The World's Greatest Vacations

New Royal Caribbean Ship Celebrated In Ceremony

2013-08-07

The construction of a new Royal Caribbean ship scheduled to debut in 2014 reached a major milestone on Friday as the first of dozens of pre-built sections was laid into place in a dry dock. Royal Caribbean executive vice president Harri Kulovaara joined executives at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in a traditional […]

Sonoma County: Beyond The Wine Tasting

2013-08-06

Sonoma County boasts more than 450+ wineries, so it is a given that wine tasting is one of the top attractions for visitors to the area. However, a world of adventure and beauty awaits the traveler to the region who is looking for activities beyond wine tasting. From horseback-riding through rustic vineyards, to kayaking down […]

Experience The “Lands Down Under” With Collette Vacations

2013-08-06

Major U.S. tour operator Collette Vacations offers up a wealth of South Pacific experiences in its new Australia & New Zealand 2014-2015 brochure. This guidebook to your trip-of-a-lifetime includes seven tours that blend cultural highlights, free time, dramatic ‘bucket-list’ excursions and an optional Fiji extension. • Explore the amazingly diverse marine life in the Great […]

6 Of The Best Countries For New Moms

2013-08-05

United Kingdom. Kate Middleton, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, whose husband Prince William is a potential king of England, is reportedly in labor in a private wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. After childbirth, she — like other British moms and dads — will be able to take her time at home with the baby. […]

World’s Most Amazing Private Pools

2013-08-02

Whether you seek seclusion or an endless blue vista, these oases provide a swanky way to cool down. Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Guests who book the Beach House at this serene retreat (which earned a perfect 100 score in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards) can luxuriate in a 39-foot-long, infinity-edge lap pool. You […]

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2013-08-01

It’s easy to fall in love with Rio. The seduction begins as soon as you pull into the harbor that has the prettiest backdrop in the world. This long, skinny city hugs steep hillsides and scalloped beaches. It’s a place of sun, sex, soccer, and samba, where locals, calledCariocas, celebrate sensuality. Rio was the capital […]

12 VIP Experiences Actually Worth The Money

2013-07-31

You know the drill. Pony up a little (or a lot) more scratch at America’s top theme parks, sports stadiums, wildlife sanctuaries, lounges and museums and you can expect a different deal. The VIP deal. But where and when does it pay to go VIP? You should always take those three letters with a grain […]

A Wild World Off California’s Coast

2013-07-30

Few places off the California coast are more mysterious than the Farallon Islands. Located just 27 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge, the collection of barely inhabitable staccato peaks are hardly ever seen. It is only on a clear day – if you squint really hard – that you might be able to make […]

No Land? No problem. Gibraltar’s $200m Five-Star Yacht Hotel

2013-07-29

Imagine this: in your hot little hands you hold a blueprint for a luxury hotel in one of the most idyllic – and tiny – locations in the world. There’s just one problem — there’s no space to build the thing. The answer? Create a five-star yacht hotel. That’s exactly the thinking behind Gibraltar’s new […]

Luxury Hotels And Resorts In California Wine Country

2013-07-26

Hundreds of wineries dot the rolling hills in Napa and Sonoma counties, the heart of California wine country. Visitors come from all over the globe for the region’s beautiful vineyards, quaint towns, hot air balloon rides, world-class cuisine, and, of course, wine. Travelers looking to get pampered should consider these top luxury hotels. Read more