The World's Greatest Vacations

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, […]

Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award Winners

2013-10-08

Whether you’re seeking a blissful beach retreat, a funky conversion or the perfect exotic hideaway, there’s a hotel for nearly everyone on the third annual Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards, released Friday. This year’s winners came from 43 countries, with Europe dominating the list with 30 hotels and the United States coming in second with 28 hotels. […]

The Best in Airport Food and Drink

2013-10-08

These aren’t your stereotypical greasy airport burger and fries. Airports from the United States, England and Denmark dominated the Moodie Report’s third annual Airport Food & Beverage Awards, which were announced Wednesday evening in Dubai. “We have been deeply impressed by the volume and, more importantly, quality of nominations this year,” said Martin Moodie, Moodie […]

10 Things To Know Before Visiting Copenhagen

2013-10-07

Copenhagen: not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth — officially — but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. Even the Christmas decorations are tasteful. The festive season is also when the air is especially thick with “hygge” — Denmark’s wooly, candle-lit version of coziness. No wonder Hans Christian Andersen […]

The World’s Most Extreme Golf Courses

2013-10-04

The World Ice Golf Championships takes place in Uummannaq, Greenland in temperatures which plummet to -50 Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit). Set 600 kilometers north of the Arctic circle, players have to cope with freezing glaciers and huge icebergs. Read more

Vacation Like The Stars of Fall TV

2013-10-03

Fall marks the beginning of a new school year and back to business after a relaxing summer, but it’s also the perfect time to plan your next vacation. Even the stars of this year’s fall TV lineup like to get away from it all to unwind and recharge, so follow their lead and book a […]

Cannes Rolls Out Red Carpet for ‘Great Ladies’ of the Sea

2013-10-02

Gaze across Cannes Bay this week, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you had stepped back in time. Each year, the French seaside town — better known for its glamorous film festival and extravagant superyachts — is transformed into a haven of historic nautical engineering. Over 100 elegant wooden vessels, their white sails billowing like giant quills, […]

Brand New Short Getaway Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles

2013-10-01

On September 26, 2013 Golden Princess sets sail from Los Angeles on the first of a new series of Princess Cruises Getaway voyages. Known for offering longer itineraries, the company has debuted these new cruises along the West Coast offering a brand new way for passengers to enjoy a quick break in a sea-going environment of comfort and […]