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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 [...]

Beyond Tourism: Navigating Contemporary Prague

Beyond Tourism: Navigating Contemporary Prague

While Prague is quintessential “old world” charm, it’s also a 21st century city awash in contemporary art and design. Dena Rochwerger-Braun investigates how the juxtaposition of old and new creates a different feel for repeat visitors each time they visit Prague. Every visitor to Prague must wander the streets and drink in her beauty, visit [...]

Car-Free Ways to Explore Santa Fe, New Mexico

Car-Free Ways to Explore Santa Fe, New Mexico

As fall cools the Southwest, now is the time to consider leaving your car behind and setting out on a walking, biking or even a completely car-free vacation. Jamie Stringfellow, co-founder of WeekendWalk.com, offers up guided and self-guided car-free adventures in our country’s oldest capital. Santa Fe, the second-oldest incorporated city in the country, also [...]

Travel Tip: Hotel Packages for Art Lovers

Travel Tip: Hotel Packages for Art Lovers

Most hotels help their guests score reservations at hot restaurants or tickets to shows or events, but can they offer after-hours museum access? Art lovers tours are the latest must-have hotel amenities. The Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina has an art lover’s package that offers guests a private tour of the Gibbes Museum. [...]

Travel Deals: Bridal Bootcamps, Mancations, and More

Travel Deals: Bridal Bootcamps, Mancations, and More

Whether you’re just falling in love, heading for the altar, read to hit the open road, or just want a weekend with the guys, this week’s deals have something for everyone. 1) Looking for a special night out? Check out Hotel Palomar San Francisco for their Date Night special in the heart of the city. [...]