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Mother?s Day Spa Bliss
2008-05-05 15:31:00
Start a new tradition this Mother's Day with Loews Hotels You might be on the fence when it comes to the presidential elections, but fence-sitting is strictly prohibited on Mother's Day. What's that? Still think Mother's Day is about syrupy pancakes served in bed? Catch yourself up to speed with a day for moms and daughters to reconnect at the spa - being each other's BFF for the day - courtesy of Loews hotels. read more
More About: United States , Family , Reviews , Fashion , Girlfriend

Cinco de Mayo - Time for a Mexican Fiesta!
2008-05-05 15:06:00
Not ready for Monday? Slip out early, or stay out late after work tonight, and enjoy some incredible Cinco de Mayo festivities. May 5th is only a regional holiday in Mexico (the national independence day is actually September 16th) but in the USA, Cinco de Mayo is a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture. read more
More About: United States , Reviews , Culture , Time

Partners, Pleasures and Passion at Miraval
2008-05-02 20:33:00
Sex, love and intimacy new on Miraval's spa menu In a sexual rut? Need to brush up on your intimacy skills? Looking for a mani-pedi too? Now you can do it all at Miraval in Tucson, Arizona. read more
More About: United States , Reviews , Luxury , Hotels , Romantic

Seychelles Islands Offer Extraordinary Beauty
2008-05-02 16:03:00
The Seychelles Island s delight the eyes, with the vivid green of the Indian Ocean and soft white sand. And although the 115 scattered islands are sparsely populated, they have a healthy tourist economy, and plenty of amenities to keep you cozy. read more
More About: Beauty , Reviews , Luxury , Islands

Celebrating May Day Around the World
2008-05-01 18:34:00
Depending on where you live - or travel to today - you'll find May 1st an important day Maybe it's a harbinger of spring, a reminder to people around the world that spring is our second chance. Another opportunity to try it all over again and see if we can get it right this time. If you're in the US, it's the National Day of Prayer and the National Day of Reason. But in Chattanooga, it's also Loyalty Day and Law Day. It's Beltane for the Celts and National Love Day in the Czech Republic. What day is it where you are? read more
More About: World , Around the world , The World

Globetrotting Through Gardens
2008-05-01 16:20:00
Budget Travel explores the most beautiful gardens around the world There are a few things we miss from childhood: story time, crustless PB&J sandwiches, lying in the garden pulling petals off the daisies...he loves me, he loves me not, he loves me... read more
More About: United States , Reviews , Culture , Girlfriend , Gardens

Visit Your Favorite Museums on Us
2008-05-01 15:26:00
Bank of America program lets customers into museums free Bank of America's "Museums on Us" program is a great idea - just flash your BoA card at participating museums on the first Saturday or Sunday of the month, instead of paying the usual fee. It used to be a May treat, but cardholders are celebrating an upgrade that gets them monthly access instead. read more
More About: United States , Family , Reviews , Culture

No Passport + No Travel Insurance = Lots of Worries
2008-04-30 14:58:00
Are you prepared for life threatening situations when you travel? A sick child is scary enough when you have access to your family doctor and health insurance. It's down-right terrifying when your child falls ill in a foreign country. The Cortes family traveling aboard Royal Caribbean 's Majesty of the Seas found out just how challenging it can be this past weekend. read more
More About: Family , Travel , Insurance , Travel Insurance

Girlfriend Getaways in the Wild West
2008-04-29 17:51:00
Discover Your Inner Cowgirl at a dude ranch! The smell of horses, the sound of hooves pounding a steady tattoo on a backcountry trail and eating food cooked on an open fire. No stilettos and no makeup - just your jeans, a 10-gallon hat and a bucket of sunscreen. It's physical, exciting and a stratosphere away from your everyday life. Can you think of a better way to connect with yourself, the environment and your girlfriends? We didn't think so. read more
More About: United States , Reviews , Adventure , Girlfriend , Wild

Miley Cyrus Handles Embarrassing Vanity Fair Photos with Grace ? A Good Les
2008-04-28 15:15:00
What to do when your embarrassing vacation photos go public Digital photography has made it harder than ever to keep some photos private. Sure, they make it easier to show everyone how fabulous your cruise was, but it only takes a few accidental clicks or a friend with a cruel sense of humor for your clothing optional pics to be added to an email. Before you know it, everyone and their sister are talking about what an exhibitionist you are...so how do you handle it? Personally, I'd take a page from the stars' books. They deal with it every day. read more
More About: Reviews , Photos , Grace , Vanity Fair , Offbeat

EOS Airlines Goes Belly Up
2008-04-28 14:00:00
All-business class airlines files for bankruptcy protection and ceases operations today The second business-class airline in less than 4 months - rival Maxjet went bust at Christmas - gives up the fight to stay live. After an aggressive attempt to raise more cash to keep the airline afloat, chief executive, Jack Williams says, it will "cease operations immediately." read more
More About: Airlines , Belly

Mexico Drug Battle Leaves 17 Dead in Tijuana
2008-04-27 17:32:00
Just in case you needed another reason "NOT" to visit Mexico ...          Reuters reported earlier this morning of a bloody drug battle near a popular tourist shopping center in Tijuana between rival factions of the Arellano Felix drug cartel. read more
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Budget Travel Goes Green
2008-04-25 16:30:00
Road trips to America's 3 greenest cities Think eco-tourism means heading to Costa-Rica? It can, if you're looking for an eco-alternative to a fuel-gobbling Caribbean cruise, but America has plenty of green all its own. Pack up the kids and hit the road this summer on a vacation that won't break the bank - and will leave you feeling better about your carbon footprint. read more
More About: United States , Family , Reviews , Travel , Green

Rice Shortage Affects Cuisine Around the World
2008-04-24 22:43:00
World travelers will be a little surprised if their Liberian street vendor serves them pasta instead of rice, but with food prices escalating around the globe, that's exactly what they can expect. Despite Costco and other retailers' rice rationing, the US isn't suffering from a food shortage. However, people in other countries are making some pretty drastic changes to cope with shortages and unheard of inflation. read more
More About: Family , World , Rice , Around the world , Cuisine

Palmyra Island - Stranded Travelers Hope for Rescue
2008-04-23 17:03:00
They may not be castaways, but trustees from Louisiana are good and stranded 1 off-site meeting... 12 visiting trustees... 1 plane that flies to the island EQUALS... 12 stranded trustees who will probably rethink their next off-site planning meeting. read more
More About: Island , Hope , Rescue

Earth Day Solutions: 6 Steps to Greener Travel
2008-04-22 15:14:00
Since Earth Day began in the 1960s (it picked up speed in the nineties) environmental consciousness has moved from anti-litter campaigns to an anti-carbon worldview. Not good news for travelers' peace of mind: I've never been a litter-bug, but my guilty conscience keeps reminding me of plastic water bottles, unnecessary jet fuel, disposable cameras and lots of pretty shopping bags. read more
More About: United States , Reviews , Travel , Canada

Eli Manning Wedding Heats up Cabos San Lucas Resort
2008-04-21 20:25:00
Superbowl hero, Eli Manning , and high school sweetheart, Abby McGrew, tie the knot at One&Only Palmilla Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning, and Abby McGrew were married this past weekend in Cabos San Lucas , Mexico. They've been hinting at it for weeks, but at sunset on Saturday, the lovebirds said "I do" to each other during a beachfront ceremony. And we don't think they could have a picked a more picture-perfect place. read more
More About: Wedding , Resort

Beautiful Day to Watch 112th Boston Marathon
2008-04-21 15:27:00
Runners from around the world are about to start the biggest marathon of their lives. These dedicated runners love to travel to new race destinations; but to get into the Boston , runners need spectacular qualifying times. Personally, I see marathons as more of a spectator sport, but I vastly admire the 25 000 competitors who beat incredible odds this year to qualify for the prestigious race. read more
More About: United States , Watch , Marathon , Beautiful

Richard Quest on the Road to Ruin
2008-04-19 21:52:00
What's up with stupid travel writers? First it was Lonely Planet's Thomas Kohnstamm, who claimed to write about places he'd never been and dealt drugs on the side because the pay was so lousy. Now CNN has entered the fray with one of the most recognizable faces falling hard - in public. read more
More About: Quest , Ruin , Road , On The Road , Richard

Illinois Earthquake ? Are Travelers Prepared For Disaster?
2008-04-18 15:27:00
Keep an emergency kit for travelling too! The Illinois earthquake has no reported damage or injuries as of first thing this morning, but it?s a strong enough quake that anything could have happened. We're all smart about emergency preparedness at home (especially since disasters like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina) but do you think the same way when you travel? read more
More About: United States , Earthquake , Disaster

Water Bottle Recall - Feds Examine BPA
2008-04-17 15:13:00
Keep your family safe on vacation Rumors that plastic water bottles might not be safe have been scaring me for years. But health officials kept saying not to worry. Could they have been wrong? read more
More About: Family , Canada , Recall , Water , Bottle

How to Vacation Like a Celebrity
2008-04-16 20:28:00
Visit a celebrity-owned resort, of course... Ever wonder what really happens at A-list celebrity resorts? Does Paris Hilton chill with the guys from her boyfriend's band, Good Charlotte? Or does she pooh-pooh the entourage, biding her time until she moves onto her next conquest? read more
More About: Reviews , Celebrity , Luxury , Hotels , Vacation

DR Congo Plane Crash - Could it Be Prevented?
2008-04-16 16:31:00
What do your travel choices mean for your family's safety? The Democratic Republic of Congo has one of the worst records for plane crashes worldwide. Unfortunately, yesterday brought yet another tragedy. At least 113 passengers were injured and 38 died after the DC-9 jet crashed into a residential area of Gomo, a market town in Congo. read more
More About: Plane , Crash

Bikini Bash in Miami
2008-04-15 21:44:00
Cosmo hands out free bikinis on Nikki Beach If you've been putting off bikini shopping (and who isn't) you can get yourself a free one if you're in Miami on Friday. Cosmopolitan is hosting the event, and Old Navy is co-sponsoring it. read more
More About: Bikini , Girlfriend , Island , Bash

Delta Northwest Merger: How Will It Affect Your Vacation?
2008-04-15 15:16:00
Are giant airlines better for your budget? Last night's announcement that Delta and Northwest are officially merged is no surprise for travelers. The deal has been in the works for ages, making a mega airline with 800 planes going to 67 countries. read more
More About: United States , Vacation , Merger

Are Lonely Planet Books Still Trustworthy?
2008-04-14 15:18:00
Which guidebooks should you read? We're in shock after a Lonely Planet guidebook writer admitted that he made up information for the famous guides. The quirky guidebooks are proudly promoted because of their "untarnished" journalistic integrity. "If it's in the guidebook our authors have been there." read more
More About: Books , Caribbean , Lonely Planet

Matthew McConaughey - Father of Future Globetrotter
2008-04-12 23:53:00
World traveling dad-to-be can't wait to share his love of travel Admit it. You love to travel. Trouble is the last time you had a spare minute to plan out your next adventure you were waiting in your OB/GYN's office for your annual exam. Maybe you need to take a lesson from Matthew McConaughey and his glowing partner, Camila Alves who are expecting in January. read more
More About: Family , Future , Father , Matthew Mcconaughey

Witherspoon and Gyllenhaal Celebrate Spring at Malibu Creek State Park
2008-04-12 19:58:00
Pollen isn't the only thing in the air at Malibu Creek State Park Reese Witherspoon may not be smitten enough to jump back into an "I-Do" with her Jake Gyllenhaal , but she seems to have a case of spring fever. A walk in the woods, a picnic by the shore, a game of Frisbee... We can't think of a better way to wash away the winter blahs and welcome spring. read more
More About: Spring , Celebrate

Celebrity Cruises Snuffs Out Smoking in Cabins and Balconies
2008-04-11 21:05:00
Smokers - Butt out or pay up If following your bliss involves lighting a cigarette, you can forget about getting satisfaction on Celebrity Cruises . Beginning in October, smoking will no longer be allowed in cabins and on balconies. And if you're thinking there's a way around the ban, think $250 cleaning fee for violators. read more
More About: Smoking , Celebrity Cruises , Ports of Call

China Gets a Break from Protests with Rallies in Support of Olympics
2008-04-11 15:55:00
Should it affect your Olympic traveling? The Olympic torch survived battles with European and American protesters - and moved onto Latin America, where Argentinean officials are worried their street party could turn ugly. Travelers beware. read more
More About: China , Olympics , Break , Support , Rallies