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Don't Rely on the Luck of the Irish: Plan Ahead for St. Pat's Day

With St. Patrick's Day and spring approaching, it's a great time to visit the Emerald Isle. We've looked over copious amount of deals to Ireland and found ones that offer a variety of…

Article / Local Experiences

Wine Country DIY: Santa Rosa Walking Tour

Santa Rosa is more interesting than charming. The town hasn't gone too out of its way to make concessions for tourists (despite noble marketing attempts to clinch visitors) so it has a…

Article / Local Experiences

Cologne Challenges Berlin's Status as Germany's Art Hub

This Rhine River metropolis has been at the center of art and commerce since the Romans settled it over two millennia ago, and it continues to make waves this year as the Art Cologne…

Article / Local Experiences

It's Not Too Late for a Last-Minute Mardi Gras

If you want to take part in this year's celebration, you've got more than a fat chance of celebrating Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.

Article / Miscellaneous

10 Ways to Make a Cruise More Romantic

Our favorite Hallmark holiday is nearly upon us. Let's take a moment to ponder the ten most romantic things about a cruise.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Love Beyond Valentine's Day: Cruise Line Romance, Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

For those who want to say 'I love you' on a cruise ship, the cruise lines have a whole menu of options for every stage of the courting dance, from 'please, baby, please' to 'I do.'

Article / Local Experiences

Living Large and Eating Mighty Fine in Las Vegas

It wasn't so long ago that Las Vegas was known for its 99 cent breakfasts and all-you-can-eat buffets, but today the world's favorite desert city is also one of the world's favorite…

Article / Local Experiences

Drink Like Dickens: 15 Historic London Pubs You'll Love

Be they truly ancient, stunningly beautiful, happily situated, or simply charming, these fifteen pubs are all authentic and won't let you down. All of them serve food of some kind…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Insurance Tips From a Broken-Thumbed Tourist

Fortunately for global travelers, the travel health insurance options are many and, not surprisingly, widely available on the Internet. Best of all, travel insurance includes many more…

Article / Single

New Sport-Centric Cube Hotels Make the Alps Less Square

A pair of new hotels in the Alps has updated the chalet for the X-Games generation. Cube Hotels are not just hotels, but a sports-oriented experience fit for guests who've outgrown…

Article / Local Experiences

Beaches, Bugs and Beauty: One Week in Belize

Experiencing new things was the focal point of my recent trip to Belize, from horseback riding and eating conch pizza to being wrapped into a human burrito and kayaking in the…

Article / Air Travel

Last Minute Valentine's Day Escapes from $34 Each Way

There are plenty of last-minute options available at various places for those who have forgotten that Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away.

Article / Local Experiences

Mazatlán's Mardi Gras is a Carnaval Fit for Families

This Mexican coastal city plays host to the third oldest Carnival celebration in the world -- after Rio and New Orleans, of course. Families and vacationers come from all over the…

Article / Hotels

Cozy Cabin Winter Specials at U.S. State Parks

Both those who love the winter cold and those who seek to escape it can agree that a warm, cozy cabin on a chilly January night is a wonderful thing. To celebrate the season, state…

Article / Local Experiences

Suzy Gershman's Top Shops for a Quick Trip to Paris

Putting the best of Paris into one list is an impossible task, so with that in mind, the selections below have been chosen for people in an incredible hurry, who have no time for…

Article / Road Trips

My Coach, Jeeves: Leave the Driving to Someone Else with these Scenic Escorted European Vacations

Sometimes it pays to leave the driving -- and organizing -- to someone else, and it's worth paying for that expertise. Here are seven escorted trips with scenic European landscapes and…

Article / Air Travel

See More and More of America for Less and Less

Whether it's a last-minute travel deal or a mid-week or long weekend specials, travelers can take advantage of plenty of money-saving options for touring within the United States.

Article / Air Travel

How Low Can You Go? Low Season Discounts to Dozens of Destinations

How much can traveling in low season really save you? Quite a lot actually so you may want to consider being flexible with your travel dates to snag the following bargains over the…

Article / Local Experiences

Colombia: An Emerging Travel Destination

It became clear during my trip to South America's fourth-largest country that it offered many stories beyond the typical narco-traficker, guerrilla and paramilitary tales that have…

Article / Cruise

How to See Southeast Asia By Boat

So you've decided you want to see the Far East by ship. Smart move: a cruise is an excellent way to get an overview of the region. From the stunning temples to the golden Buddhas,…

Article / Hotels

European Tour Prices Drop Like Winter Temperatures

Off-season travel to western Europe is in full swing: from the UK to Vienna, deals on all-inclusive package tours are available that help take the sting out of the dollar's declining…

Article / Air Travel

Smart Spring Break Trips that Won't Break the Bank (or the Law)

Spring break: These two words conjure up images of hedonism, hot weather, and very little clothing. But rest assured, there are plenty of opportunities for those whose interests have…

Article / Miscellaneous

First Look: NCL's Norwegian Pearl

The line's latest ship deftly trumpets the experience that years of planning and discipline have now molded into the now-iconic NCL pattern: a mix of classy and fun spaces, awesome…

Article / Cruise

What Happens on a Two-Week Down Under Exploration

On a two-week cruise from Auckland to Sydney, Holland America's un-mega ship Statendam proves to be a throwback to more elegant times.

Article / Local Experiences

20 Great Things to Do in Vancouver Now

In the past two decades, Vancouver has changed more than any other Canadian city, with an influx of new residents from Asia, and new business capital, too. This beautiful city, blessed…