I've been known to beg Calgon to take me away on occasion (certain months more than others), but somehow my cramped bathroom and uncomfortable bathtub never seem to do the trick. In honor of those t...
This summer my husband and I took a trip to the Pacific Northwest, with stops in Seattle and Vancouver. But our final stop was the most anticipated and, in the end, by far the most restorative. We s...
It is Escapes month here at Apartment Therapy, but we all know that one of the most daunting aspects of going on vacation--or anywhere by plane, for that matter--is the airport. Unfortunately, the gre...
Vintage signs, especially those from the 50s and 60s, have always appealed to us. Usually incorporating bold colors, interesting shapes and great typefaces, they appeal to our sense of nostalgia. This...
The Little River Inn in Mendocino, photographed by Tom Courtney...imagine coming upon this sight at the end of a long day's hike! In our household we love to hike, but one of us (psst—it's my husba...
Click on any of the images above to view these posts Before we launch headfirst into Pet Month on AT:SF, we wanted to round up all our Reader Escapes (there are five more bel...
>>Enter Escape Tour Name: Kerry Location: Rocky Mountains Description: In June, after 4 years in Los Angeles, my partner and I packed up our belongings and took off for a month of hiking and backpack...
Name: Danielle Location: Awaji-shima, Japan Link: No link Description: Between two of the four main islands of Japan, the moderately-sized island of Awaji-shima is traversed by the highway link betwe...
We don't get to escape the city too often, and we're starting to feel slightly worse the wear for it. So when Escapes Month started here at AT:SF, we felt hard pressed to come up with much. Then we be...
Name: Shayna Location: Road-trip along Highway 1 through Baja Link: No link Description: So often when I go on vacation I, like many people, look for the fastest way to get to a destination. With the...
Name: Kristin Location: Cozumel, Mexico Link: Fiesta Americana Description: This past June, my friends and I took a vacation to Cozumel, Mexico. The island is perfect for scuba lovers and snorkling. B...
Amazing fields on the way into the city Name: Michelle Location: Grand Forks, ND Link: None, I stay with family Description: When I turned 18 in 2000 I've always wanted to travel but since I didn't ha...
>>Enter Escape Tour Name: Teri Location: Southern Africa Description: Not exactly a summer getaway (fall here, spring there) to Southern Africa. Three and a half weeks of tent camping starting in Cap...
Click on any of the images above to view these posts Last year during Escapes Month, we blogged a summerhouse, an artisan shepherd's hut, a Greek retreat, and California cotta...
>>Enter Escape Tour Name: Tisha Location: Marin Link: Mount Tamalpais Description: Located just over the Golden Gate Bridge in Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Steep Ravine Cabins offer an escape from ...
Name: Mariah Location: Berkshire Mountains Lodging Link: No link, my family place :) Description: We visit the Berkshire Mountains every year. Our place, nestled in the New England woods, has been in ...
>>Enter Escape Tour Name: Jason Location: The family cottage on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada Description: My family never had a cottage. No summer house, no boat, no guest quarters, no jet sk...
Most of us know what a bed and breakfast is about, but this establishment offers a twist on the expected — in what they cleverly nickname a "futon and breakfast," the Fuurin-Oka is a Japanese-styl...
>>Enter Escape Tour Name: Lorely Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Link: Bahia Salinas Beach Resort & Spa Description: In Puerto Rico we call small hotels owned by families "paradores," and this is o...
Escapes Month is in full swing and we want to hear from you, our readers, about your favorite summer vacation escapes. Send us your summer escapes photos and description, and if they're chosen we'll s...
Name: Jora Location: Mexican Caribbean Link: Hotel Akumal Caribe Description: I, too, like to think I've traveled a lot. I tend to be very picky about where I stay -- that is NOT to say I need luxury...
Escapes Month is in full swing and we want to hear from you, our readers, about your favorite summer vacation escapes. Send us your summer escapes photos and description, and if they're chosen we'll s...
A friend recently sent us the link to AirBed & Breakfast, and it's perfect to share with all of you for Getaways month. A mix between couch surfing and a hotel, AirBed & Breakfast is a website that co...
In honor of Escapes Month, we spent last week up in the woods of Sonoma County. Our lodgings? Tent cabins, which we think are a brilliant blend of permanent and temporary structures. ...
AT reader DahliaCactus tipped us off to the Starwood hotel group's new line of eco-hotels, Element. She says, Apparently they're offering green perks like recycling, but the best part is the layouts ...
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