As a young woman in my mid-20's I’m always a little apprehensive about travelling alone. Even though my trip to Mexico was with a tour group, I knew that during our free time I’d be tempted to head out on my own - not to mention, during the weeks prior to my trip, Mexico had been in...

You can get some pretty strange results if you mix together things that don't really seem compatible.  Like those clumps you get if you mix something acidic with milk.  That's how I feel about Hong Kong sometimes: a strange love child between Britain and China. I love to visit Hong...

"You can't go to New Orleans without the music swallowing you whole" says travel editor Lisa A. Tomaszewski of HMP Communications.  "New Orleans bleeds music - it's in the air, in the water, in the people." So there's no doubt why the land of beignets, Mardi Gras and some of the smoothest...

The Kansas City metro region has been home to some of the nation's most recognizable names. Visitors can experience the lives of these famous figures at several attractions throughout the area. 1. Harry S. Truman - This Independence, Mo., native's two terms as president are considered by...

If you're seeking preventive exercise, workshops, and treatments, holistic holidays will set you on a journey to vibrant well being. No need to have prior Pilates experience, perfect eating habits or to prepare your own meals. Less ashram, more Club Med, here are Fiterati's 5 picks for...

Ah, the adventure traveller.   He's young, buff, loves roughing it in the Outback or the Serengeti, on the road for weeks at a time. Wrong, wrong, wrong. "People have this impression that adventure travel appeals to a very narrow demographic," says Steven Larkin, president, North...

It was 5am local time when I arrived in Hong Kong.  After travelling for 17 hours without sleep (I've learned that I function better with no sleep than low-quality airplane sleep) and 20-something episodes of season one of 24, I was ready for a shower and some rest. My dad, excited for my...

Winnipeg, MB - There's always been some mystery to Winnipeg and just two nights before Halloween; I decided there was no better time to go for a classic ghost hunt - a decision I now regret, as I sit alone in my hotel room contemplating how I'll survive the night. Earlier this evening, I set off...

Baños De Agua Santa Population: 16,000 Elevation: 1820m Currency: US Dollar Famous for: Thermal baths, fresh pressed cane juice, Melcocha (handspun sugarcane taffy) and extreme sports Food...

The diverse - and rarely seen - marine life of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a genuine beacon for diving enthusiasts of all experience levels. Located just 1,500 miles southeast of Miami, the 32 southern Caribbean islands offer great diving for those on budgets and a myriad of activities for...