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Learn the Art of Travel Writing in Key West, Florida
Whether you intend to make travel writing your full-time profession, a source for some extra income or just want to improve your blog, you should look into this course.
Post-Earthquake Peru Report: Pisco, Ica Hardest Hit
A massive earthquake struck southern Peru 110 miles southeast of Lima in the early evening on August 15, decimating several towns near the Pacific coast.
Travel Tech: Begin Your Escape Early with Noise-Canceling Headphones
From the cheap to the pricey, seven sets of headphones that'll let you tune out the rest of the plane, train and terminal.
Is Virgin America Fit to Fly?
The new carrier promises plenty of in-flight entertainment, power ports at every seat, better food than other airlines and a plush first class section on flights starting August 8. But…
Ship Review: Celebrity's Mercury -- Still a Looker, Ten Years On
Last month I returned to my first cruising ship for the first time in ten years. How would it feel to come 'home' after all those years? Would what seemed so grand in 1997 be just…
How Big Can a Ship Get Before Sinking?
Ever marvel at how exactly ships float? It seems impossible, considering today's cruise ships are gigantic steel-encased cities carrying thousands of passengers, crew, and everything…
Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)
Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are literally dozens of websites dedicated to the fine art of traveling with…
Must-Have Summer Spa Treatments
After a long and dry winter, no matter what your body is calling for, these spa treatments have got the answer.
How to Skywalk Above the Grand Canyon
Anyone willing to pay $75 can gaze into the Canyon as none have done before -- but will this destroy the national park?
People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States
Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.
The 50th Anniversary Arthur Frommer Interview
In celebration of Frommer's guidebooks first 50 years, the legendary travel guide writer talks about how it all began and the special moments along the way.
System Icon Yosemite in the Balance
The park plan allows for new construction at a lodge and new road construction to fix a decades old bottleneck on the only road which leads out of the valley near Yosemite Falls. A…
A Briefing on the World of Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism
Here's a quick rundown of how to travel with minimal impact on the planet -- and the companies and resources to help you do so.
Launch Party: New Ships and Industry Expansion
This week saw growth galore, with two lines announcing big newbuild plans, four others about to launch new ships, and another announcing new deployments for new tonnage.
Fly Cheap and Help Children at the Same Time
Kid's First Fund is hosting its fourth annual online auction to benefit neglected, abandoned and abused children in the Baltics.
What to Expect (and How to Save) on an Ultra-Luxe Cruise Line
The bottle of chilled champagne wrapped in a stole of white linen and leaning jauntily to the side of its silver bucket was the first of many iconic symbols of luxury that greeted us…
Shop 'Til You Drop: International Retail Therapy
It may seem strange for a woman to admit, but I actually hate shopping when I'm at home. The thought of trudging around the city or enduring a suburban shopping mall is my idea of…
How to See the Planet and Save It at the Same Time
Travel pollutes, but the solution isn't to stay home, huddling under furs in your unheated house while you snack on cold canned food. Instead, an industry has emerged that helps you…
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.
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…
Editor's Choice: Least Favorite Travel Experiences
Tourism bureaus, avert your eyes. For the second year in a row (brought back by popular demand), we've asked our editors to select their least favorite traveling experiences, a task…
High-Tech Airline Upgrades To Take Your Mind Off Your Numb Legs
JetBlue may have the most famous coach-class amenity, but several other airlines have also gotten the idea that if they can take your mind off the size of your coach-class seat,…
Can You Make the Call? International Cell Phone Tips
Trust me: having a working cell phone when you're on a trip can help a lot. You can double-check reservations, receive emergency calls from the cat-, dog- or babysitter, and soothe…
Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Underrated Cities
New York, Paris, London: Certain cities have a well-deserved reputation for appearing frequently on the itineraries of urban travelers, not to mention at the top of many 'Best of'…
Dining on the Deep Blue Sea: A Specialty Restaurant Guide
Cruise dining today is a free-for-all, with numerous specialty restaurants that let you dine with complete flexibility, choosing when, where, and with whom you want to eat, how fancy…