The World's Greatest Vacations

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Best All-Inclusive Cruises

2013-05-09

On most cruise ships, your accommodations, standard meals, entertainment and daytime activities are included in your fare. Then the nickel-and-diming begins. Want a soda? Add it to your tab. Take a Pilates class? Expect a fee. Indulge at one of the fancy specialty restaurants? There’s a charge for that, too. The extras quickly add up, […]

Five Spectacular Art Fair Cities

2013-05-08

If you’re of the opinion that the only thing better than viewing great art is owning it, put these destinations on your travel itinerary. Not only are they cities renowned for their beauty, their museums and their architecture, they are the sites of the world’s great art fairs. From ancient objects to art that was conceived […]

10 Tips To Help You Pick The Perfect Cruise

2013-05-08

It wasn’t long ago that most cruises took place in the Caribbean. But these days, even the most mainstream lines offer sailings around the globe. Still, not every line goes to every destination. And some lines are stronger than others in particular areas. In Alaska, for instance, two lines — Princess and Holland America — […]

Hard Rock to Open Hotel in Daytona Beach, Fl

2013-05-07

Hard Rock International is expanding its reach in North America with a Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, Fla., expected to debut in 2016 in tandem with the 58th Annual Daytona 500. In February, Hard Rock announced that it would open a second property in California, this time in Palm Springs, joining the Hard Rock Hotel San […]

10 Great Mexican Restaurants Across The US

2013-05-06

Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo on May 5th to commemorate a military victory. But here, it’s an excuse to head out for tacos, margaritas and other Mexican favorites. Author Jane Butel, who runs a cooking school in New Mexico, says the cuisine is among the USA’s most popular. “It has a lot of snappy flavors you […]

South Florida Summer Rates from $149!

2013-05-06

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, Florida invites you to spend summer at the beach. Relax amidst beachfront surf and sand and enjoy countless resort activities like golf, tennis, water sports, spa relaxation and the many things to do in nearby Fort Lauderdale. Reserve your stay by May 8 and enjoy rates from $149 per […]

Expect To Pay More For Your U.S. Hotel Stay This Summer

2013-05-03

As the summer vacation season approaches, travelers should prepare to pay more than they did last year for lodging. Consumers should brace themselves to spend more for hotel rooms in popular destinations this summer. San Francisco and New Orleans lead the pack in terms of room rate growth. Hotels in both cities report double-digit increases (see chart […]