Seven Best Labor Day Vacation Spots

Looking for a long weekend getaway? Well you have come to the right place. We all know it's hard to plan those short trips (especially when you have multiple people to please) so we wanted to help you out. Here is a list of my seven best Labor Day spots:



1. New York City, NY - The perfect time to catch perfect temperatures in the City.
http://www.nycgo.com/


2. Washington D.C. - Catch a free concert from the National Symphony Orchestra on the Capitol lawn.
http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/Laborday.htm


3. Copper Country, CO - It's a party in the streets with music and even activities for the kids.
http://www.villageatcopper.com/copperCountry/


4. Block Island, RI - It may be the smallest state, but it boasts some beautiful beaches.
http://www.blockislandinfo.com/


5. Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA - For you outdoors lovers, it might be the perfect time to partake in a little camping.
http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm


6. Walt Disney World, FL - Everyone loves Disney World! Be on the look out for those holiday discounts and specials.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

7. Napa Valley, CA - Opt for a romantic weekend in wine country.
http://www.napavalley.org/



Do you have a favorite spot to stay over holiday weekends?

Seven Best Songs to Belt Out in the Car

You’re cruising along in your car and all of a sudden a great song comes on the radio. Your left foot starts tapping, your head starts to bob. You look to the left, you look to the right. No one is watching and you’re in the clear. Before you know it you are singing at the top of your lungs and playing the drums on your steering wheel. It happens to the best of us.

That is why I now have my seven best songs to belt out in the car…


1. Don’t Stop Believing- Journey

2. Love Story- Taylor Swift

3. Life is A Highway- Elton John

4. Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond

5. Get Back- The Beatles

6. Black or White- Michael Jackson

7. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd


What is you’re favorite song to perform on the road?

Seven Best TV Shows

Allow me introduce my seven best TV shows. If you don’t watch them, you should.

1. True Blood

Vampires are all the rage and so is this HBO series. The producer of Six Feet Under, Allan Ball, brings us another award winning drama full of romance, suspense, and awesome southern accents.

2. NCIS

A great action drama-- It’s like Law and Order in D.C. but with more comedy and deeper character stories.

3. Glee

C’mon, who doesn’t love a good musical? This Golden Globe Award winner will have you dancing on your couch and wondering why you didn’t join show choir at your high school.

4. Mad Men

Two words: Don Draper. Women love him and men want to be him. It sounds corny, but I’d be willing to bet its true in this case.

5. The Office

Michael Scott is the boss we love to hate. The show’s humor can take some getting used to, but it is well worth your time to check it out if you aren’t already a fan. That’s what she said.

6. House

He may be controversial, but he always seems to save the day. Even though I can’t understand most of the technical dialogue in this show, I still tune in week after week to see what medical mystery Dr. House will solve next.

7. Modern Family

All families are weird, but this one takes the cake. This ‘mockumentary’ records the crazy ups and downs in the day-to-day lives of three related families. Remember you can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family.

Seven Best Spa Treatments

August 15th is national Relaxation Day so in order to help you relax here are the seven best spa treatments to wash your worries away:

1. Lotus Flower Aquatic Reflexology at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, Paradise Valley, AZ

“As you're floating with supports under your knees and neck, your therapist works the reflex points of your hands, feet and ears to release blockages along the energy meridians, stimulating your immune system and bringing relaxation. This deeply relaxing treatment leaves you feeling energized and invigorated.”

http://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com/content/aquatic.html

2. Good Luck Ritual at The Spa at Encore Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas

“This signature Wynn Spa treatment is based on the five elements of Feng Shui – health, wealth, prosperity, happiness, and harmony. Including a 50-minute Fusion Massage, this treatment combines heated Thai herbal massage pillows, a luxurious lemon verbena and peppermint foot treatment, ultra moisturizing hang therapy, and a relaxing wild lime botanical scalp treatment.”

http://www.encorelasvegas.com/#/spa_salon/transformation_rituals/


3. Crème de la Crème at The Spa at Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara, CA

“This exclusive signature treatment combines the elements of some of our most requested services into Bacara’s most decadent Spa experience. Begin with a calming and moisturizing soak in Vanilla Foaming Milk Bath, followed by a restorative lime scalp treatment, and a gentle full-body exfoliation with a thermal cocoon of rich espresso mud mask. After a luxurious Swiss shower, your journey continues with a full-body massage and application of detoxifying mineral mud to your spine. Soothing paraffin for your hands and feet and a hydrating application of Naturopathica’s Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream add the finishing touch.”

http://www.bacararesort.com/spa-fitness/


4. Elysian Cleanse at the Elysian Spa & Health Club, Chicago, IL

“A classic European treatment, the Elysian Cleanse combines water therapy, a customized marine massage and a calming cocoon to exfoliate and renew the skin.”

http://www.elysianhotels.com/#/spa/body

5. Volcanic Ash Purifying Facial at the Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, HI

“Volcanic ash is a powerful detoxifier which will rejuvenate, cleanse and purify the skin.”

http://www.grandwailea.com/spa-grande/spa-programs.cfm


6. Turquoise Wrap at The Spa at The Peaks, Telluride, CO

“This unique treatment is based on the Native American belief that turquoise is a color of protection, self-confidence and positive energy. The treatment begins with a gentle exfoliation using Hopi blue cornmeal, followed by a warm, ionized turquoise clay wrap. During your wrap, the therapist performs a rain stick ritual and uses traditional essential oils to help cleanse the spirit. After a warm shower, the treatment concludes with a luxuriously rich moisturizer to nourish and hydrate the body while soothing the soul.”

http://www.thepeaksresort.com/spa/spa_services.php

7. Red Flower Sento Treatment at the Great Jones Spa, New York

“This intoxicating treatment takes place in the Vichy shower. The five-step ritual is based on a traditional Japanese bathing practice from the Kamakura era. Vital energy is released and flows through you during and after this treatment, energizing and restoring your body and mind. Flower oils and fruit essences are combined with minerals derived from the sea and the earth, all with the aim of healing and purifying every inch of your body. Yuzu Mimosa Sea Algae is used to purify the skin before it is vigorously scrubbed with Ohana Ginger grass Bamboo, and then polished with Wild Cherry Blossom Rice. Next it is hydrated with Camellia, Rose, and Plum oils. Finally, your therapist performs a Shiatsu massage using Kinmoxei Wild Lime Silk Oil. Experience the real meaning of Zen.”

http://www.gjspa.com/13-34-body




Reference: Elle.com's list

Seven Best Golf Resorts

Golf isn’t just a game, it’s a lifestyle. These seven resorts stand out from the rest as ideal resorts for golfers young and old to spend a weekend playing the game they love.

1. Pebble Beach
Location: Pebble Beach, California




The fairways at Pebble Beach offer a view of beautiful California beaches and the course itself is considered one of the world’s most challenging courses; the U.S. Open was played here in 2010 and will be played here again in 2019. In addition to the beautiful golf, the resort has a five star, 22,000 sq ft. full service spa and salon.
http://www.pebblebeach.com/

2. Bandon Dunes
Location: Bandon, Oregon





Keeping true to the Scottish tradition of links, players must walk the course as there are no golf carts allowed. There are four main courses, each with a distinctive identity created to coincide with the natural environment. Also on location are private cottages and four bedroom suites, making it an ideal location for a golf outing with a group of friends. http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/


3. Sea Island, the Cloister and Lodge
Location: Sea Island, Georgia





World renowned golf resort located on 5 miles of private Georgia beach. Host side of the McGladrey classic on the PGA Tour, Sea Island has been previously ranked the #1 destination for business meetings and golf by Golf Digest. There are a ton of activities available on the resort, including a hunting club, sport fishing, nature tours, and a tennis center. A 65,000 sq ft. spa and salon complete the experience.
http://www.seaisland.com/

4. The Greenbriar
Location: White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia




As the only public course to play host to both a Ryder Cup and a Solheim Cup, The Greenbriar is a perfect golf resort getaway. The main building was built in 1760 and is situated on 6,500 acres in the middle of the West Virginia heartland, and there are a ton of activities available ranging from horseback riding, to bowling, to the newly opened casino.
http://www.greenbrier.com/


5. Pinehurst Resort
Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina




Pinehurst boasts eight courses (No. 2 gets the biggest draw) and a beautiful clubhouse in rural North Carolina. With 65,000 sq ft of indoor area and a full 2,000 sq ft. of greens on the grounds, it is sure to be a hit among golfers young and old. Add in the tennis, spa, and other activities available on the premises and it most assuredly is one of the seven best. http://www.pinehurst.com/

6. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Location: The Big Island, Hawaii




Jack Nicklaus designed this 18-hole resort course which is parallel to the Pacific and features beautiful views from every tee. It has hosted the Senior PGA Tour of Champions, and is a must play if you are in Hawaii.
http://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/



7. The Boulders
Location: Carefree, Arizona




Play a beautiful course in this boulder-strewn desert landscape, and then sit back in a luxuriously rugged casita and watch the intense sunsets after a post-round trip to the spa. The resort offers extras such as guided meditation with a shaman, and night vision goggle rentals to view the nocturnal desert wildlife.
http://www.theboulders.com/