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Home, Home On The Range...

>> Monday, November 7, 2011 – amangani, hotel, luxury resort, stylish hotel

While I was down for the count after cataract surgery last week (yah, I'm 80, what's it to ya?) and enjoying guilt-free DAYTIME sleep, I was dreaming of a fabulous vacation. I know - daytime sleep and a vacation?? Unheard of, but whatevs. Usually my fantasies involve sandy beaches and warm blue waters, but not this time. Maybe it was because of the rain we got or that the temp finally dipped below 80, but I was suddenly craving a cozy fire and crunchy snow underfoot. Oh and yea, I'd like to experience both in this place. The Amangani Resort is a luxury locale in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and it's open year-round. Not that I would go anytime other than the winter because it would obviously suck (rigggggght, see photos above). "What does the lovely name of the resort mean?" you wonder? Peaceful home. Yep. I approve that message.

Calling All Swingers

>> Friday, September 23, 2011 – beach house, beach rental, beach vacation, hotel, stylish hotel

I am a simple girl with simple tastes. Give me a beach, a patio and a beer and I'm a happy camper. Add to that a sweet beach house, pool, and rooftop bar you could pretty much get me to do anything you want. What's that you say? Swings as bar-side seating? Yeah, I could get down with that.

Rent this Cozumel gem HERE.

Can You Feel The Heat Comin' From My Undercarriage?

>> Monday, June 20, 2011 – hotel, igloo hotel, stylish hotel

If you haven't seen "Bridesmaids" yet, please disregard the title of this post. And then immediately go see it. Thank you. Annnnnyway, it's been BALLS hot here the past couple of days. So much so, that while I had every intention of seeking out a tropical paradise where the hubs and I could pretend vacation this morning, I somehow ended up here. In Slovenia. In an igloo. I don't even like the snow and I gotta admit this looks mighty appealing in some weird way. Waddya think? Would you ever stay in a hotel made of ice?? Mmmmmm, vodka.

(rental on Airbnb)

Veracruzin' My Way To A Buzz

>> Friday, April 22, 2011 – hotel, hotel azucar, mexico, stylish hotel, travel

This post is dedicated to my friend who’s in need of a Mexico moment. Question is, when we goin’ and how soon can I get my hands on a Corona ? And yes, I think my unborn will look all kinds of dapper in a sombrero.

(Hotel Azucar, first seen on Anthology)

Sweet Relief

>> Friday, February 4, 2011 – beach vacation, hotel, rosewood little dix bay, stylish hotel

Everyone who's freezing raise their hand!! It's 35 degrees even in ARIZONA right now. Uhhh, what dude? I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a little sun and a whoooole lotta beach. Even if I do have to wear a muumuu.

(Rosewood Little Dix Bay)

Suck It, Week, I'm Over You

>> Friday, January 14, 2011 – hotel, the poet's loft, travel

In case you haven't noticed, there's some crazy shit going on in this world right now. Flooding in Australia, mudslides in Brazil, and in my own state, the tragic shooting in Tucson. Sigh. I don't know what's going on up in here, but I am O.V.E.R it. Working in news only amplifies the horrors, and well, being pregnant doesn't help my psyche either. I suddenly feel the need to escape and while I'll probably just hibernate in my house this weekend, I kinda wish I unplugged and on the water here. Who's with me?

(Rent this gem here, and read about the smart souls who already did on This Joyride)

Please, And Thank You

>> Monday, January 10, 2011 – hotel, the pure hotel, travel

Behold, The Pure hotel.

Pure perfection. Can I get an mmmmhhhmmm?

Holiday Inn

>> Monday, December 20, 2010 – hotel, italian resort, resort

I’ve successfully put off a lot of Christmas related responsibilities by watching far too many episodes of House Hunters International. On one hand, it’s probably better for my wellbeing than Real Housewives of Hot Mess, but on the other, it’s really making me want to purchase a second home abroad. You know, just a quaint little farmhouse where I could stomp some grapes, write some bestsellers and ignore my bills back home. Is that too much to ask?

(Azienda Agricola Mandranova resort)

On The Rocks

>> Wednesday, December 1, 2010 – amangiri resort, hotel, travel, utah luxury hotel

Last August, my husband and I road-tripped to my family's pad in Sun Valley, Idaho by way of Utah. The landscape was incredible and the thrill of the open road was just what I needed. What I didn't need, however, was the night we spent in a motel just outside of Zion. Obviously the park was allllll kinds of awesome, but this place? Not so much. There was a huge storm that night that soaked the carpet in our room and shook the paper-thin walls. Speaking of walls, let's just say I knew exactly where the tour group next door was heading the following day. But no, they didn't keep me up. The slab of rock called our bed did that job just fine. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not a girl who needs 5-stars to be happy. In fact, I've had just as good a time in a Motel 6 as I have in a Ritz (you know what I mean), but one look at the new Amangiri resort has me rethinking my standards. Designed to blend into the Southern Utah landscape, it's a study of both minimalist beauty and full-service luxury. So yeah, while I may gravitate more towards beer and pretzels than champagne and caviar, something tells me I'd be right at home at the Amangiri. Sigh.

(Amangiri luxury resort hotel)

Hello Lovah

>> Wednesday, November 17, 2010 – hotel, mexico, resort, travel

Today I’m dreaming of blowing this popsicle stand and heading to the surf, sand and sun in style. Have you ever stayed at a Rosewood resort? I have not, but I feel like this one would complete me. Sorry, hubs, you can come too...unless you want to do something active in which case the deal is off.

(Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico)