http://traveler.fivestaralliance.com Cal Simmons' Guide to Upscale Destinations Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:32:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In today's Escapes section, the New York Times just picked up on the latest travel trend in the Northeast: destination spas: ...As more travelers seem to expect spa treatments to be part of their getaway experiences, and spas within driving distance of New York City recognize that travelers in a squeezed ... http://traveler.fivestaralliance.com/index.php/2008/09/05/endless-summer-special-at-the-lodge-at-woodloch/ For an inspiring taste of the Alps this autumn or winter, book the Solis Cambrian Hotel located right on the main street in charming Abelboden, Switzerland. (The name of the mountain village means "noble ground" and is the home of Alpine skiing and the FIS Ski World Cup.) 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