Looking for places that are off the beaten path?  Explore the world through your own senses and leave the tourist traps behind. While traveling to big cities is typically what people do when visiting a new part of the world, nothing can prepare you for what is found once you turn that...

I have thought of a few different places to talk about that are, lets say, a little off the beaten path. Sure, places like Orlando, Las Vegas, New York get most of the attention when thinking about places to visit in the US, but there are other hidden gems that lie away from the hustle and...

If when you hear the word "vacation," it transcends you into an island paradise when the salty air sticks to your skin and the green waters meet the miles of white sandy shorelines, then visiting the islands of the Caribbean are the answer. Although knowing you want a Caribbean vacation is quite...

As the summer wind blows in the Fall months, I am reminded of old Charlie Brown classics where Lucy holds the football as poor Charlie Brown tries, in great vain, to kick it. You would think that after 50+ years of falling flat on his back, ol' Charlie would have known better. Good news for the...

There is seldom a time when a particular destination grabs my attention and makes me sit up and take notice.  This was Moscow - a subtle mixture of the past meeting the present, displayed in a way that captures both the thrill and the suspense of what is awaiting you around the each and...

Many of us have had to dip into our vacation budget this year and do not plan on taking one in a while - but that was then. Most people do not know how inexpensive vacations are both for the holidays and next year. The costs of picture perfect getaways are at an all time low.  Being a travel...

I have been in the travel business for 15 years and I am often asked about the best times to travel to the Caribbean. My personal opinion is: between the end of Thanksgiving thru December 19. The weather is great, the prices (especially this year) are low and the resorts are not crowded. If you...

Since my early days living in the great Northeast, I have been connected to warmer weather and greener waters, along with the thick salt air that sticks to your skin. One such place that I have come across that combine all the things that represent "vacation" and "getaway" is Atlantis Paradise...

Families traveling to Curacao between now and December 15, 2008, or between May 1 and July 1, 2009 can save big on their family vacations with the island's "Curacao Now" program with Dunhill Vacations.  Bookings must be made before November 15, 2008.  Read on for more on how you can...

The old adage; ‘one size fits all' has never applied to traveling. Open up the travel section of the newspaper or plug in your favorite travel website and you are bombarded with a plethora of ideas on where to go. From family getaways, to a weekend romp the simplicity of planning a vacation...