Destinations

America’s Best Towns for Halloween

2013-10-29

Celebrate Halloween in these small towns, where a bloody good time is guaranteed. When locals set up paranormal-searching equipment at the B&O Museum in Oakland, MD, they were in for a fright: they heard eerie footsteps and a spooky voice inquiring, “Is this hell?” “None of the volunteers work in the museum alone at night […]

Follow a Collette Vacations Traveler on a New England Adventure

2013-10-28

Jump right on tour with Barbara, a traveler just like you. Of course, you’ll notice that while on tour with Collette Vacations, we include all the must-see’s and personal cultural elements that our travelers expect. Watch Barbara as she shares her story: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM10FwV5TUQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKElkn1UOwc6prezMxADKhQ[/youtube] Save $100 per person on new bookings only made between October 29, […]

9 tips for exploring a cruise port on your own

2013-10-25

There will always be that one cruiser who passes on cruise line-offered shore excursions in favor of exploring on their own, only to stroll off the cruise ship and realize they don’t have a clue where to go. Don’t let this happen to you. Cruise ships get you places, and that’s part of the fun. […]

Lessons From Living in London

2013-10-24

How do you make a new city your own? How do you turn it from a place you know as a tourist into a place you call home? How do you transform yourself from traveler to resident? The things we notice when we visit cities are rarely the things we notice when we live in […]

Fashion Faux Pas? How On Board Apparel Has Changed with the Times

2013-10-23

In the early 1900s, when cruises were limited to wealthy passengers that were used to living lavishly, the evening attire of guests on board consisted of ball gowns, opulent jewelry and tuxedos. In the 1960s, cruising became more affordable for the middle class and while cruisers weren’t able to replicate the extravagances of the generation […]

A Winter Road Trip Through the Southwest

2013-10-22

Didn’t get your permit to see The Wave? Have no fear. You can have the same experience (some say better) at White Pocket, part of South Coyote Buttes. Although you do need a permit, you don’t need to win the lottery to do it and the experience is unforgettable! — Andi Fisher Read more

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Sicily

2013-10-18

Sicily has beautiful black-sand beaches, a volcano to ski on and desserts to satisfy the sweetest tooth. Plus 8,000 mummified citizens in the catacombs of Palermo, to keep you awake at night. Oh, and the Mafia? There are hundreds of places to eat, shop and sleep run by Sicilians who have said no to organized […]

The 10 Best Cruise Questions to Ask Your Travel Agent

2013-10-17

When working with a travel agent to book a cruise, the first thing you should always check is that your Travel Agent is CLIA certified and works for a reputable travel agency. After that, there are 10 questions you should ask to ensure you get your ideal cruise booked. What cruise ship is best for […]

13 of the Coolest Travel ‘Gimmicks’

2013-10-16

Cruises are good; cruises with a pool table that levels itself as the ship rolls are awesome. Here are some of the best gimmicks — which we’re defining as not strictly necessary but nevertheless fun things — to be found in the travel world today. Gyroscopic pool table: Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas. Royal […]

Deal Watch: Royal Caribbean sets Caribbean Promotion

2013-10-15

Royal Caribbean is planning a new promotion that will bring on-board spending credits of up to $100 with new bookings. The six-day offer, to kick of on Oct. 20, will be good for seven-night Caribbean sailings during the summer of 2014. Under terms of the offer, customers booking an interior or ocean-view cabin will receive […]