Holy smokes, fellow New Yorkers, this sure has been a steamy summer, huh? I mean, we like saunas as much as the next girl, but that doesn't mean we want to live in one. For all of you gals frantically Googling for the quickest (and coolest) getaway, we have a suggestion: the Finger Lakes. A half day's drive northwest from the smoggy heart of Manhattan, this peaceful paradise boasts calm, cooling l...
Vikki and Dianne — founders of super cool San Francisco tour agency Carried Away — know the Bay Area like the back of their hand. Their fabulously unconventional outings lead visitors across the city and beyond to discover the hidden gems, local haunts, and cutting edge new hotspots that give San Francisco its inimitable spark. In this edition of HER GUIDE, the dynamic duo share their top pic...
It’s no secret that the See Jane Fly crew is completely smitten with glamping. But as in any stylish endeavor, before you tear off into the wilderness, you'll need to assemble the right accessories. Worry not, would-be glamazon — we've got your back! Here are a few fab essentials to help you pack like a pro:
The Big Woods Dome Tent
This roomy palace from L.L. Bean is spacious enough to ...
Our trend-spotting sisters at EcoFabulous.com gave a shout-out to this covetable new line of laptop cases and travel bags, a collaboration of J.Crew and Les Essentials De La Vie. We love it when retailers answer our design prayers (a laptop bag that's chic, sexy and sustainable? Yes, please!) and as such we're bumping this find to the top of our wish list...
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With so many hours of your vacation spent in a hotel room (at least eight hours a night, if you're following doctors’ advice) don’t you deserve a holiday hideaway that’s spectacular rather than so-so? From the off-beat to the outrageous to the out-of-this-world chic, we’ve rounded up ten truly special hotels that are guaranteed to give you something to write home about:
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Travel writer Melanie Nayer has gallivanted all over the world as a contributor to pubs like New York Daily News, The Boston Globe and Gadling.com. But no matter how far she wanders, she loves returning home to Boston, Mass. In this edition of HER GUIDE, the award-winning Adventuress shares some of her top picks for getting to know her hometown. SLEEP 1) XV...
I love taking photos. I enjoy playing with my digital SLR—which I’m still learning how to properly use—but I have just as much fun with my iPhone 3G camera. I love my iPhone because it’s literally always with me, so I never miss a photo op, and I’ve amassed a collection of fun photo apps that turn regular ol’ cell phone shots into mini works of art. Here are the top apps in my bag...
As I type this, See Jane Fly Main Jane Erica Rogers Dublin is attending a swank soirée in the sky courtesy of one of SJF's all time favorite airlines Virgin America. The "World's Sexiest Airline" is hosting the mile-high fete to celebrate its inaugural flight from the US to Canada — the first in a series of international destinations.
The Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger himself jo...
We heart camping — sitting around the campfire, hiking, sleeping under the stars — but we decidedly do not enjoy the hassle of prepping for the trip. Because we’re the kind of girls who like to pack a back-up plan for any emergency (fashion, or otherwise) we’re scouring the interwebs for innovative ways to enjoy the great outdoors without having to pitch a tent — or a hissy fit. We’ve ...
Whenever vacation time rolls around, my fella and I have a little trouble deciding where to wander. He loves nothing more than pitching a tent in the great outdoors, and though I dig s'mores as much as the next gal, the thought of a week without a hot shower makes me cringe. So how do you plan a trip when he's a little bit country and you're a little bit attached to your flat iron? The answer...
