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Lucy Williams is an Orlando-based writer for Starwood Vacation Ownership and thelobby.com's expert on the subject.

The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is on another adventure, and this time he has been seen at several different Starwood Vacation Ownership resorts. When you stay at one of these resorts in 2008, you can go on a Roaming Gnome scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. Roaming Gnomes will be hidden in secret spots around the resorts. Participants will receive a clue sheet with hints as to where they are hiding. Once you complete your clue sheet, you can redeem it for a prize at the resort. You will also be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a five-day, four-night resort stay, plus two airline tickets worth up to $750 each. The contest began on May 1 and will continue through the end of 2008. The grand prize winner will be chosen at the end of the year.

Participating Starwood Vacation Ownership resorts are: Sheraton Vistana Villages and Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando, Florida; The Westin St. John Resort & Villas in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands; The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui, Hawai'i; The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas in Kaua'i, Hawai'i; The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas in Rancho Mirage, California; Sheraton Desert Oasis and The Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona; Sheraton Mountain Vista in Avon, Colorado; Sheraton Broadway Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and Vistana's Beach Club in Jensen Beach, Florida.

Lucy Williams is an Orlando-based writer for Starwood Vacation Ownership and thelobby.com's expert on the subject.

If you're looking for the perfect place to cool off this summer, consider taking a vacation in the Rocky Mountains. When other parts of the country are feeling the heat, Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers ideal weather for an array of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and fly-fishing. Plus, you can beat the heat with a dip in the cool pool at Strawberry Park Hot Springs.

For a limited time, you're invited to get away to the Rocky Mountains and discover the pleasures of Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas, a vacation ownership resort in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy five days' and four nights' accommodations in Steamboat Springs for just $229. To learn more about this offer or to view the complete details of participation, please call 888.293.9186 or click here.

The Starwood Spa Collection, one of the world's largest associations of premier-level spa resorts and hotels, is better than ever for 2008, with twelve new properties that represent some of the finest spas in the world. From the Westin Hilton Head to the Sheraton Hua Hin, the new additions to the collection elevate the spa experience to an art form, utilizing the Seven Pillars of Well-Being to create treatments that relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. A variety of special offers make it easier than ever to indulge in a visit to one of these amazing destinations. The St. Regis Aspen Resort, home of the Remède Spa (pictured), for example, has the St. Regis Aspen Welcome Spa Package, which comes with one 60-minute spa treatment per person per stay, daily continental breakfast, and 4:00 p.m. late checkout (if available) for rates that start at $410 and require a two-night stay. Guests have access to the fitness facility, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi, as well as the Remède Spa facilities on days receiving treatments. It's a luxurious way to bid adieu to winter and say hello to spring.

Denver is a city with a lot going for it, from its abundant sunshine (more than 300 sunny days a year) to its many parks and recreational areas. But just because it's such a treat for active, outdoorsy types, don't think Denver lacks a sophisticated side. You'll find plenty of style at Park Meadows, Colorado's only retail resort, which boasts 160 of the finest retailers and restaurants in America. In addition to its modern indoor shopping area, it will soon unveil a beautiful outdoor street park, with one-of-a-kind specialty stores and four themed restaurants to help turn an afternoon of errands into an evening of fun and excitement. Park Meadows will get even more exciting in June, 2009, when the new element Denver Park Meadows opens its doors. This innovative property from element by Westin represents the latest thinking in hotels, with everything you need to be happy, healthy, and productive. Guest rooms feature full kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and the Westin Heavenly Bed, while common areas boast natural light, a signature water feature, and access to the outdoors, so you can stay connected to nature as you connect to your business, family, or both. It's a refreshing new way to enjoy one of Denver's most exciting new communities.

Lucy Williams is an Orlando-based writer for Starwood Vacation Ownership and thelobby.com's expert on the subject. Today, she gives us the inside scoop on Starwood Vacation Network.

If you take a vacation each year and enjoy having access to a multitude of vacation choices, you should consider Starwood Vacation Ownership. Starwood Vacation Owners have the option to join Starwood Vacation Network, which enables Owners to experience vacation flexibility and incredible member perks.

As a member of Starwood Vacation Network, you may choose to exchange your week at your Home Resort for a reservation at other Starwood Vacation Ownership resorts in the ever-growing network. For example, if you love surfing, swimming and other water sports, you might consider owning an annual week of outdoor adventures at The Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas (pictured) on Maui. As an Owner, you're ensured a space at your Home Resort. So what happens if you want to explore the hiking trails of the Colorado Rockies? Simply trade your Use Week for similar accommodations at Sheraton Mountain Vista.