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Safari Through Uganda Where Seeing is Believing

Safari Through Uganda Where Seeing is Believing

North of Uganda’s capital city of Kampala, Paraa Safari Lodge is right inside the Murchison Falls National Park. It’s a beautiful place designed to stimulate the senses. You’ll hear the roar of one the world’s largest waterfalls and spot some of nature’s most beautiful wild animals. From the moment you arrive, wildlife greets you with curiosity. [...]

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Warm-Weather Winter Vacations

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Warm-Weather Winter Vacations

Did you know that today is National Escape day? In honor of this January day, why not plan a winter escape from the cold?  Kerri Zane’s Window Seat or Aisle Seat column has advice and deals for planning your first vacation of the year. Winter can be the perfect time for a mental health holiday. [...]

Top Five Places to Propose in 2012

Top Five Places to Propose in 2012

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the time of year for romance and maybe even something more. If you’re looking to pop the question, destination wedding expert Kimberly Richmond knows just the spot.  You’ve found the one, you have the ring.  But where to go to ask that life-changing question? Every couple [...]

Transformational Travel: Three Life-Changing Vacations and Retreats

Transformational Travel: Three Life-Changing Vacations and Retreats

Everyone hopes that a vacation will change their life, but some programs are actually designed to be transformational. Fit Globetrotter Dena Rochwerger-Braun investigates three vacations where personal growth and change is paramount. It seems like now more than ever people are just plain stuck. Maybe we were one of the many who lost our jobs, or [...]

Travel Deals: Cuba Tours, Legoland Florida & More Tropical Savings

Travel Deals: Cuba Tours, Legoland Florida & More Tropical Savings

As fall starts to cool and winter weather is on the horizon, now is the time to plan a trip to warmer climates. This week’s deals feature a new tour to Cuba, a family theme park hotel bargain in Florida, a cruise to tropical climates as well as a Thailand resort special. Head for the [...]

Cardiff Boutiques, Galleries & Markets: Sarah Lahey’s Welsh Postcard

Cardiff Boutiques, Galleries & Markets: Sarah Lahey’s Welsh Postcard

Global Shopper Sarah Lahey heads to Cardiff to see how the city is gearing up for their Olympic debut. With new shops as well as historic markets, Wales is turning into the smart shopper’s country getaway. Hi Peter, My buddies in London have been dashing to Wales for long weekends and raving about what a [...]

Yountville, California: An Ideal Starting Point for Seeing Napa

Yountville, California: An Ideal Starting Point for Seeing Napa

Every fall thousands descend on California’s wine country. Before they set out, they have to answer the California oenophile’s dilemma: Napa or Sonoma? This week we sent our correspondents to both counties. Read Phil Baker’s experience in Napa and then check back tomorrow for David Latt’s adventures in Sonoma. When I worked for Apple a [...]

Travel Deals: Spas, Safaris & 11-11-11 Specials

Travel Deals: Spas, Safaris & 11-11-11 Specials

Fall travel thrives on diversity and spontaneity. This week, we have exclusive offers for spa luxury in St. Barts, 11-11-11 resort discounts,  safari adventures throughout Africa, a breast cancer awareness package and more. Read on for complete information on these deals: Travel to the French West Indies this fall. Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France re-opens their [...]