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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 […]

Palaces, Castles, Chateaus: 12 Regal Stays

2013-10-14

Throughout the world, but mainly in Europe and parts of Asia, numerous palaces, castles and chateaus have been carefully converted into deluxe lodgings — rich in history and, understandably, often in cost. Some of the finest include the newly opened Four Seasons Lion Palace in St. Petersburg and the recently renovated Gritti Palace in Venice […]

Celebrate Halloween on the High Seas

2013-10-14

Ghosts and ghouls will be part of cruising come Halloween when cruise passengers can expect all sorts of spooky celebrations on the high seas. On Princess ships, during Halloween week, there will be costume parties, contests and theme nights, including special events for kids. Passengers can partake in such activities as Jack-O-Lantern carving demonstrations, Halloween-themed […]

Treasures of the Cinque Terre

2013-10-11

It was a stroke of luck, really, that my luggage was lost when I flew to Italy this summer to visit the jewel box villages of the Cinque Terre — five heart-stoppingly picturesque hamlets on the Ligurian coast, dotted with pastel houses nestled amid terraced hills that drop to the jade and lapis waters of […]

10 Ultimate U.S. Adventures

2013-10-10

Have you ever dreamed of dog mushing through Alaska, climbing El Capitan or running the ultimate underground sand mine challenge? Whatever your interests, there’s an inspirational adventure for every taste and skill level in Lonely Planet’s new book “1000 Ultimate Adventures.” Lonely Planet’s picks include the world’s craziest caves, greatest airborne adventures, best spots to […]

Try a New Treat This Halloween

2013-10-09

After trick-or-treating on October 31, your kids are sure to return with a stash of packaged candies to last them for months. Even though little plastic bags and bars of sugary goodness are synonymous with the holiday, candy doesn’t have to be the only sweet treat that graces your home, or your family’s taste buds, […]