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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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.

The strongest earthquake to hit Hawaii in 20 years turned a paradise dream vacation for many into a nightmare.

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...

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...

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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...

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...