Archive for Category: "Beach Vacations"
Going Off the Tourist Map with Hawaii Family Travel
Hawaii is a popular choice for families, but is there enough for kids to do on a remote, low-key island? Founder of CiaoBambino.com and family travel expert Amie O’Shaughnessy decided to eschew larger islands for a family adventure on Lanai. Hawaii can be touristy but thankfully visitors can access pockets of undeveloped, pristine landscape on [...]
Daily Deal: Summer Savings on Cuba Tours
Let’s face it, were you a little bit jealous when you saw Jay-Z and Beyonce on the beach in Cuba? Well, you now can travel there legally with a tour provider. One of the leading travel providers, Insight Cuba, has six itineraries where you’ll save $300 per person. Options include: Undiscovered Cuba (12 Days / [...]
Travel Deals: How to Spend Your Tax Return
Tax Day has come and gone, which means refund checks will be arriving soon. For those of you looking to spend your return on a quick getaway or a longer vacation, we’ve got this week’s best deals. And if you owe the IRS, here are a few affordable vacation options including Hawaii for $99 a [...]
Spring Break Culinary Surprises: The Best Fort Lauderdale Food
In 1960, the film “Where The Boys Are” opened and, as Connie Francis sung her heart out to the theme song, thousands of college co-eds followed her lead and spring break in Fort Lauderdale was born. For decades, bikinis, sun, beer and beach became the icons of Fort Lauderdale. But there’s another aspect that’s rapidly [...]
El Salvador: Five Days in ‘The 30-Minute Country’
Most of the American tourist dollars going to Central America often end up in Costa Rica, where coffee junkies and surfing students like to hang out. But many of Costa Rica’s neighbors offer some of the same experiences for a fraction of the price – and it’s also more likely that you’ll be the only [...]
Know Before You Go: How to Avoid Spring Break Mistakes
Let’s face it, college spring break is a breeding ground for rookie travel mistakes: rip-off packages, questionable accommodations and, of course, the inevitable bad behavior. Yes, there are alternatives to spring break, but if you want to have the complete experience with cheap hotels and 48-hour-long parties, there is a way to travel smart. Alyssa [...]
2013 Caribbean Hotspot: 5 Surprises in Martinique
Every Caribbean island has its own specialty, and we’re talking a lot more than just beaches. Discover the “real” Martinique with Courtney Crockett, who was surprised by her visit to the island to find French culture (minus the French attitude), exceptional chocolate to pair with high-end, signature rum, plus three more island surprises. Want more? [...]
Tulum Uncovered: Beyond Mexico’s All-Inclusive Track
For independent-minded travelers who shun the all-inclusive resort, land-of-the-wristband concept of vacationing, the beaches of Tulum are the new vortex of do-it-yourself cool. Janet Fullwood gets away from the all-inclusive resort strips and discovers the laid-back vibe in the Mexican Caribbean. Driving south on Mexico Highway 307 from Cancun to Tulum, a distance of about [...]
