The World's Greatest Vacations

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 […]

Bye-bye Bora Bora – 15 Other Islands in French Polynesia

2013-09-30

Indulgent resorts. Beautiful everything. Bora Bora is called paradise for a reason. And visitors return home with the exact photos of the island’s towering Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the thatched roofs of over-water bungalows and a magenta sunset over the sparkling ocean. Don’t do it! There’s a lot more to French Polynesia. The country is made up of 118 islands […]

10 Things the U.S. Does Better than Anywhere Else

2013-09-27

Even if it’s not the land of opportunity it once was, the Big Mobility Scooter still has a lot going for it. In fact, there are at least 10 things by our count that you can’t find as good anywhere else on earth. With the caveat that China is on a trajectory to take over at least […]

Royal Caribbean Announces Ocean Voyages

2013-09-26

There is no better way to span two continents in one vacation than aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. The cruise line known for the industry’s most innovative cruise ships today announced Ocean Voyages, a collection of special sailings that offer unique onboard programming, new shore excursion packages, and unbeatable value on 2014 sailings between Europe […]

Meet the World’s Best New Skyscraper

2013-09-23

A pair of buildings colloquially known as “Marilyn Monroe” has won the prize for best new skyscraper completed in 2012. The curvy, twisting buildings, officially known as Absolute World Towers, and located in Mississauga, Ontario, were designed by Beijing-based MAD architects and Toronto-based Burka Architects. “The way the two structures twist organically by up to […]

The Best Place to Watch the Sunset

2013-09-20

Nothing completes a getaway like a gorgeous sunset. What’s your favorite spot for ending the day with a westerly gaze? Is it far above the trees with a majestic mountain view, or at water’s edge, with your toes in the sand? Read more

America’s Best Coastal Hotels

2013-09-19

While hotels and resorts have long leaned on Mother Nature to enhance their guest experiences, few wild assets rival that of prime waterfront real estate — be it on a sugary sand beach or a dramatic rocky bluff. Fortunately for travelers, there’s a lot of choice for those seeking a great coastal getaway. Culled from […]