The World's Greatest Vacations

Sand Sculpture Shindigs: A Bucket List

2013-07-05

Your days at the beach with a bucket and shovel making castles in the sand were child’s play compared to what you’ll see at sand sculpting events. There, the massive, inventive, intricate works of art go so far beyond “sand castles.” You’ll never look at sand and water the same way again. (Keep reminding yourself—it […]

Princess Cruises Launches Fourth of July Sale

2013-07-05

Princess Cruises has kicked off a week-long Fourth of July promotion that brings on-board credits of up to $100 per cabin with new bookings. The Red, White & Blue Sale, as it’s being called, encompasses more than 100 sailings departing between September and December in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal, California Coast, Mexico and Canada/New […]

4th Of July: Backyard Beautification Tips And Tricks

2013-07-04

Here are six extra backyard beautification tips : 1. Chalkboard contact paper – just peel, stick and write. This paper does double duty for both adults and the kids. Keep the kids entertained as they can draw and doodle during an outdoor barbecue. During the evening, label pitchers of your favorite sangria and cocktails, meats […]

The Face Of Freedom: Stirring Portraits Of The Statue Of Liberty

2013-07-04

This year, on the Fourth of July, the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public after being closed for eight months due to major damage from 2012′s Hurricane Sandy. It’s fitting, of course, that Lady Liberty, with her distinctive light-green patina, will once again welcome — on Independence Day — countless pilgrims from America and around […]

Timeless Luxury: 11 Illustrious Hotels Around The World

2013-07-03

Some hotels are more than just hotels — they are former castles, royal residences, or Gatsby-esque mansions. Or they opened their doors many years ago to offer accommodations of unsurpassed luxury, attracting royalty and famous names. These grand dames around the world have drawn on their rich pasts in order to offer present-day magnificence. Read […]

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 […]

7 Ways To Celebrate 4th Of July In America’s Birthplace

2013-06-28

If you’re wondering how you’re going to fill this year’s Fourth of July holiday weekend, consider a trip back to where America began: Philadelphia. America’s birthplace, as it’s known, is where the Founding Fathers declared America’s independence back in 1776. Today, Philadelphia throws a kickin’ party to celebrate the Fourth of July and the streets […]

5 Spectacular And Storied Beach Trips

2013-06-28

Crashing waves. Windy bluffs. The mystique of the high seas and whatever lies beyond: Seaside places possess a dramatic allure that’s naturally attractive to storytellers. Maybe that’s why so many famous writers have chosen to live, work and set their fiction by the ocean. Or maybe they just liked the beach in summertime. Whatever the […]