April 11, 2005
Romantic Trips & Tips Newsletter
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Excellent Romantic Vacations Trips and Tips Newsletter
Hi everybody,
Hi Everyone,
Where's your next getaway going to be? It's spring here in Vancouver and we're thinking...the U.K.!
Maureen and I are deep into planning our next romantic break in Scotland. Castles, the scenic Highlands, Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye all require some serious exploring. We'll report back on all that we discover in the summer issue of Trips & Tips.
If you've just been on a romantic holiday, why not tell us a little bit about it in our new YOUR Favorite Romantic Getaways section.
Table of Contents
1) New Pages This Month2) 5 Romantic Escapes to Stay This Spring
3) Latest Thoughts on Guidebooks
4) Web Travel Deals
What's New @ Excellent Romantic Vacations:
We've been busy...
Romantic Places to Visit in Canada
Northern California Romantic Getaways
Romantic Getaway in San Francisco
Top 10 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
Best Places to Propose in Hawaii
Coming soon - watch for new pages on Greece and the Caribbean!
5 Romantic Escapes for Spring:
Celebrate the end of hibernation in the northern hemisphere! Here's 5 romantic escapes full of fresh air:
Skytop Lodge
All sorts of themed weekends and romantic packages in this luxury resort in the Pennsylvania's Poconos.
MacCullum House
Get in touch with the Pacific again in this Northern California B&B in romantic Mendocino. Check their site for internet specials.
Bonneville Resort
Natural mineral hot springs resort 40 minutes from Portland, OR. Spend the day hiking Columbia Gorge or relaxing in the spa.
Run of the River
A superb country inn surrounded by wildlife, wildflowers and apple trees near the Bavarian village of Leavenworth in the heart of Washington State's Cascade Mountains.
Arsenic & Old Lace B&B
An historic mansion nestled in the hills of Arkansas' Ozark Mountains. Shops, dining and some great hiking closeby.
Some Thoughts on Guidebooks
If you've been to the travel section of your bookstore lately, you'll notice that just about everyone publishes guidebooks these days. So many to choose from, but only room in the carry-on for one! A couple of things caught our attention lately:
Lonely Planet has rejigged/redesigned their entire series. Looks alot different than before. I haven't decided for sure, but I still don't feel all that comfortable with the layout and the location of info. Looks like they're feeling the heat from some of the glitzy-looking competition. Travelled many times with LP and it seems like I don't recognize them anymore!
Fodor's has a new series called "See It". One of the most attractive looking guides out there. I tend to like references with at least some color photos, and this new Fodor line-up is loaded with them.
Frommer's has to be one of the most underated travel guide series. Few photos or maps to attract you, but the content is a winner. They're just packed with useful stuff. I love their "10 best" sections. Really tell you what you need to know in a hurry.
Latest Web Travel Deals