The impending threat of the melting polar ice caps has people questioning, “What can I do for my environment?” What if there was a way to do your part in luxury? Fairmont Hotels and Lexus have joined forces to unveil two “Lexus Hybrid Living Suites,” the Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Washington D.C. The suites have found a way to marry the concept of the “Green Movement” with luxury and offer guests a fully sustainable and organic experience. Every room includes eco-friendly bath amenities, mini-bats with local wines, organic farmstead cheeses and much more.

Visitors are offered complimentary use of a Lexus LS 600h L, a low-emission luxury car while staying in their luxury suite comprised of organic and rapidly renewable resources. Eco-friendly comes at no cost to chic style with interior designs by famed eco-designer Kelly LaPlante, whose designs are based on organic fabrics, mattresses, paint, recycled leather from Lexus vehicles, pillows, towels and robes. Guests also receive a Green Guide and audio podcast that recommends environmentally friendly activities that can also be found on the Lexus Hybrid Living website. And now through December 30, 2008 the Eco is the new Chic package includes accommodations in the Lexus Hybrid Living Suite, access to the Lexus LS 600h L, complimentary parking and a bottle of organic wine and is available for $869 plus tax per night. read more »

Parents often get overwhelmed when traveling with children: how can they organize everything, have it accessible and keep the kids happy in the process? Briggs & Riley has the solution: the Family Backpack from its signature Baseline collection. Until now, storing diapers, toys, snacks, and cameras all in one place has been somewhat difficult. Not anymore! The Briggs and Riley Family Backpack contains perfectly sized compartments that makes carrying children's essentials a dream come true - no more spilled juice, wrinkled outfits or lack of spare diapers!

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If you have been waiting around for a reason to take a family vacation, consider this a sign. The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is offering a Family Fun Promotion great for parents and kids. The promotion spans from June 29th to October 19th 2008. The hotel promises a fun-filled family vacation from the very start with a “Welcome Cabo Cooler” and surprises for the children, daily “Vacation Station” activities, family Drive-in movie, and Mexican cooking classes twice a week. Other relaxing offers include a 10-minute kids spa treatment discounted with a purchase of a 50-minute treatment and 10-minute pool side massages. Guests can also enjoy complimentary use of the Hilton shuttle and wireless Internet access. The starting rate for the duration of this promotion is $229 a night, including tax. read more »

Bring back the days of girl-talk, sleepovers, and girl’s-night-out. Sheraton Cable Beach Resorts is giving all girls the perfect excuse to get away. From May 1st to December 31st, 2008 you can indulge your best friends, sisters, daughters, mothers in a Girlfriend Getaway Package. Take your best girls to Nassau, Bahamas. The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort sits on 1,000-foot stretch of Nassau’s Cable Beach. Enjoy the freshwater pools with cascading waterfalls and in-pool bar along with oversized Jacuzzis.

The hotel hosts six restaurants and lounges serving island specialties and international cuisine. Enjoy an ocean view room with balcony, daily breakfast at the Bimini Market restaurant, one welcome cocktail per person at the Telegraph Bar, one snorkeling trip per person at the Stuart Cove, and wine and cheese delivered to the room on the day of arrival. read more »