Getaways & Vacations

In a country like India, eating with hands is quite a traditional and an ongoing practice, despite the onslaught of western culture and etiquettes. Eating with hands is the most...

Reason for going to Alta Vista: Drinking from a coconut shell under the cool shade of the Terebinto trees in San Pedro De Lagunillas, my father and I started speaking to several...

Knowing how to pack for a cruise is as important as knowing how to book one. Once you're on the boat, there's no going back. If you make a mistake, all you can do is wait until...

Because it is compact, Newcastle upon Tyne is a city that permits the party reveller to spend time in a variety of pubs all with their unique atmosphere in relatively close proximity....

Hotel or condo? Privacy or amenities? Get the most out of Maui by tailoring your trip to your family's specific needs.

Don't be intimidated by the distance, or the camping! Here are tips for 4 nights of camping at the Bonnaroo music festival, coming from a girl who certainly doesn't live like...

Are helicopter tours worth the money? And how do you find the safest and most reliable helicopter operators, at the best prices? Scott McNeely has the answers for you.

Hyde Park is one of London's grandest parks. It dates from the mid 1500's, when King Henry VIII acquired it as a hunting ground. Today Hyde Park serves a larger number of purposes...

London, the capital of England, is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It has a reputation of being a rather busy and expensive city and probably not the place...

Sydney, Australia, is often mistaken by many foreigners as the capital of Australia; it's not. Sydney is well-known for many things such as the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House,...

Tips on how to drive long distances and handle the fatigue of driving.

Your honeymoon will be one of the most important trips you take, as it's your first as man and wife. After all the stress and anticipation of the wedding, the honeymoon is a great...

Fiji is the South Pacific's most popular tourist destination, and with 322 islands and hundreds of resorts and adventure activities to choose from, the average visitor can use...

There's something for everyone and a Polynesian paradise for all.

This article is a breakdown of all the major cruise line tipping policies. It also details your options for paying onboard tips.

Italy is a fantastic country where you´ll find History in every corner of every village or city. If you want some general tips on where to go and what to see, this it your article.

After planning and booking a cruise, many people forget that there is still more money to be spent - aboard the cruise ship. Cruise ships are a fun way to travel but there are...

Taking your children over the river and through the woods is much easier when you prepare for the trip!

Sea kayaking allows you enjoy vacations where you have a chance to relax, enjoy the scenery, and participate in a fun and exhilarating activity. Discover six of the best sea kayaking...

A cruise is the ideal vacation for many people! Before going on a cruise, make sure that you have everything that you will need, so that you don't have any unnecessary stress...

Hostels have evolved. Nowadays they often provide accommodations for adults and families.

High altitude resorts have great snow conditions, but the air is thinner and less oxygen is available. People coming from lower elevations may experience altitude sickness, when...

Skiing holidays are such fun and can be the perfect holiday for all the family to enjoy. But without the right clothing, the perfect holiday can turn into a cold, miserable fiasco,...

Nothing beats an all-inclusive cruise for relaxation and a vacation you will always remember... if you do your research and find the cruise that fits you! Booking a cruise does...

A checklist for planning a getaway with your girlfriends. This article covers when to start researching, how to research, organize your travel documents and what to pack. Perfect...

Las Vegas deserves its name as it means: "The stars." The neon lights of the casinos and the businesses on the Strip make it quite a sight from the air or from the road. While...

Your ski vacation should be a wonderful trip for you and your family. Ski chalets are a great way to take the hassle out of ski holidays, but make sure you choose the one that's...

Plan a great trip to Israel while keeping your airfare costs as low as possible. Here are tips for travel arrangements, itineraries, packing lists, books to read before you go,...

Solo backpacking is a very risky activity. However, the allure of the experience might be too much to resist, and if you feel the wilds calling, make sure you'll make it out again...

You don't have to bring as much as you think, as long as you're willing to pay the price. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Sydney, Australia, is often mistaken by many foreigners as the capital of Australia; it's not. Sydney is well-known for many things such as the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House,...

How to start your bicycle journey, a couple of short tips and tricks that will make your journey enjoyable. Where to start and what to bring are essential.

After all the hard work of study, lectures, writing assignments and trying to maintain your social life, you'll be in need of a great vacation... but then comes the issue of...

There are special situations such as a death of a family member or a serious illness or injury to a family member that may require you to travel on short notice. Find out how...

Maui is a great destination for families, honeymooners, well, pretty much everyone. This article will help you plan your trip to figure out what is best for you.

The clock is counting down the final seconds of the current year. It's New Year's Eve, and where are you? At a boring office party? Freezing in Times Square surrounded...

For many people, the perfect Christmas is one spent at home, sitting around their own Christmas tree, opening gifts and eating a home-cooked meal. For many others, though, Christmas...

The Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural geological formations in the world. Words like stunning and breathtaking don't even begin to describe the view from...

Ahhh, Spring Break.  You've busted your you-know-what all year and who better to enjoy a little well deserved fun in the sun or on the slopes than you?  Before you hit the beach...

You thought your ideal spring break trip would be totally spontaneous, free of all deliberation. Then you ended up watching the happy travelers returning from happy activities...

We've all heard the spring break horror stories about the girls who go on spring break and don't return. These are the types of stories in the forefront of your parents'...

Every year, when March rolls around, there is one thing on the minds of most college students: Spring break. This is the one vacation where students don't have to return...

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, planned to open in 2008, will honor the life and work of the civil rights leader. The Memorial will be located adjacent to the FDR...

Before explaining how you can buy an all-inclusive package, here's a rundown of what types of vacations might be found under that general term:

The rich history of Atlanta, Georgia is just one of the reasons why Atlanta is a popular tourist spot. While the city is not very old compared to many other historic cities, a...

The Greek peninsula is surrounded by almost 1,400 islands, making it one of the best island-hopping cruise destinations in the world. Greece is prized for both its world-class...

Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular winter sports; they're also two of the most expensive. Unfortunately, after getting to the mountain, renting (or buying) gear...

Adventure travel has come a long way in the past few decades. Destinations and activities once reserved for only the hardiest of souls are now open to active travelers of all ages...

A cruise-whether it's to Alaska, Hawaii, the Mediterranean or the Caribbean-is an awesome, hassle-free way to take a family vacation. With multiple ports of call, you have...

What better place to ring in 2007 than in one of the country's greatest places to party? Everything in Las Vegas-from the casinos to the shows and the nightclubs to the scene...