When it comes to finding the best beaches, if you are a romancing couple, do not read on. If you are a family looking for the best beaches to bring the family for a lingering vacation or a long hot summer day, a recent survey from the first week of June* has you covered. In […]

From ancient gladiators to modern treasure hunters, varied niche voyages are in view as Crystal Cruises expands its 2014 Experiences of Discovery roster. The theme cruise program is introducing six new themes. Spread throughout the year, the new themes focus on thrill-seeking, luxury extravagances, the Roman Empire, maritime history, magic, and microbrews. In all, 23 Crystal […]

Planning a vacation to the mountains or islands? What are the best weeks to book ski vacations? What makes planning a vacation to Hawaii so interesting to couples? Flipkey, a force in the vacation rental arena, has released the first edition of its travel Insights series and, through three years of tracking where people are […]

Summer Adventures in Sizzling St. Croix Hotel St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Island’s newest boutique hotel that is steps away from the charm and bustle of the busy Harbor Boardwalk, is offering a seven-night, nearly all-inclusive Caribbean fantasy package. $3,933 for two includes: Waterfront or Garden Suite Daily Continental Breakfast Two bottles of select wine […]

Summer vacation is back in fashion according to the latest figures from American Express. Summer vacation plans are up 17% from last year as more than two-thirds (69% vs. 59% in 2012) of consumers plan to get away in the next three months. While it’s not quite a canary singing the end of the recession, […]

While Americans are taking summer vacation quite seriously this year, they are bolstered by the fact that the costs of those airline seats they are booking have stayed relatively flat this year, at least if flight prices over the 4th of July weekend are any indicator. The average cost of a domestic round-trip flight for July 4th […]

Shanghai for business, Shanghai for pleasure. Even if it is enroute to some place else it is well worth the stop. But a stay in Shanghai must definitely be on the Bund. The Bund is the epicenter of Shanghai for anyone who wants to put luxury-laced shopping, dining, walking, or sightseeing on the priority list. […]

                    By Stacey Zable Family Travel Editor The largest ship to homeport out of Manhattan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norwegian Breakaway is ideal for family clients, especially those driving distance from New York City. Following are key selling points for families…

A new poll shows that people’s perception of safety and comfort on cruise vacations may be shifting downward given the tide of events on the high seas over the past few years. The Carnival Triumph’s well-noted limp back to shore was the most recent kick off to widespread questions of quality standards and shipboard safety. […]

In this hyper-speed, social media-run world it is nice to know there is still a place where you can turn it off and take things slow.  No, this does not refer to the bank or doctor’s waiting room, or phone queue to the airline desk. This refers to a place where urban troubles stay behind, […]