:49 pm

    Everyone needs to be pampered sometime!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/category/pampering/

54. Myrna S Says:
    September 12th, 2006 at 3:47 am

    I need a great night away.

55. AnnaMaria Says:
    September 12th, 2006 at 6:35 pm

    Lovely

56. Cathy B Says:
    September 13th, 2006 at 7:37 pm

    Top Ten Things to do in San Francisco

    Oh, this brings back awesome memories and makes me want to book a trip online right NOW!!! One of my favorite places on the planet! Thanks Rhonda for jogging my memory!

57. Cathy123 Says:
    September 13th, 2006 at 8:47 pm

    Oh my - will our husbands be able to handle our kids for an entire day and night alone??? I THINK SO! Please let us enjoy 36 kid free hours!!

58. Wendy F. Says:
    September 17th, 2006 at 2:11 am

    Thank you for the chocolate martini recipe. Yummmm. That was my favorite tidbit so far

    I haven’t left my kids in three years and I want to go to Boston!

59. Carol E Says:
    September 18th, 2006 at 4:30 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/132
    Since we live near San Francisco, I am always looking for articles on restaurants and theaters in the City. Thanks!

60. Jennifer K Says:
    September 18th, 2006 at 4:31 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/92
    I love Carmel, so this was a great article!

61. Margaret R Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 1:45 am

    Ancient thermal mineral waters sounds like a GREAT idea for a weekend with the girls!!

     http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/

62. Liss Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 4:33 pm

    it is every girls go given right to be pampered once in awhile!

63. Carol J Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 5:51 pm

    I think that this is a great website for us contest hounds!

64. Julia D Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 7:31 pm

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/99

    Has anyone said Nantucket yet? I love that area this time of the year - we can look at the leaves and the landscapes change colors!!!

65. Kim A Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 8:14 pm

    This article–about how to save money on purchasing flights–was very informative and a real money-saver!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

66. lynda Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 9:46 pm

    love the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

67. Sarah P Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 9:52 pm

    Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.

    http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/

68. Joan S Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 10:00 pm

    More articles on culinary tour destinations please

69. Myriam Says:
    September 19th, 2006 at 11:51 pm

    i don;t feel like a mom these days, i feel like a professional nosewiper…need to get away.

70. Francine Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 12:20 am

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/127

    Only my friends will understand why I picked an article on ice cream…I guess it’s an occupational hazard!

71. Lasha M Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 3:49 am

    It would be great to stay in such a luxurious hotel for once in my life!!

72. Phyllis Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 3:50 am

    I have been to San Juans and love it there and the Lavendar Festival is awesome - lavendar everything - you can even cook with it!!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/117

73. angela Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 7:35 am

    mmmm…chocolate and alcohol all rolled into 1! great for a relaxing night watching ur fave movie with ur dh

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110

74. Pat L Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 2:09 pm

    Fairmont Hotels make me think of being pampered. I would love to be to be pampered sometime

75. Joyce P Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 2:18 pm

    This chocolate martini sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/110

     

76. Sally M Says:
    September 20th, 2006 at 6:44 pm

    The picture looks like paradise on earth. I have never had the opportunity to visit due to costs, but have seen it from the highway, viewed numerous photos, and dreamed of this place. It would be great to be a guest at this fabulous resort.

    http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings/

77. Sheli S Says:
    September 21st, 2006 at 4:54 am

    GReaaaaaaaaaat Shopping tips here !!!!

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/category/shopping/

78. Mannon Says:
    September 21st, 2006 at 2:54 pm

    I loved this articile.

     

79. Jill Says:
    September 21st, 2006 at 6:37 pm

    I love the bakery!

80. faye l Says:
    September 21st, 2006 at 10:25 pm

    I love Fairmont Hotels. It would be great to win a trip to stay at one.
    go http://www.girlaway.com/archives/133 to enter.

81. Jan P Says:
    September 22nd, 2006 at 1:22 pm

    I would love to have a fab get-away with afriend to relax & rest

82. CRYSTAL L Says:
    September 22nd, 2006 at 1:29 pm

    I LOVE THE FAIRMOUNT CONTEST

83. connie m Says:
    September 22nd, 2006 at 5:24 pm

    Wow….this frazzled mummy would love any one of your fairmont stays any place warm!!!!

84. Dana W Says:
    September 22nd, 2006 at 7:11 pm

    pick me pick me! I’m in need of a getaway

85. Julien I Says:
    September 23rd, 2006 at 7:11 pm

    Great site.

86. Charolette A Says:
    September 24th, 2006 at 1:11 pm

    Luxury accomodations in the midwest’s greatest city–what could be better than Chicago shopping for a girlie trip!??

87. Kimberly R Says:
    September 24th, 2006 at 6:33 pm

    A girls getaway would be the perfect stress buster!

88. Tina R Says:
    September 24th, 2006 at 9:41 pm

    My friends and I could use a true rest

89. Pat K Says:
    September 25th, 2006 at 12:18 am

    Would love to have a girls getaway - even though I’m no longer a “girl” but a seasoned “girl”

90. Stacey R Says:
    September 25th, 2006 at 1:23 am

    What an awesome site.

91. Patti D Says:
    September 25th, 2006 at 10:26 pm

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/114

    I couldn’t agree more! Meg Ryan is the best

92. Tricia A Says:
    September 26th, 2006 at 12:32 pm

    “Best Time To Purchase Airline Tickets?” on Aug. 10th, 2006
    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

    This is a very informative article that gives great tips on getting cheap airline tickets! Thanks so much!

    Tricia

93. Nelda A Says:
    September 26th, 2006 at 7:17 pm

    I loved your “you go, girls!” article at http://www.girlsaway.com/archives/25

    Now I know it’s o.k. to love my husband but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Girls’ Getaway trips with my girlfriends. And what a great place to find companies offering packaged tours - makes the travel plans SOOOOO easy to arrange!

94. Kristy Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 2:25 am

    I have not yet stayed at the fairmont hotel in chicago, but have always dreamed of it. With so many things to do close by and an upper class hotel. I would just be dreaming.

    http://www.fairmont.com/chicago/

95. Judy N Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 5:00 am

    Cold ice cream on a hot day. That sounds good to me.

96. Erwin M Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 7:00 am

    Fairmont provides the perfect getaway for the wife and I, With so many fantastic Fairmonts to choose from, it’s hard to make a choice, so I’ve decided…..how about all of them!

97. Alyn S Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 5:11 pm

    My favorite article is the one on pumpkin festivals:

    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135

98. Lynn Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 7:28 pm

    Stowe Vermont is a magical place. I love the Trapp Family lodge. I hope I can visit there again someday.
    http://www.girlaway.com/archives/103

99. Shelly L Says:
    September 27th, 2006 at 10:11 pm

    The article on Stowe Vermont, one of my favorite places: http://www.girlaway.com/archives/103

100. Gloria Says:
     September 28th, 2006 at 12:22 am

     I love the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess!

101. Emily H Says:
     September 28th, 2006 at 7:17 am

     I love the article on Pumpkin Festivals! I can’t wait until Halloween! I am definitely going to Half Moon Bay!
     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135#more-135

102. Marilyn R Says:
     September 28th, 2006 at 12:05 pm

     interesting and informative

103. Heather S Says:
     September 28th, 2006 at 7:53 pm

     Love this site, awesome ideas and tips and pics!

104. Gayle M Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 12:14 am

     great site and Fairmont is an awesome hotel

105. connie m Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 12:52 am

     really need this bad…..please pick me!!!Fairmont hotels are gorgeous!!

106. Ashley D Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 2:56 am

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/115

     Living, as I do, in the Pacific Northwest, I’m really glad to see the article on The San Juan Islands-one of the few wilderness areas you can get to by ferry from a major city!

107. Joyce P Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 6:45 am

     Thank you so very much for the chance to win!

108. C Lewis Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 1:50 pm

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/79

     This location sounds divine!

109. carol f Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 3:07 pm

     I love to get away and have fun. Escape from reality

110. Kate J Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 5:16 pm

     I will always remember the fun times we had at Banff.

     This is my favorite article:

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

111. connie m Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 5:33 pm

     Fairmont Dubai…that would be a dream come true!!!!!

112. Heather S Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 7:41 pm

     great site

113. Sonya N Says:
     September 29th, 2006 at 9:55 pm

     I need a vacation! This is a dream

114. karla m Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 12:49 am

     its fun

115. Deborah B Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 3:19 am

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/128

     I have always searched and searched for the best airline deals. I spend hours comparing prices while trying to find the best deal. I’ve searched the internet for purchasing tips and have watched new specials on finding airline deals. Wednesday between midnight and 1:00 A.M.! In all my research, I never heard this tidbit of information. Thanks for the best tip ever!

116. Chrysa D. Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 3:39 am

     Thanks. Great site - would love to win your contest!

117. Carol M Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 3:45 am

     Stayed at the Scottsdale Princess in Phoenix in June for a convention. Was like I died and went to heaven. Rooms are huge!!

118. Donna B Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 4:25 am

     This is my dream vacation..the history, architecture, the beauty of nature is breathtaking !

      

119. shelly Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 5:10 am

     great article on San Francisco!

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/131

120. Michelle Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 4:13 pm

     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/135

     Wonderful ideas!

121. Reine B Says:
     September 30th, 2006 at 10:00 pm

     Mackinac Island, Michigan, June 23rd, 2006 by Rhonda
     Filed under Places, Where to Stay, Exploring, Transportation, Central U.S.
     http://www.girlaway.com/archives/107

     This is my favorite because I think Mackinac Island is the ultimate getaway-from-it-all destination! No cars allowed, just horse and carriage. Salt water taffy, historic homes, lilacs, the Grand Hotel, it all has such old world charm.

122. Rachel R Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 12:06 am

     great site

123. Michelle B Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 1:40 am

     Why bring guys at all!

124. Donna K Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 1:59 am

     I loved the Fairmont in Scottsdale, Arizona. i would highly recommend it.

125. Jessica P Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 2:06 am

     Mmmmm - an article on icecream. What’s not to love?

126. Bayan A Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 2:08 am

     This website is now in my favourites. It had excellent travelling tips.

127. Katt L. Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 3:22 am

     A Fairmont in Chicago! I’m packed and ready!

128. Janice G. Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 4:26 am

     Mackinac Island brings back memories of relaxing times and old-fashioned pleasures from my Michigan youth!

129. Vickie A. Says:
     October 1st, 2006 at 6:01 am

     Winter at the Scottsdale Princess, pure luxury!