Destinations

Where Past And Present Cross Paths In Singapore

2013-07-19

Singapore hardly springs to mind as a cool and undiscovered destination for most people. In part, that is true. The high-rise metropolis is visible for miles, over 5 million people call this small island home and visiting behemoth shopping malls on the weekend is a national past time. Look beneath the shiny exterior though, and […]

Shimoda City Travel Guide

2013-07-18

Just three hours south of Tokyo, on the southern coast of Japan’s Izu Peninsula, visitors will find sunny Shimoda City. Although the city is home to just 25,000 residents, Shimoda has become very popular with Japanese travelers, who revere the area for its pristine beaches, its high-quality hot springs resorts and its surfing. Despite the […]

French River Cruising Grows

2013-07-17

France is a hot destination in the river cruising world, with a flow of dedicated ships sailing rivers from the Seine and Rhone to the Saone. Scenic Cruises and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection have announced new vessels debuting there next year, showcasing new designs and enhanced all-inclusive vacations. Uniworld will introduce the new 159-passenger […]

15 Best Islands You’ve Never Heard Of

2013-07-09

Bali? Been there. Virgin Islands? Done that. Twice. While many well known islands inhabit prominent spots on the average bucket list, there’s another group of outposts that only the truly island-savvy know about. These under-the-radar islands have sea views and ocean breezes, but are blessedly lacking in crowds, fabricated attractions and recreation “ambassadors” leading the […]

America’s Top Free Attractions

2013-07-02

Imagine seeing masterpieces by Van Gogh, entertaining your kids with activities and strolling a hilltop garden with waterfalls and beautiful views at sunset. Now imagine doing it all for free. That’s how your day could play out at the Getty Museum in L.A., where admission doesn’t cost a thing. Enjoying what America has to offer […]

World’s 50 Best Surf spots

2013-07-01

Maybe you surf, maybe you don’t. It doesn’t matter. Everyone who’s been to the beach in the last 50 years is influenced by surf culture. If you’ve ever listened to a Beach Boys record (most of the guys in the group didn’t surf) or donned a pair of baggy shorts or looked wistfully out at […]

Report: Second Paula Deen Cruise Added For 2014

2013-06-28

Paula Deen may be in trouble over her use of the n-word, but that doesn’t seem to have caused fans to abandon ship. Just days after the calorie-rich country cooking star lost her contract with the Food Network, she added a second “Paula Deen Cruise” in 2014. Fox News says that in recent days interest […]

10 Great Places For Family Vacations In National Parks

2013-06-27

National parks not only preserve nature, they also nurture families, says Jonathan Dorn, editorial director of Backpacker magazine and Nationalparktrips.com, a planning site. “These are places where families can unplug from their normal chaos and reconnect. They can have meaningful experiences in natural surroundings that are among the most beautiful in the world.” Read more

8 Hotels Still Fresh At 100

2013-06-25

Whenever a new hotel opens, guests are quick to flock there, clamoring for its shiny new rooms and state-of-the-art features. But there’s something to be said for staying at a venerable older property, like these top-rated hotels that are each celebrating their centennial this year. Some of them have survived issues like war, recession, fire […]

Top 10 Beach Cities

2013-06-24

National Geographic circumnavigates the globe on a quest to find the world’s best beach cities. Tel Aviv, Israel. Call it Miami Beach on the Med. Tel Aviv is the Dionysian counterpart to religious Jerusalem. In the “bubble,” as it’s known for its inhabitants’ tendency to tune out regional skirmishes, some restaurants, discos, and clubs are open until […]