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Club Med Unveils Caribbean’s 1st L’OCCITANE Spa at Punta Cana, D.R. Resort

Club Med – the world’s leading all-inclusive brand with more than 70 resorts worldwide – unveils their fifth L’OCCITANE-branded spa at its Dominican Republic property, Club Med Punta Cana. Sandpiper...

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Essential Tips You Need for Family Travel

Long before I was a mom, I was a traveler. I traveled far and hard, and I swore that would not change when I had kids. People tried to tell me it would all change, that I would have to take a travel...

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Great Tips for Traveling with a Toddler

For many parents, staying at home with a toddler is challenge enough; venturing out with one – whether on a day trip or a two-week holiday – is a prospect that can fill even the most adventurous soul...

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Philadelphia’s Growing Rep as a Burger Town Challenging its Cheesesteak Icon

Alla Spina’s “The Burgamo” Quick: What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “Philadelphia food?” Most likely you thought cheesesteak. The sublime sandwich has been a Philadelphia icon since...

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Christmas in Martinique

It’s Christmas in Martinique, an overseas region of France in the Lesser Antilles. Here are 4 vital components of local tradition. Cordial Shortly after All Saint’s Day in November, there is a seasonal...

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Getting Active, Finding Adventure in Antigua

On Antigua, where protected harbors have lured sailors for centuries, most adventures are linked to the Caribbean Sea and involve sailing, scuba dives, snorkeling and surfboarding if not dolphin and...

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South Padre Island, TX Opens New, Year-Round Water Park

If your family wants a warm winter get away with guaranteed fun for the kids–no matter the weather–head to Texas and the newly opened Schlitterbahn Beach Resort. The beachfront hotel located on South...

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The New Travel Destination: Wellness

So, I’m sitting in a hotel in upstate New York with my feet in a bucket of warm water charged with electricity when it suddenly hits me that maybe “getting well” wasn’t going to be as much fun as I...

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Maui: What Is There Not to Love?

Admit it – you’re grinning already, even before you step on the plane. It starts with the idea of Maui… the anticipation. With the abundance of white beaches, waterfalls, and waves, what is there not...

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Reno, the Affordable ‘Vegas’ Experience

Remember when Vegas was cheap? It can be again, except it’s not Vegas, it’s Reno. There are better reasons to come here than its reputation for quickie divorces might have you believe. For instance,...

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Breakaway to Bimini for Great Bars, Beaches, Fishing

Bimini is a tiny land of simple pleasures. Ernest Hemingway lived on the small island chain in the Bahamas from 1935 to 1937 and famously drank vodka martinis, extra dry with olives, inside the...

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2nd Time Around: Nation’s Capital Will be Cheaper, Easier to Get Around For...

Crowd at President Obama’s 2009 inauguration Travelers planning a trip to Washington, D.C., to celebrate  with festivities surrounding President Barack Obama’s swearing in for a second term are in...

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Brazil by Bus: The Pace Slows, The Fascination Quickens

Sao Paulo, Brazil SAO PAULO, Brazil — After a few hours, you sink into a pleasant trance. Time no longer matters. You stop checking your phone, if it hasn’t already lost its charge. You’re comfortable....

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Cubans Traveling Abroad Have Many Restrictions Lifted

Cubans line up at a passport office in Havana Today is the start of a dramatically new day for Cubans on the island and those living abroad. Cuba has significantly loosened its long-despised travel...

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Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel: Bliss, Delight And Peace

The definition Shangri-La: 1. An imaginary remote paradise on earth; utopia. 2. any place of complete bliss, delight and peace (source: online dictionary) The Shangri-La Hotel Toronto is nether...

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Cuban Festivals: Party Loyalty of a Different Type

Through war, austerity, rationing and hardship, the Cubans have always retained their infectious joie de vivre. Even during the nation’s darkest days, the feisty festivals never stopped — a lasting...

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Santa Barbara is an Enjoyable California Getaway

Okay so we all know the hotspots when travelling to California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. But why not take a break from these fast-paced cities and head to a destination where even...

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North Peru Beach Towns Draw Tourists With Surfing, Partying

While in Peru, the default route is usually hopping a flight to Cusco to tackle the Macchu Picchu trail before, at best, adding a dip into Lima for some fine dining and a gallery or two. But for an...

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Touring Washington, D.C.: After Obama Inauguration, Still Lots to do

Whether visitors want to try one of the first family’s favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation’s...

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10 Affordable Caribbean Vacation Destinations

Cruise ships in St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor No vacation fund? No worries, mon. We’ve tracked down stylish budget guesthouses, the best street-food spots, and heaps of free or nearly free...

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