Here’s a quick recap of what appeared in June:

• Where the Girls Are
• Chocolate Martinis
• Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (Scottsdale)
• Girl (Trip) Interrupted
• Mackinac Island, Michigan
• Spa Recap
• Vinotherapy
• Deals: Travel & Leisure’s Spa Week
• Stowe, Vermont
• Sharing photos? Try Flickr.
• Flip-Flop Style
• Nantucket
• Booking a Flight?
• Green Valley Resort & Spa (St. George, Utah)
• Beach Reads
• Carmel, California
• Things to do around Carmel
• Women may Benefit from Moderate Drinking
• Want to be on the Today Show?

Mackinac Island will take you back in time.  That’s exactly what happened to Christopher Reeve in the film Somewhere in Time, which was filmed here at the Grand Hotel.  From its horse drawn buggies, to its Victorian lined streets, the island retains the ambiance of a 19th-century village. Like his character, Richard Collier, you might find yourself sprawling across the bed of your room and saying “It really is June 27, 1912”.

There aren’t a lot of activities on the island.  This is the kind of place where you’ll want to go to soak up the scenery, read a book, spend time catching up with your girlfriends and just relax. (more…)

I may be biased because my husband grew up in Stowe and we lived there in the early 90’s but it’s one of my favorite places in all of New England. Although Stowe is mainly known as a winter skiing destination, it’s also a fantastic place to visit in the summer.  The village of Stowe is located near Mount Mansfield and has a classic white steepled church and plenty of charm.  This quaint village is perfect for exploring by foot and browsing through local shops, galleries, cafes and pubs. 

For places to stay, Stowe offers a selection of inns and authentic ski lodges. One thing you won’t find is a chain hotel. (more…)

Here’s a quick recap of recent Girlaway articles:

• Sharing photos? Try Flickr.
• Flip-Flop Style
• Nantucket
• Booking a Flight?
• Getaway Now: Green Valley Resort & Spa (St. George, Utah)
• Beach Reads
• Carmel, California
• Things to do around Carmel
• Women may Benefit from Moderate Drinking
• Want to be on the Today Show?
• May Highlights

There’s a little joke Nantucket Islanders play on their visitors. When giving directions, they’ll tell you to “just go down Centre Street and turn left at the gray shingled house with the white trim.”  The joke, of course, is almost all of the houses have gray shingles and white trim. That sort of lighthearted teasing is indicative of the spirit of this tiny bit of paradise located only a short ferry ride from the Massachusetts coast. (more…)

Here’s a quick recap of recent articles:

• Win a Golf and Spa Getaway!
• Traveling Abroad?
• Top Ten Sunless-Tanners
• Preview: Sue’s Sailing Getaway
• Newport, Rhode Island
• Where to Stay and Eat in Newport, R.I.
• Girls Night In
• Getaway Now: Camelback Inn (Scottsdale)
• Flying? Bring water!
• Why a Girl Trip?
• Naples, Florida
• Urth Caffé (Los Angeles)
• Getaway Now: Sand and Sun Package at the Ritz (Naples, FL)
• Pasadena, CA
• Huntington Library and Gardens (Los Angeles)
• Clothes Heaven (Pasadena, CA)
• Summer Fare Sale
• Baggage Claim to Fame
• Dahlia Lounge (Seattle)
• World’s Best Chocolate
• The Flower Fields (Carlsbad, CA)

With its lush vegetation, palm trees and up-scale setting, Naples is the jewel of the Florida Gulf Coast.  Check into the luxurious Ritz Carlton – surprisingly affordable June through September – and then head out to the beach, just steps from the hotel.  The white sand beaches are wide, clean, un-crowded and full of colorful shells.  In fact, the Travel Channel chose Naples as their 2005 “Best all-around beach in America”. (more…)

Here’s a quick recap of recent articles:

• Seattle
• Opening Day of Boating (Seattle)
• Top Ten Summer Cocktails
• The Da Vinci Code
• Organic Style: Green Gear Solar Backpack
• Spa Tips
• San Diego
• Hotel Del Coronado (San Diego)
• San Diego – Part II
• Celebrity Poll
• Getaway Now: Miramonte Resort & Spa (Indian Wells, CA)
• Palm Springs, California
• Things to do in Palm Springs
• Women Only Tours
• Getaway Now: Ladies Fling at the Royal Palms (Scottsdale)
• Austin, Texas
• Food Finds (Austin)
• Southern Cooking in Savannah