The World's Greatest Vacations

Best Travel Moments of 2013

2013-12-09

I’ve been fortunate enough to have taken a life’s worth of trips of a lifetime and put together vast catalogs of exotic and exciting memories. But what really stands out, and what will leave the most lasting impression, isn’t the staggering scale of landscapes or the lavish architecture of lodges. Don’t get me wrong: I […]

Most Welcoming European City is …

2013-12-06

A visa, toothpaste, spare underwear. All essentials for a decent vacation. But what about something less substantial — a pleasant welcome when you arrive? After all, the friendliness of the people you meet often determines whether your memories of a place are fond or foul. Now welcomes have been rated. Read more

Where To Travel Based On Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type

2013-12-05

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test measures psychological preferences and decision making in order to help people understand their personality type. Based on the theories of Carl Jung, the test is often used to help people make career and life decisions. Read more

Unwrap a New Part of the World with Collette Vacations

2013-12-04

Watching the sunset at Ayers Rock; sharing a laugh in Dublin; dining at the Eiffel Tower; reveling in the energy of Rio; relaxing on the canals of Venice; we travel for moments like these. Treat yourself and those you love this holiday season with Collette Vacations. With more than 150 tours to destinations on all […]

Princess Cruises® Ships ready for the Holidays

2013-12-04

The holiday season is always a joyful time aboard Princess® ships around the world, and this year is no exception. “Tis the season to leave work and cold weather behind, and instead truly relax and enjoy holiday festivities,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises® president. “Our shipboard teams make sure passengers can make the most of seasonal […]

Alyeska Resort Biking Trails

2013-12-04

Alyeska Resort in Girdwood has opened a new lift for the 2013-2014 ski season. General manager Mark Weakland said that the new Glacier Bowl Express is a high-speed quad that complements the existing tram and another high-speed lift known as Ted’s Express. The resort also tapped into mountain bike tourism with the addition of the […]

Packing Must-Haves: What to Bring on a Cruise

2013-12-03

The key to packing for a cruise is bringing a variety of comfortable, casual clothes you can mix and match and a few items so that you can dress up more at night. Shorts or even a bathing suit and cover-up will do during the day but on most ships you’ll need to put on […]

What Airlines And Airports Are Doing To Make Travel Less Stressful

2013-12-02

Air travel can be a drag. With the never ending stop and go traffic on your way to the airport, the way-too long security lines (do we really have to take off our shoes?) and endless wait times, flying can be stressful to say the least. Read more

Seven days. Four Islands. Two overnight stays. One amazing Hawaii itinerary – only with Norwegian Cruise Line.

2013-12-02

Say Aloha to paradise. Norwegian is the only cruise line that sails roundtrip from Honolulu year-round so you can vacation on your schedule. As you journey from one exotic island to the next, learn about the Hawaiian culture through the eyes of native ambassadors on board our ship. With overnights in both Maui and Kaua‛i, […]

36 Hours in South Beach, Miami Beach

2013-12-01

A weekend in South Beach ought not to begin with “What to pack?” but rather, “What to pursue?” Do you long for the South Beach of painted-on dresses, frozen margaritas and electric neon? The South Beach of stylish new (or renovated) hotels (Gale, Lord Balfour, SLS South Beach) and restaurants (Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, […]