The World's Greatest Vacations

Summer in the park: Great Smoky Mountains

2013-05-27

The boundary between Tennessee and North Carolina might be one of the loveliest border crossings ever: It’s the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikers on the Appalachian Trail walk the line between the two states for most of the trail’s path through the park. Incredible biological diversity is one of the Smokies’ standout features. Animals and […]

Memorial Day Travel To Dip This Year

2013-05-24

The motorist organization forecasts a decline of 0.9% in overall travel compared to last year, with 34.8 million Americans making a journey of 50 miles or more. A steep decline in projected air travel dragged down the overall forecast. AAA expects holiday air travel to decrease 8%, to 2.3 million travelers this year. The group said that […]

Another Hot New Cruise Ship Heading To New York

2013-05-24

Add Princess Cruises to the list of lines sending a hot new ship to New York City. The California-based company this week announced that its soon-to-debut Royal Princess would cruise out of the Big Apple in the fall of 2014. The 3,560-passenger vessel — the line’s biggest ever — will sail four seven-night voyages out of […]

Top Five Off-Peak Destinations For Summer 2013

2013-05-23

Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year in a lot of places—with a few exceptions. It’s low season in many tropical locales, winter-sports meccas, and destinations on the other side of the hemisphere. And low season, of course, equates to a high chance of money-saving travel deals. We compared peak and […]

Beachfront Luxury: 15 Decadent Hotels On The Sand

2013-05-22

Everyone loves a beach vacation, but where you stay can make a big difference on just how fabulous your beach trip is. That’s why we’ve found the 15 most decadent hotels on the sand to ensure that you enjoy the ultimate beachfront luxury. Read more

Gatsby’s Gold Coast: 8 Grand Estates

2013-05-21

Take a heady trip back to Jazz Age opulence on Long Island’s Gold Coast, a wealthy retreat near New York City where F. Scott Fitzgerald set “The Great Gatsby.” Oheka Castle, completed in 1919, was owned by financier and philanthropist Otto Hermann Kahn. The cost of construction at the time? $11 million ($110 million in today’s […]

5 Intriguing Southern Summer Escapes

2013-05-20

An African safari-style tent in the middle of Texas Hill Country. Skeet shooting from a former Coast Guard station 34 miles offshore. Remote treehouses in the middle of a blackwater river. Heck, they’re not your average vacations anywhere in the world. Here are five unusual summer getaway ideas for travelers headed to the U.S. South, also featured […]

5 Cruises Less Than $50 Per Night

2013-05-17

With all the talk about how Carnival Cruise Line’s troubles might be driving down the price of a cruise, it seems clear that the traveling public wants to know where to find a cruise deal. Turns out Carnival isn’t the only line offering cabins at great rates. But the great prices are less likely the […]

Exclusive Rates And More At Starwood Resorts

2013-05-16

Escape to Key West and experience island paradise at Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort. It all begins with a 7-minute cruise to our exclusive island resort, just off the coast of Key West. Upon arrival, you’ll discover an exquisitely tranquil and amenity-rich enclave of charming guest cottages with a secluded beach, lush landscaping, top […]

Another River Line Expands In Europe

2013-05-16

Add Scenic Cruises to the list of river lines expanding rapidly in Europe. The Australia-based company in April officially launched its seventh ship on the Continent after rebuilding five of the six older vessels it has in the region over the winter. Like the earlier ships, the new Scenic Jewel features signature “sun lounges” in most […]