The World's Greatest Vacations

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 […]

Breezing Into San Felipe

2013-05-02

San Felipe’s tourism is getting a shot in the arm due to a much-improved Highway 5 connecting the beach destination to the border town of Mexicali, which lies 150 miles to the north. Since San Felipe receives most of its visitors via self-drive trips originating in California, Arizona and New Mexico, this is a huge […]

Summer Savings At St.Maarten

2013-05-01

Enjoy exceptional savings on your summer escape at The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten. Get ready to sit back, relax, and unwind on island time at this Caribbean escape located on one of the island’s best beaches. Book your beachfront getaway now and receive limited time rates from $169 per night. Valid for […]

This New Food Tank Hopes to Rehabilitate Our Troubled Global Food System

2013-04-30

There’s no doubt that the food system is broken. More than 1 billion people are obese, nearly 1 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and at least 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. We need solutions—from schools and hospitals to fields and forests and from boardrooms to parliaments. Read more

10 things To Know Before Visiting Colombia

2013-04-29

There was a time when few travelers visited Colombia, when the country was synonymous with drug lords, when the only English you heard on the streets was spoken by American Marines. That Colombia — a country of conflict and cartels — has largely disappeared, replaced by a rejuvenated capital of Bogota and a resilient culture that […]

Eat like a local: 10 picks from around the U.S.

2013-04-26

We all want to feel like we belong when we travel, and what better way than to eat as the locals do? Travel + Leisure and CNN paired up to create a list of 100 places to eat like a local. And we asked for your recommendations of the best, most authentic spots for visitors to […]

Conde Nast Traveler Lists World’s Best New Hotels

2013-04-26

It’s a tough life, being one of 36 anonymous reporters for Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Hot List. Evaluating hundreds of new hotels around the world, testing rooftop pools, drinking signature cocktails and flickering a judgmental eye over superlative properties. Yet again this year, that indefatigable crew managed to get through the job. The magazine’s 17th […]