Colorful Key West
Colorful Key West Key West is delightfully quirky and culturally rich, a romantic getaway, historic gem and tropical escape… a curious place of parties, pirates and poets. There’s a bounty of things to see and do, whether it’s the Duval Crawl, that is, bar-hopping down famous Duval Street, or gallery-hopping the award winning art venues....
Traveling with Toddlers
Traveling with Toddlers Thinking about bringing along some magazines to entertain the kids? Think again. For this one-year-old, a magazine is an iPad that does not work!
Best Destinations of the Year
Best Destinations of the Year Every destination has its own allure. Whether you’re attracted to sun-kissed beaches, spicy food, ancient ruins, captivating artwork or friendly villagers, there is a destination for you. Every year a handful of locations rise above the rest. The travelers who voted for Travel Weekly’s ninth annual Readers’ Choice Awards honored...
Best Hotels of the Year
Best Hotels of the Year Any seasoned traveler knows that your hotel stay can make or break your vacation. When planning your next getaway, note these hotel-industry leaders, as honored by Travel Weekly’s ninth annual Readers’ Choice Awards for 2011. Best in Hotel Chains Domestic: Marriott International Rated the best domestic hotel chain for the...
Best Cruises of the Year
Best Cruises of the Year Travel Weekly has revealed its ninth annual Readers’ Choice Awards for 2011. First in a series of blog posts highlighting the travel winners is cruises. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association estimated that 16 million guests would board cruise ships in 2011, up 6.6 percent from 2010. Let’s take a look at...
How to Prepare Your Finances for Vacation Abroad
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Special: One-Week Stay in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica: 8 days / 7 nights Coco Sunset Vacation Club The Coco Sunset Vacation Club overlooks the Gulf of Papagayo in the Costa Rican region of Guanacaste. Unlike much of the region, the area surrounding Playas del Coco has a solid infrastructure, naturally making it not only one of the most...
Stargazing on Hawaii’s Big Island
Stargazing on Hawaii’s Big Island Hawaii’s Big Island is home to one of the most renowned astronomical sites on the planet. Perched high atop Mauna Kea, rising 13,796 feet above sea level, 13 telescopes representing 11 countries are watching the heavens and making discoveries beyond our imaginations. Here, on the tallest sea mountain in the...
Special: One-Week Stay at Deep Creek Lake in MD
Oakland, MD: 8 days / 7 nights – Inn at Deep Creek Equipped with a fireplace, full-kitchen, flat screen TV, iPod Docking Station and free WiFi, the Inn at Deep Creek champions comfort and convenience. Take a short walk to nearby restaurants and bars or dock your boat on Deep Creek Lake. Not only...
I Cracked Up the Cat
I Cracked Up the Cat At Gaylord Palms’ “Shrek the Halls” Christmas Event Puss ‘n Boots and me…. we’re buds! My hubby treated me to a weekend of revelry at Gaylord Palms resort in Kissimmee, FL for my birthday in December. The resort, normally a feast for the senses any time of year, was awash...