Friday, April 06, 2007

Short-term rentals 101


Rising room rates and the ease of browsing for short-term apartments on the Internet have made this urban vacation alternative increasingly popular. Travel+Leisure guides you through the pluses and pitfalls of renting a pied-à-terre



The 10-Point Caribbean Escapes Plan


Whether you want great golf courses, mountainous hiking trails or just a beach all to yourself, 10 places to have the perfect Caribbean vacation this winter.


10 tips for a fun family vacation


Tammy and Raymond Spangler, center, of Randolph, Ohio, with their children Derick, 13, left, and Ashley, 11, winners of an online sweepstakes, react as they see Disney characters coming to greet them at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. The family was rewarded with a morning of the Magic Kingdom all to themselves--and a VIP tour. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Traveling with kids can be a blast -- or it can be downright hair-raising. Is there a formula for a great family trip? Not really. In fact, the best family adventures often take us by surprise. No, there's no formula for a great family vacation, but there are some things you can do to improve your chances of a good time for all. John Frenaye weighs in with his top 10 tips.


Top Five Money Saving Road Trip Tips


Hitting the road? Food and lodging are the biggest road trip travel budget busters, and unintentionally guzzling gas can totally be avoided. Learn how to save money on road trips...


Packing for a Budget Trip


Long security lines and detailed regulations have become a familiar part of the travel routine. Do you really want to drag a bunch of heavy bags through those lines? Budget...


AAA


Reading an interesting story in the UK Times about an English grad's trip to the US reminds us that AAA is a decent discount deal for US travel -- the...


Friday, October 27, 2006

Cathay's deal of the month


I like Cathay Pacific's deal of the month for April. From New York ($799), San Fran or Los Angeles ($699) you can fly roundtrip to Hong Kong and add a...


Club Med -new deal


Club Med has awesome kids programs. At Club Med Punta Cana, for instance -- in the Dominican Republic-- The Petit Club and Mini Club have an entire building; outside is...


Monday, October 23, 2006

Highfalutin and high-tech on the high seas


If you're like us, there are certain things you don't bring on vacation. Cell phone, gym clothes, grand ambitions to diet or be more productive ? all should occupy minimal mental and luggage space. But more cruise passengers have been bringing all of the above onboard, and more.


Hawaii dream vacations turn into nightmares


Tourist and locals line up outside an ABC store waiting to buy essentials, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 in Honolulu. A strong earthquake shook Hawaii early Sunday, jolting residents out of bed and causing a landslide that blocked a major highway. Ceilings crashed at a hospital, and aftershocks kept the state on edge. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) The strongest earthquake to hit Hawaii in 20 years turned a paradise dream vacation for many into a nightmare.


Thursday, October 19, 2006

Family Travel Idea: Halloween in Salem


Salem Massachussetts was once a seriously scary town, during the time of the witch trials centuries ago. Nowadays Salem is scary in a playful way: the town goes all...


Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Visit a Working Ranch or Try A Cattle Drive


If you like spending hours in the saddle, hands-on experiences helping ranchers with branding and herding cattle or horses, check out a horseback riding trip at one of these working...


Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Honeymoon Havens Throughout the World


Can't decide where to take your honeymoon or next romantic getaway? Here's a tip: Choose a destination and start exploring the best places in:United States
The Caribbean
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Photo: Planter's Inn, Charleston, SC...


Airfare Specials this Week


This week features a few really great sun destination airfare specials. All fares noted are before taxes.
Air Tran has put on a sale for its destinations in Florida. Prices start...


Saturday, October 07, 2006

Sail on Star Clipper


If the idea of cruising the Mediterranean on a true sailing ship on your honeymoon or next romantic getaway appeals, come aboard the intimate and romantic Star Clipper, reviewed...


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