The World's Greatest Vacations

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 […]

Have A Travel Problem? Tweet It Out!

2013-06-27

“Fly by the tips of your fingers.” That was the slogan on cocktail napkins that doubled as toilet paper on a recent United Airlines international flight, according to a post on FlyerTalk, a popular online message forum. “Apparently, they ran out in one (lavatory) half-way home and couldn’t bother to transfer a roll from another,” […]

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

Mouth-Watering Steaks With An Unusual Twist

2013-06-26

Albuquerque is known for its exciting chile-based cuisine, but when it comes to a good steak, turn your reins to the Ranchers Club of New Mexico. The steaks here are grilled to order on gridirons, over mesquite and hickory embers. Wagyu domestic Kobe filet, slow-roasted prime rib, bacon-wrapped bison tenderloin and other choice cuts are […]

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 […]

Jewel In The Crown

2013-06-22

If a godmother is the person who assures a baby has a promising future, then Royal Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest ship, is well blessed. With pomp, circumstance and royal fanfare, the Duchess of Cambridge (better known to most Americans as Kate Middleton, Prince William’s wife) christened the new 3,600-passenger ship in Southampton last week. “Watching […]

Cunard Line Holds Big Balcony Event

2013-06-21

Free Stateroom Upgrades from Inside to Balcony Fares from $799 on Select 2013 Sailings into and out of New York WHAT: Through 31 July 2013, Cunard Line’s Big Balcony Event is offering Balcony staterooms for the price of an Inside stateroom. The promotion is available on select voyages into and out of New York, including […]

Best of Toronto: 14 Favorite Moments

2013-06-21

Canada’s largest city has at last shed its reputation as a dull, repressed metropolis. What locals and visitors alike have discovered is an ever-expanding city with a remarkably diverse population; a vibrant cultural landscape; unique, ethnic neighborhoods overflowing with charming shops and architecture; and a culinary scene that’s one of the finest in North America. […]