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Charming Stays: Molly Butler Lodge
One hundred years ago, Molly Butler and her husband opened a lodge in Greer. In exchange for helping out with daily chores, hunters, fishermen and visitors could stay free. Eventually, “Aunt” Molly charged 25 cents for a room and meal. A century later, the charm and history -- and Aunt Molly’s spirit -- live on at Molly Butler Lodge.

Charming Stays: Ocatilla at Arizona Biltmore
There’s just something magical about what Frank Lloyd Wright helped create at Arizona Biltmore. It’s timeless and feels relevant even in its 80th year. Today, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural genius once again shines at Ocatilla at Arizona Biltmore. Yes, it’s spelled Ocatilla rather than the more familiar Ocotillo. That’s no mistake.

Native American Spas in the Southwest
I relaxed on the massage table, expecting a “normal” massage. When Concha, a Zapotec Medicine Healer walked in with a glowing pot of herbs and touched my shoulder, telling me it was time to begin my journey, I knew this would be no ordinary treatment.

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Home Sweet (Beach) Home
Close your eyes and hear the waves gently lapping at the shore. Smell the fresh salt air on the breeze. imagine strolling along endless stretches of white sand, gazing out across the water. Imagine sunsets that take your breath away. A beachfront home lets you open your eyes and take in the beauty of your dreams-turned-reality.

Discovering Hidden Santa Fe
World Renowned for its exquisite Native American rugs and pottery, handcrafted jewelry, art, sculpture, and unique Southwestern cuisine, Santa Fe is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. This city of 65,000 people, founded in 1610, was voted #2 by the readers of Conde Nast’s Traveler. Yet there is a Santa Fe waiting just beyond the tourist attractions - a Santa Fe that offers something unique with a flavor all its own. Finding the hidden Santa Fe is finding a gem in the shadows of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Hotels and Destinations: Marquis Los Cabos, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dramatic contemporary Mexican architecture in the school of Barragan and Legorreta combines with Santa Fe style, creating an elegant design all its own, see in the open-air lobby. Executive Chef Theirry Dufour skillfully combines French, Mexican and Caribbean cuisines to give visitors the ultimate experience.

Inn of the Anasazi, A Rosewood Hotel: Celebrating the Creative Spirit Traditions and Charm of Santa Fe
Guests at Inn of the Anasazi can experience an elegant microcosm of Southwestern style that whispers of “The Ancient Ones” and historic Pueblo living...a perfect balance of old and new, ancient and modern, tradition and originality.

Get Away with the Girls: Grab Your Friends for an All-Girl Weekend
Sex in the City videos. Ice cream pedicures. Martini parties. Psychic readings. Bobbi Brown makeovers. Local hot spots. Saks Fifth Avenue. Green Tea Mud masques. Learning to spa at home. These are all just a few of the fun things offered as part of local “getaway” packages perfect for an all girl’s weekend.

Effortless Luxury: Seven Canyons Sedona
I stood in the shadows of the towering red rocks, a gentle breeze blowing across my face with a deep blue sky overhead. I completely understood why Sedona is considered the most beautiful place to live in America.

Exploring Saint-Tropez
There’s a way the wind blows across the Mediterranean, bringing with it the essence of clean air, open water, fresh fruits and vegetables, vineyards, flowers, and the ever-present olive. Provence is much more than a place. It’s a way of life. Nowhere reflects that way of life better than Saint-Tropez.

Bed & Breakfast Inns
Most of us know what we want when decorating our home. We have an idea of what we need to make our house a home. But what about when you travel? how do design and decor figure into your vacations? Today’s options let you choose from a variety of bed and breakfast inns that can give you the feel of home - or let you break away to a style as unique as your travels.

Telluride, Colorado: All the Blue Sky, Crisp Air & Champagne Power You Want
Telluride, Colorado is a town unlike any other. The remote haven is nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the spectacular 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Today the town, recognized as a National Historic Landmark, is alive with ski enthusiasts in the winter months and a bevy of festivals throughout the glorious summer days.

Amsterdam: The City of Water
When people think of Amsterdam, they usually think of water. And there is plenty of it in the city. Amsterdam is world-renowned for its maze of canals built in a crescent surrounding the city’s center. Today, Amsterdam is one of the most popular European tourist destinations with over four million visitors each year. It’s time to explore the magic of this modern metropolis still alive with Old World Charm.

The European Fine Arts Fair
Art and antiques help define a home. Finding the right items to complete a space is the most difficult task in creating a treasure-filled room. The European Fine Arts Fair (TEFAF) is internationally recognized as the premier source for the highest quality arts and antiques. The fair, held each spring in Maastricht, The Netherlands, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Exploring TEFAF is one of those events of a lifetime.

Antibes Juan-les-Pins: Jewel of Provence
My first time in the South of France was magical. I landed at the airport in Nice on a gorgeous sunny day - one of the more than 300 you’ll find on the Cote d’Azure each year. As I made my way from the airport to my destination of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the words Victor Hugo wrote about the small town seemed accurate. “Everything here is radiant, everything is in bloom, everything sings” he wrote. “The sun, women, love are all at home here. My eyes and my soul are still dazzled.”

Visiting London in Royal Style
London is a city known for royalty. Even here in the US we are fascinated with the kings and queens and princes and princesses of Britain’s royal family. You may not be royalty, but you can create a dream vacation in London that is fit for a queen or king.

Five Best Photo Opportunities in Flagstaff
Flagstaff, Ariz.., is situated at the foot of the San Francisco Peaks, which rise to heights of more than 12,000 feet. With its natural beauty and rich cultural history, the photo opportunities Flagstaff has to offer are limitless. Flagstaff is a year-round destination, and its scenic backdrop is ideal for some of the best photo opportunities in the Southwest.

Phoenix in 5... on FoxNews.com
Being as it’s in the Sonoran desert and gets more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the area around Phoenix is aptly nicknamed the Valley of the Sun. Known for its casual lifestyle, the city yields everything from the Old West to the ultra modern, making it an ideal vacation pick for soaking up the best of the Southwest. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/12/16/travel-phoenix/#ixzz1G3cK3Rr7

Wander With Wonder: Around the World or Across the Street
Wander With Wonder is all about life’s “WOW” moments. Whether you travel around the world or simply across the street, there’s wonder everywhere. Finding those great places to eat, a quiet corner to sit and reflect, a hotel room that enfolds you in luxury, a destination that takes your breath away, or a coffee shop that lets you contemplate life are the moments that make traveling exciting.

Flagstaff with Kids: A Perfect Family Day
Flagstaff is a mountain town in northern Arizona, rich in natural beauty and culture and an ideal place for family vacations. With a little planning, trips to Flagstaff with kids will allow you to create the best family vacation memories ever.

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