Holidays

Valentine’s Day Getaways

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Local Getaways - Great GetawaysSo you’re going to take your lover to a fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day, eh? How original. C’mon people, let’s spice it up a bit. Let’s plan the kind of romantic weekend getaway that your significant other would never have dreamed you’d be clever enough to think of.

This year Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, so that gives you the entire weekend to woo and wow your better half with one of our special Valentine’s Day weekend getaways that will keep you out of the doghouse for months (well, for weeks at least). Read full article »

Last Minute Holiday Getaways

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Local Getaways - Great Getaways - Last Minute Holiday Getaways

Tis’ the year to procrastinate, eh? It’s December 20th and you still haven’t decided what you’re going to do for New Years Eve. Heck, you barely started your Christmas shopping. Well it’s not too late to plan a relaxing winter getaway that will help release the tensions from all this holiday hubbub. Not only has the team at LocalGetaways put together some special holiday hotel deals, we’ve also combined them with our top picks for fun end-of-the-year local events for friends, couples, and families. Think of it as a present to yourself for being such a wonderful person all year. Read full article »

Holiday Shopping Getaways

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Local Getaways - Great Getaways - Holiday ShoppingStanding in the center of San Francisco’s Union Square during the holidays is an experience not to be missed. The city has a living pulse of its own this time of year. All the stores are resplendent with twinkling lights and fanciful displays. Christmas trees festooned with lights and ornaments fill the square while children stand in line to talk to Santa. Sharing these kinds of special moments while discovering the perfect gift for your loved ones are what the holidays are all about. Being in the fashion industry for nearly ten years, I have come to find that San Francisco is loaded with high-fashion hideaways all over the city, and here are a few of my favorites. Read full article »

Holiday Train Trips

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

holiday_train_trips_header1There’s something about riding on a train that’s just… cool. And to ride along with your family, friends, or significant other while celebrating the holidays is all the better. Each year several local train companies festoon their engines and vintage passenger cars with thousands of lights and ornaments. It’s quite a sight to see at night, a massive torpedo of luminosity rolling down the tracks as bands play and revelers dance the night away.

So if you still haven’t made any New Year’s Eve plans or are looking for something fun to do with the kids while they’re on school break, take a look at my train of thoughts below (oh my that’s a bad pun). I’m sure there’s something here in your neck of the woods that offers the perfect excuse to hop in the car for a rolling holiday getaway. Read full article »