Travel Tuesday Links

The New York Post reveals where the wealthy single guys are hiding out in the city (New York Post)

Compare prices between a home rental and a hotel room with TripAdvisor's new vacation rental calculator (LifeHacker)

Tempted to "accidentally" pack that hotel robe in your suitcase? There's a new reason not to do it (Gawaya.com)

It's not too late to take a summer vacation—and you may even score a deal. (MSNBC)

Giveway Alert: Win a Trip to the Biggest Loser Ranch

At the end of the summer after bottomless margaritas, nights at outdoor concerts instead of the gym, and most recently hurricane carbs, we usually feel like we could use a week detoxing and exercising heavily. If you're in the same sitch as us, check out the Fast Track to Health Giveaway, sponsored by Spa Week and Joy Bauer. The prize includes:

• A seven day, six night stay for two at The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Malibu, CA, where you'll experience the rigorous fitness and weight loss regime, made famous by The Biggest Loser. This includes  daily fitness and exercise activities, healthy low calorie meals, relaxing spa services, educational lectures and a private cooking class with the resort’s on-site executive chef. 
• To help stay on track with his/her fitness goals, the winner will also receive a copy of Joy Bauer’s bestselling book, Food Cures, a personalized nutrition program designed by Joy herself, and $175 in SpaWeek Gift Cards to relax body and mind at his/her choice of over 4,000 spas nationwide. 

Enter on Facebook.

Labor Day Cocktails

Toast the end of summer with one of these sophisticated cocktails.

Black Cherry Mule
50ml Belvedere Vodka
6/7 fresh black cherries
Dash simple syrup
15ml lime juice
Dash Peychaud bitters

Muddle, shake and strain into a highball filled with cubed ice.
Top with ginger beer and garnish with a whole cherry.

Intense Liquorice Sour

1.5 oz Belvedere Intense
½ oz lemon juice
½ liquorice syrup
Dash liquorice bitters
Dash egg white

Dry shake all ingredients. Add ice and shake.
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Bachelorette Parties- Idea #31: Austin, Texas

Austin is a cool town to visit (or live in!) no matter what the occasion; especially a bachelorette party. There's a new W Hotel that opened downtown in walking distance to everything: shopping, restaurants, music clubs and more. Its guestrooms are the usual mix of contemporary and streamlined furnishings:

The rooftop pool is the place to catch sun rays or cool down with a dip:

If you're looking for more unique digs, check out The Irons Austin, a boutique hotel that specializes in providing its guests with a "true, live like a local Austin experience." It's in great proximity to good eats and great boutiques on South Congress. Ask owner, Rusty Irons, to recommend her favorite go-to places, she's well connected and will always steer you in the right direction. Book early since The Irons fills up quick with rock stars and celebs.

Bachelorette Parties - Idea #30: Bridesmaids' Gifts

We recently stepped foot into a David's Bridal for the first time (full disclosure: it was for a press event) and we're impressed with what we saw. One of the things that struck us most was the selection of bridesmaids' gifts. These would also make festive bachelorette party favors—and they all cost less than a golden retriever puppy. A few of our favorite items:

Bridesmaid's rhinestone tanks

Pink camo flasks

Personalized cozys

Travel jewelry box

Bridesmaid's picture frame

Check out David's Bridal for the full selection.