Splurge vs. Steal Resort Edition

New Study Finds Hawaiians Have Longest Life Expectancy In America

By Amy Puchaty / January 16, 2019 /

Because life is better on the beach, right? According to a new study it is, and it’s increasing the life expectancy of Hawaiians like you wouldn’t believe! So much so, that we are using it as an excuse to feature two fantastic Hawaiian properties in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. In 2016, a review in…

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Splurge Vs. Steal Resorts: Two Waterfront Retreats On Cedar Creek Lake

By Amy Puchaty / January 8, 2019 /

It’s only a matter of months before lake season creeps in. And if you’ve been eyeing lake homes in and around the Dallas area, have we got the Splurge vs. Steal for you! This week we put the spotlight on Cedar Creek Lake – a charming destination located just one hour southeast of the Dallas/Fort…

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On SecondShelters.com: Best of 2018 Splurge vs. Steal Resort Edition

By Amy Puchaty / December 25, 2018 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…

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On SecondShelters.com: Choose From Two Luxurious Vermont Retreats

By Amy Puchaty / October 2, 2018 /

What’s better than a year-round destination offering picturesque beauty and timeless New England charm? How about being centrally located on the banks of the Ottauquechee River and at the crossroad of the Vermont Scenic Byway? Add some Windsor County Green Mountain views, and it’s easy to see why today’s Splurge vs. Steal is situated in…

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On SecondShelters.com: Town or Country? In This Week’s Taos Splurge vs. Steal It’s Hard To Choose

By Amy Puchaty / September 25, 2018 /

Town or country? In this week’s Splurge vs. Steal it’s hard to choose. That’s because we are taking you to Taos, New Mexico – one of America’s foremost art colonies, where high desert living meets historic adobe architecture and breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountain views. For this reason, we zeroed in on two exceptional Taos…

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