Adult Summer Camps

Adult Summer Camps Because summer vacation isn’t just for the kids anymore By M.M. Cloutier Jamming with a rock n’ roll band, swimming with dolphins, partying with chefs, orbiting to space, rubbing elbows with great minds—summer camp isn’t what it used to be. It’s better—and it’s for adults, too. In our faster-better-more culture, grown-ups increasingly aren’t satisfied spending time “off” lying on a beach. According to the Travel Industry Association, more than 30 million U.S. adults have taken an educational trip to learn or improve a skill, sport or hobby in the last three years. Tens of millions more have taken an adventure trip during that period. Whether you consult the latest statistics... [Read more]

2009 Summer Getaways

There is no doubt that this year, more than ever, travelers are looking for good vacation value. Whether traveling with the whole family, with girlfriends or with your sweetheart, most guests are looking for discounted deals and value oriented packages for their summer getaways. So we’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list options and the best offerings from some of the finest resorts in the Sunshine State. We’re sure you’ll find an ideal option for your travel needs. Happy travels! —C.M. Villazon Loew's Royal Pacific Hotel LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC HOTEL, ORLANDO THE PACKAGE: Florida Resident Rate THE DETAILS: Stay just steps away from the exciting Universal Studios parks at the beautiful Loew’s Royal... [Read more]

Back to Your Roots

A mother-daughter escape to RANCHO LA PUERTA BY IRVINA LEW From the moment my daughter, Sharon, and I arrived at Rancho La Puerta, we felt its unique sense of place. On this 32-acre campus, clay-tile paths curve and wind their way up hill and down, past fountains, stone bridges, a running track surrounding a vineyard and gardens with clusters of sage, geranium or rosemary. Whether during a casual stroll, a bird-watching talk or a brisk walk between the four pools, eleven gyms and 83 casitas, this landscaped section of the 3000-acre ranch always surprises with something splendid to see. We stayed in Villa Sol #9-a two-bedroom, twobathroom lodging-with a spacious great room topped by a vaulted, beamed ceiling and decorated... [Read more]