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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Cunard Line Gives Credits Where Credit Is Due
2013-05-15

New Programme Gives North American Military Personnel up to $250 to Spend On Board! 8 May 2013 – Cunard Line is pleased to announce a new benefit for those who serve in the armed forces in North America. The new programme grants On Board Credits of up to $250 per person to members of the […]

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In Defense of Tourists: 8 Travel Tips From The Masses
2013-05-15

Tourists get a bad rap, stereotyped as shuffling sneaker-clad hordes flitting from sight to sight taking photos of statues. We choose instead to honor the wisdom of the masses. In honor of National Tourist Appreciation Day, here are eight lessons all travelers can learn from the tourist throngs. Read more

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Hong Kong’s Giant Rubber Duck
2013-05-14

Hong Kong’s busy harbor is never short of action, but the great big yellow duck that floated into town on Thursday captured the city’s attention. Thousands lined the harbor front and work ground to a halt in offices with sea views as the much-hyped ‘Rubber Duck’ made its grand entrance. For two weeks local media […]

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7 Deluxe Tree-House Hotels
2013-05-13

Want to go out on a limb for your next vacation — literally? Once the sole province of young boys and Ewoks, tree houses offer adventurous travelers (read: unafraid of heights) a unique travel experience in an age of roadside motel chains and globe-stretching hotel corporations. Building a hotel in the treetops is hardly a […]

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Summer 2013 Hot Spots: Where To Maximize Bang For Buck
2013-05-10

Only three weeks till Memorial Day weekend and the traditional kickoff to summer. Do you know where your vacation is? Where Americans plan to travel in summer 2013: The usual suspects claim the top spots: 1. Orlando 2. Las Vegas 3. Cancun, Mexico More surprising is Seattle at No. 4 and Denver at No. 10. Read […]

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