The Donald Goes to Scotland

Despite protests and opposition from environmentalists, the Scottish government recently approved a 1.6 billion dollar project designed by Donald Trump to build a luxury resort on the country's east coast just north of Aberdeen. Trump was honored by the decision and felt it would bring a positive impact to the people of Scotland. The project will include a 1400 acre resort with 2 championship golf courses, a five star hotel, golf school, 500 private homes and 1000 holiday type homes with the total site encompassing more than 15000 acres. The resort will create more than 1200 permanent employment positions and almost an additional 6000 jobs in relation the golf course development.

Talbott Hotel Goes Green

Go Green is all the rage these days in the travel industry and Obama's hometown hotel, The Talbott, is one of the first Green Seal Certified hotels in the United States. The Talbott is a luxury boutique hotel with 149 rooms and was built in 1927 offering the amenities and charm of an era that focused on luxury. The Hotel and staff worked incredibly hard to achieve the award in less than 9 months. The Green certification focuses on waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, wast water management and green procurement. Only 5 of 25 applicants received the award.

Does your meeting have Karisma?

Karisma Hotels is offering an exceptional package for meetings, incentives and group opportunities. Groups can save up to $5000 and receive a complimentary reception, welcome dinner, farewell dinner and much more. In addition, groups that book 10 or more suites receive a private check-in area with welcome drinks and appetizers, a gourmet inclusive welcome reception, and gourmet petit fours and fine sparkling wine in each suite upon arrival. If you reserve 10 or more suites, the resorts will offer $150 towards upgrade per suite, 16 or more suites you will also get an additional $50 resort credit and 26+ suites you will get $200 towards an upgrade per suite plus a $100 resort credit. Travel can begin as early as January 2009 through the end of December 2010!

Dreams Delight

Dreams Resorts and Spas are offering an unlimited luxury steal of deal if you book before the end of November. Rates are as low as $139 per person per night and valid at any of their 5 newest locations including Nuevo Vallarta, Hautulco, Puerto Aventuras, Las Romana and Punta Cana. In addition, you can receive a guaranteed room upgrade upon arrival and up to $100 in resort credit to use towards the spa, speciality wines, or romantic beachfront dining. Dreams Resorts are perfect for the family getaway or romantic retreat.

Kimpton Hotels - Gotta Love 'Em

You have to love Kimpton Hotels, I mean where else can you request a goldfish to keep in your room during your stay? Not to mention, if you book a stay now through March 1, 2009, at one of their select properties you can add breakfast on for just a $1 more. Ask about it today!

Free Air to Antigua!

Ok, this is a not-to-miss opportunity to fly free to Antigua this winter. Well as long as you can get to Antigua under $800 it will be free, but its still a great incentive offer by Elite Resorts. Elite Resorts is offering an amazing deal with a $800 airfare credit for travel any time in January plus receive a 7th night free. The offer is good for their Verandah Resort and Spa, St. James Club and Villas and the Galley Bay Resort and Spa. The Verandah is great for families as it has junior suites, kids meals in all restaurants, a beautiful new Kids Center, and fantastic beaches. St. James is a private 100 acre peninsula located on Antigua's southeastern coast. Their are options for every member of your family with 2 white sand beaches, multiple dining venues, Kidz Club, teen activities, and full service spa. The Galley Bay is nestled on almost 40 acres of secluded tropical gardens with a private beach, terrific dining locales and a brand new spa.

Cabo Wine & Food Fest

Cabo San Lucas is definitely one of my favorite destinations in Mexico. You can't beat the location, the sun, the sand, the water, the off shore fishing, not to mention the plethora of new resorts and all the money dancing around town makes it the hippest spot in all of Mexico. But the best news is there is now a Wine and Food Festival in January - what better way to beat the winter blues than by heading off to warmer climates to imbibe and socialize with North America's best chef's and wine sommeliers.

Pueblo Bonito Resorts and Spas are the hosts of this international culinary delight beginning January 14-19th at their Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach property. The Resorts just announced Michael Schlow will be the featured guest chef joining their already acclaimed chef Antion de Livier and wine pairings by their National Champion Sommelier Juan Carlos Flores. Pueblo Bonito has a great collection of resorts through the Cabo shoreline and I would recommend just about all of them. I prefer their Holistic Spa and Resort that is located on the pacific side of Cabo, but all the others are within walking distance of town.

Conde Nast Traveler recently named Pueblo Bonito's Sunset Beach Resort to their Gold List in 2008 and it received the Best Hotel in Food in the Americas. Check out some of these photos of Sunset Beach: