September 3rd, 2010
Increasing numbers of couples are considering marrying, going on a honeymoon, or simply vacationing in Belize . Find Out More All About Belize > What to See & Do in Belize > Romantic Belize Hotels and Resorts > Follow Me on Twitter Image © Roberto Fabbri.  Read More →
September 2nd, 2010
Like many other Northern European cities, Berlin really comes to life during summer. The transformation from grey and chilly to lush and sparkly makes the locals stir from their winter slumber and draws masses of tourists on the hunt for the ultimate Berlin summer experience .  Read More →
September 2nd, 2010
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. By Richard Hammer Where else but Philadelphia can you attend two different arts festivals on the same trip.  Each year in September the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and the Philly Fringe are held consecutively.  It’s 16 days of nonstop, wild creativity and daring performances.  This year the festivals are being held from September 3 -18, 2010. While visiting Philadelphia you’ll... 
September 2nd, 2010
Credit: Kossy@FINEDAYS. By Joe Brancatelli Are travelers paying more to fly? Yes and no. While fares themselves are still far below the rates they reached in 2008 during the height of the oil crisis, fees are adding up fast. Several studies released in recent weeks indicate that the total price travelers now play to fly is 50 percent above the basic fare for the ticket. Bag fees and other so…  Read More →
September 1st, 2010
We love the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London–it’s a hotel that gets it right on every level. It has a perfect location in Knightsbridge, just steps from some of the city’s best shopping spots (including Harvey Nichols, Harrod’s, Walton Street, The Kings Road, Sloane Street and Sloane Avenue), beautiful Hyde Park and the Chelsea Physics Garden, major museums (such as  Read More →
September 1st, 2010
If there’s one thing that London isn’t short of, it’s a fabulous theatre or ten. But on a hot summer’s night, the last place you want to be is cooped up inside. Even with interval ice cream. So I’m on the hunt for exciting outdoor theatre , so I can sit outside on a picnic blanket and spend two hours crossing my fingers that it doesn’t rain.  Read More →
September 1st, 2010
Sip cafe au lait and nibble on powdery beignets in the French Quarter's Cafe du Monde. Credit: davisseal. By Maria Mora New Orleans is famous for jazz, nightlife and a rich culture. At the heart of all this artistic energy is the unique food that gives the Big Easy its flavor. And great, other worldy food can be found everywhere in N’awlins from the city’s street vendors to some of the best restaurants in famous  New Orleans... 
August 31st, 2010
He likes to golf; she likes having a Swedish massage in the spa. Or she likes to golf; he wants to gamble. (Pictured: Golf course at Colonial Williamsburg ). What to do when the two of you have different ideas on what makes an ideal vacation? If golf must be on the agenda, see which resorts offer players and non-players alike an exceptional vacation. Golf Vacation Resorts Follow Me on Twitter  Read More →
August 31st, 2010
Schiphol is one of the world’s busiest airports and is often used not just as a gateway to Amsterdam but to all of Europe, especially for passengers flying from the US. Schiphol is also used by many budget airlines such as Easyjet catering to the weekend break market. Getting to and from the city and airport should be easy and straightforward, even for those of us who don’t speak Dutch .  Read More →
August 31st, 2010
Huntington Beach. Credit: RJ Bejil. By Whit Honea When people take a Southern California vacation there are usually two big stops on the itinerary: Disneyland and the beach. Huntington Beach is a favorite destination beacuse it combines the best of  beach vacations with a convenient locale close to the Disney resort. Surrounded by a host of other popular coastal towns like Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach, the area is known for its... 
August 30th, 2010
Book your stay now at the Moana Surfrider hotel in Honolulu during the Orbitz 48-hour sale and you'll get your 3rd night free plus breakfast! By Susan Johnston While summer sun and heat have given way to cooler fall temperatures across most of the U.S., that carefree summer spirit will live on in Hawaii for months to come. Especially in Honoloulu ,  where you can extend your summer well …  Read More →
August 30th, 2010
There's no end to summer sun with a trip to Honolulu, Oahu. By Susan Johnston For most of the United States, summer sun and heat has given way to crisp fall temperatures. But that carefree summer spirit lives on in Honolulu vacations, where you can extend your summer well into fall with an array of festivals, concerts, and other activities at some of my favorite  Honolulu hotels . September brings Hawaii’s biggest event of the season:... 
August 30th, 2010
Budapest , unlike its neighbours Prague and Vienna , has succumbed less to the ravages of tourism since the advent of low-cost airlines but this is slowly changing. It is also creeping more and more onto the itineraries of backpacking inter-railers and so Budapest is generally having its profile lifted within European tourism. This is a good thing generally, although it will also inevitable change the face of the city in the long term.  Read More →
August 30th, 2010
It has been a while since the last podcast, but today, I took the opportunity of a bank holiday weekend, to record a new episode. I rant about the Florida gulf coast “disaster” and ask for your opinion on the UK’s worst airports, plus news of this year’s Travel BlogCamp. You can also subscribe to This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog . Worst UK airports and tourism rants  Read More →
August 29th, 2010
Copenhagen is a long-time favorite destination for shoppers from overseas – Swedes frequently make use of the bridge over to their neighboring country to sample the Copenhagener’s signature chic-but-trendy style of dress . lthough Strøget (literally means ”the sweep”) is the famous shopping street cutting right through the centre of the capital, this is usually packed with tourists. For some serious, undisturbed  Read More →
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