Get some last minute deals on cabin getaways this weekend for MLK JR. weekend! Celebrate the remembrance of a great man and have a great time in the mountains of Heber City, Utah! Cabins from $150 & up!
Text or call 435-709-8303
Hurry! Our Log Haven Cabin just became available for Thanksgiving! This is a last minute special, only $350/night! Two night minimum, $150 cleaning. Book now before it’s too late. Click here to view details of the cabin: Log Haven Cabin
Rustic Mountain Retreats – Heber City, Utah
Plan a Fall Getaway in the gorgeous mountains of Heber City, Utah. Lets face it, this is a slower time of the year for vacation rentals. As such, we are offering lower rates for the Fall season! We have from two bedrooms to eight bedrooms to choose from. These are beautiful cabins, perfect for a weekend getaway! We have added lots of new properties to our rental pool! Check us out here, to see what we have to offer! www.rusticmountainretreats.com
Happy FALL!!
All of you residents and travelers on the East Coast, stay safe! Be prepared, just in case Hurricane Irene packs a punch! She has already pounded the Bahamas! There is already talk about flight cancellations and such. If you already have set plans to travel to the East…call ahead and ask your hotel/accommodations about cancellation policies and disaster plans.
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/
Happy & safe travels!
Hi, everyone!
This is a follow up to my post about Groupons. I purchased my first Groupon a couple of weeks ago. For $15, I got $40 worth of merchandise at a local health food & supplement store! You can either print off your Groupon, or do what I did, download the smart phone Groupon App! You don’t have to print anything, just pull up your Groupon on your smart phone and show it to the cashier! How convenient is that? You get $10 in discounts when you sign up and then $15 more for referring a friend! You can really get some great deals with Groupon!
Get your Groupon ON! 
“Spear phishing” anyone?
Most of us have heard of “phishing”, you know, where you get an email that masquerades as a legitimate company that you are familiar with. The “phisher” hopes to trick you into disclosing sensitive information in order to steal your identity.
Well, now we have “spear phishing” aka, “targeted phishing”. This happens when someone hacks into a company’s system, lifting names and email addresses, then sends the same “phishing” type emails, but the difference is, they know something about you….your name and the fact that you most likely get emails from that particular company.
The spear phishers odds are in their favor when they know you most likely already get emails from a particular company and they can address you personally, by name…..you would more than likely not be suspicious of the email. You should be suspicious however, when the email asks for any personal or sensitive information, regardless of who it is from.
Do you want to see a list of the most recently hacked companies, like Kroger, Capital One and Marriott Rewards?
Here you go…: up to date list of breached companies
Unless you are ABSOLUTELY certain that an email is from a legitimate company that you do business with, just don’t disclose personal information. Even if you are certain, why not just call them at a number you have for them instead?
Be thy safe in this age of living electronically….
I ran across Groupon on Facebook. A friend “liked” it, so I took interest. I signed up and now, much to my delight, I get these great “Groupons” in my inbox! What are they? Deals at local places in your area, usually at least 50% off the standard price. How does it work? You get an offer in your inbox, if you are interested, you do a “preliminary” purchase. So, you give them your payment information, but are not charged until the deal is final. For the deal to be final, there is a specific number of people who have to commit to buying the deal. If enough people don’t, well then you don’t get charged. If enough do, then you have a great deal!
Here are some of the groupon offers I have received:
*1/2 off helicopter lessons. I can get lessons for $149, the standard cost is $299. Sounds fun!
*82% off laser hair removal. My cost, $109, standard cost is $594! Wow, Summer is close!
*$25 for one month at a local Boot Camp, standard cost $50. Awesome! I could use that!
*$10 for $20 worth of food at a local eatery. Half off of food is always worth it!
I have been waiting for the right groupon to pop in my inbox, and when it does, I’ll put it to the test. I think Groupon may be tired of waiting for me though. Here is a recent message I got from them (they are also offering me $5 off my first Groupon purchase!):
“Sure, reading Groupon emails is fun, but actually going out and exploring your city–at a huge discount–is even better. Keep your eyes peeled for cool deals this week. If you see something you like, buy it! Remember, every Groupon is 100% guaranteed–if you feel like Groupon let you down, we’ll refund your money. Simple as that.”
I’m excited! I might just become a GROUPIE .
We all love them, daydream about them and drool over them. Everyone loves gadgets! So, what’s new? Today, we are featuring something for the gamers. Nintendo 3DS! Yes, I said 3D…and without those ridiculous glasses that teenagers like to wear with the lenses popped out! The new Nintendo 3DS will come in aqua blue or cosmo black. Features include, touch screen, telescoping stylus and a larger screen. But, that’s not all, there is a 3-D depth slider, motion sensor, gyroscope, one inner facing camera and two outer facing cameras for your 3-D photography and 3-D gaming. Luckily, there is no learning curve required and most of your old Nintendo DS games will still be compatible! Check it out here: Nintendo 3D
GAME ON!
I love Heber City, Utah! There is so much to do here! Heber is a mid sized town, and a Traveler’s Gem in the mountains! During the winter months, vacationers come from all over to ski the Fantastic Powder that Utah offers. There is a ski resort right next door at Soldier Hollow and just 30 minutes away in Park City, Utah. Another favorite winter past time for the area is Snowmobiling! There are miles and miles of trails to ride and explore! During the Summer, vacationers come to explore the same trails on ATV’s. This is a great area for mountain bikers, hikers, campers, fisherman and many more! There is even an ancient crater, Homestead Crater, that offers swimming and scuba diving in 90 degree water all year round! You can horseback ride, golf, ride tubes down Provo River, take kayak lessons, hot air balloon rides, take the kids to the historic Heber Valley Railroad…..endless activities!
Visit Heber City and Fall in Love!
You gotta love a phone app that can give you the BEST PRICE on an item by aiming your smartphone camera at the bar code. That’s right, a phone app by REDLASER compares the bar code for the same product on Google, Ebay, TheFind and other popular places. Once you get the best price, just take your phone to the manager and show them what you could get the item for…chances are, the manager will give you the same deal! Now this particular app is just for the Android & the Iphone, and it’s FREE. Now, I’m a Crackberry Lover myself, so, you can get a similar Free app from ScanLife , BeeTagg and Sccope, I understand you have to have a steady hand and you need to turn off your flash… I plan to try these out soon, I’ll let you know my reviews.
Happy Bargain Hunting!