Unusual hotel amenties

In an effort to draw in more visitors hotels are now offering unique perks.  Most hotels still have the "standard" perks including room service, concierge service, and more.

Some Rosewood Hotels, including The Carlyle in New York, have a 24-hour fragrance butler. When summoned, he appears with a selection of perfumes and colognes on a silver tray. If the scent wears off, call again. The butler won't cut you off.

The Benjamin Hotel in New York has a sleep concierge who assesses your sleeping habits and helps you choose from an extensive pillow menu. Still having trouble sleeping? The concierge will send up a peanut butter-and-jelly banana bread sandwich and warm milk.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort in California has a dog surfing instructor as part of its Su'ruff Camp. As part of a package that includes a one-night stay, canine guests get doggie board shorts or a surfer bandana.

he Ritz Carlton has a tanning butler at its property in South Beach in Miami, a guacamologist in Dallas and a vibe manager in Palm Beach.

1/2 price cabins on Titanic cruise

"Cabins, get your cabins!  Half off, cabins!"  

This April will mark 100 years since the Titanic sunk in the frozen waters of the Atlantic.  To honor those who died, and to have an excuse to cruise, the 710-passenger Azamara Journey is hosting a Titanic cruise.

It's actually the 2nd of 2 cruises but the first one sold out over a year ago.  The second cruise still has rooms and since it's getting close to cast-a-way time, they're 1/2 off.   I checked their site, for the 8 night cruise you can now get a cabin from $1,999 and up.

If you do book you'll be leaving April 10th, 2012 from New York City, the same day the Titanic embarked on its doomed journey from Southampton, England, in 1912.   

  You'll first visit Halifax, Canada, where passengers can visit the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Titanic's victims.  A few days later you'll be arriving at the exact site of Titanic's sinking on April 14, when memorial services will be held.

Check them out further at:  www.titanicmemorialcruise.co.uk.   And if you do book, please contact us, we'd love to do a follow up post.

Kate Upton parties in Vegas

SI swimsuit hottie, Kate Upton, was in Vegas this week to promote the issues annual swimsuit issue. 

Upton landed the SI front cover where her 34DD's are front and center.

Get the issue over at Amazon for $8.70

2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Magazine

BONUS LINK:  Kate Upton Slow Motion.

Yes, you can book the room Whitney died in...

...if you're sick and demented.  TMZ is reporting that room 434 over at the Beverly Hills Hilton is already booked and has a line of people wanting to book the room.  Weird if you ask me!

The room will cost you $375 plus cause that's just how the Bev Hilton roles.  

Check out the Hilton at: www.beverlyhilton.com.

Did you all see USA Today, yesterday?

This story was featured yesterday over at USA Today.  It's a story about popular dating site, Ashely Madison.  Was it any coincidence that it was ran on Valentines Day?  Nope.

The story speaks about how today, February 15th, is the most busy day for Ashley Madison.  Why?  A lot of spouses are disappointed in their lovers efforts from the day before.

 

If you'd like to check out the USA Today story, go HERE.

The top 10 most romantic US cities

Happy Valentines Day friends!  Today I bring you the top 10 most romantic US Cities according to USNews.com.   If you're one of the lucky ones to be in any of these cities or not, make it the most romantic day you can!

#10.  Chicago, IL

#9.  New York City

#8.  Charleston, SC

#7.  Santa Fe, NM

#6.  Savannah, GA

#5.  US Virgin Islands

#4.  Key West, FL

#3.  San Francisco, CA

#2.  Maui, HI

#1.  Kauai, HI

Is it any surprise that most of these romantic spots are located in either the tropics or they're on the water somewhere?  In fact, Santa Fe is the only landlocked city on the list!

A good Buffett read - A Salty Piece of Land

'A Salty Piece of Land' is the tale of cowboy Tully Mars's surprising adventures as he visits the lighthouse on Cayo Loco, a tropical island that's not on any map - the perfect place to run away from all your problems.

 Pick it up at Amazon for $8 bucks and enjoy a good read.  It's a 528 page novel that'll keep you company on a nice long flight.  Jimmy Buffett writes good stories featuring fun charters on wacky adventures in the Caribbean.

Carnival Miracle introduces an adults only area

Carnival Miracle, the 2,124 passenger cruise ship built in 2004, has introduced an adults only area on their cruise ship.  Now, at the back of the ship, sits "Serenity", the new area that's free of kids.

No, you don't get the topless decks of old, but you chill without having 300 kids jumping all around you.  Also included is a full pool and bar just for the adults.  The ship also was updated with flat screen TV's in all cabins plus they updated a ship night club.  

Now 20 out of 23 Carnival ships have adult only areas on board.

Another California hotel with a nude pool

If you're looking for a hotel that's a "normal" hotel but just happens to have one pool that's clothing optioal, go to the Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur, CA.  I haven't a clue how this hotel has slipped past me this whole time but it does indeed have a section where you can disrobe.  

The Ventana Inn & Spa is all about creating a zen, holistic retreat with such offerings as yoga classes, discovery walks, afternoon wine and cheese, Japanese baths and two pools.  One of those pools is clothing-optional and includes a nude sun deck.  Both pools are kept a very comfortable 80 degrees year round. 

Prices for this luxury bed & breakfast run from the lower $400's to the upper $800's depending on the day of the week and when you book.  To back up these prices it's rated #1 in the Big Sur area on Tripadvisor.com for B&B's in the area.

Check them out at:  www.ventanainn.com.

DR Nights offers a legal sex filled vacation

You've probably seen me posting about DR Nights in the Dominican Republic before.  Why?  I just happen to think it fits the profile for a lot of the guys (or couples) that come to this little vacation blog.

(yes, yes you got a shot at these ladies player)

What happens at DR Nights?  Well, consider it like going to Hedonism II or any other all-inclusive resort, but in this case, sexy ladies are also all-inclusive!  That's right, depending on what package you choose you'll get between 1 or more ladies per day to party with.  Party meaning - HAVE SEX!  It's all legal too!  In the Dominican Republic it's completely cool.

Check them out where they have a few new specials going on this month, you'll find their site (and more pics of the ladies) at:  www.drnights.com.

My first follow up post...

This is my first "chaser" post to yesterdays contest post.  Yesterday I was blogging about how you can stay in Ecuador for a month if you win this contest.  I also included a link to a website out of Ecuador with apartments that are available.

I went to the website out of curiosity.  Damn, it's the real deal!  Apartments starting off at $250 per month and you can get pimping pads for $800 to $900, I mean nice stuff!

Take this one for example...

Price:  $865 per month.   Size: 3BR 2BA - 1,300 sq. ft.

 Direct link to this listing:  www.cuencarealestate.com/Rent/216.

This 16th floor condo in one of Cuenca's newest high-rise project features great views over the city.  Condo has three bedrooms (one serves as an office) and 2 baths and is comfortably furnished.  The neighborhood, near the Tomebamba River greenway, has good restaurants, a modern supermarket in a small shopping mall and the city's largest indigenous mercado. 

Comes with fully equipped kitchen, bed and bath linens and washer - dryer. Rental includes utilities, CATV, internet and condo fee. Building has elevators, underground parking, 24-hour security, CATV and internet.  No pets or children under 12 allowed.  One-month minimum rental.  AVAILABLE MARCH 9th 2012. 

What?!?!?!   I think I'm gonna move!  Well I can't just yet, but if I was ready to retire, this sure looks like a good city to move to.  Also, some people are moving there for a year just to learn Spanish, muy bueno!

Check out this place and more at: www.cuencarealestate.com.