LOVE YOUR HONEY AND THIS DEAL!

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Personally, I have never liked the holiday because I feel that it's made-up, over-hyped, and too commercial. That being said, who doesn't like to do something on that day (myself included), right? But, I say skip the expensive jewelry and lingerie and instead jet set somewhere together and make memories that will last forever. (Not like the necklace that you'll wear three times and then shove in your jewelry box).How can you be "SMART" about doing something like this you ask? Find a good deal like the one the Design Hotels are offering now. It's called their 3for2 Winter Special where if you book before the end of March, you can get three nights for the price of two! The Design Hotels have design and boutique hotels located all throughout the world. We stayed in one in Cascais, Portugal called the Farol Design Hotel. We also stayed in another called the Home Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I have to say they were awesome! The decor is sleek and modern, and the attention to detail is incredible! For my jet setters who read this blog here in the U.S., there is a Design Hotel in New York and one in California. So what are you waiting for? This is a deal you gotta love, and a good way to show your honey you love them too!

TOP 3 NEW YEAR'S TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2010

My passport got a nice workout in 2009! I was lucky enough to jet set to some fantastic places including Buenos Aires, Argentina-Punta Del Este, Uruguay-Prague, Czech Republic- Toronto, Canada and Reykjavik, Iceland. I am now working on the destination list for 2010 which I hope will be as exciting. I am hoping to travel to many places abroad, but I would also like to get in some more U.S. trips as well. So with the new year almost here, I thought I'd share my personal Top 3 Travel Resolutions for 2010. My mantra is still the same- "travel more, but be smart about it!"

1- Travel to more "Off-the-Beaten Path" Destinations: It's always great jet setting to a big city, but sometimes it's cooler staying in a smaller town just outside of the city. It's a great way to get a better feel for how the locals really live, and it's a smarter way to travel because you can probably get a hotel for half the price.

2- Go Green When Making Travel Plans: Look for hotels that are Environmentally Friendly, or take a train to a destination instead of flying- it's better for the environment and it's smarter because you could end up saving money on your total travel costs.

3- Take More Road Trips: A Staycation is not really my thing- I like to get out there, but it doesn't always have to be by way of an airplane. Sometimes, hopping in the car and traveling to a new city or town can be just as fun- plus, with all the new airline fees, it may be smarter because it may end up being cheaper than flying.

Do you guys have any travel resolutions you would like to share with me? Please feel free to post a comment below...