Even if you have physical limitations, it doesn’t mean you can’t travel. There are several tour options geared toward travelers who have mobility problems, or simply need to walk at a slower pace.

When Audrey and Billy Wilder, Henry Mancini, Anna and Rupert Murdoch, and Eileen and Peter Norton wanted an artist to paint their portraits, all of them commissioned Sylvia Shap.

Known for her hyper-realistic paintings, Sylvia has a gift for finding the essence of a person and bringing it to life on the canvas.

But when you enter her house, it’s not the rich and famous who are on display. Her walls are covered with people she’s met on her travels. And here’s the reason why…

Does the term “family vacation” sometimes seem like an oxymoron?

Ever return from a family trip so exhausted you needed a vacation to recover from your vacation?

Unless you have a full-time entourage—including someone to lug the diaper bag, someone who can assemble and disassemble a stroller in under 30 seconds, and one person entirely dedicated to handing out snacks—traveling with kids is no easy task.

However, for regular moms on the road, a restful-yet-memorable family vacation is entirely doable. It just takes some serious planning, seeking out a mix of activities and down time, and targeting destinations that embrace families.

If you love wine, there is no greater pleasure than taking a trip to a winery and sampling the wine straight from the source.

But, at some wineries, you can do more than just swirl and spit—you can actually go behind the scenes and really get your hands dirty.

As active, experiential travel becomes increasingly popular, more and more wine regions throughout the U.S. are offering hands-on experiences.

In California, Wine Boot Camp has one-day workshops in Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles.

Anyone who has been watching the markets these past few weeks could undoubtedly use a vacation.

But if you’re one of the many whose portfolio has taken a whack, you’re likely wondering just where you can go on a budget. And will you have to leave your eco-principles at home?

Absolutely not.

While ecotourism is often marketed to the affluent—with time and money to put behind their green living values—true eco-tourism rests on principles that not only tread lightly on the planet, but also tread lightly on your bank account.

The November 4 presidential election is fast approaching.

After a soap opera-worthy campaign season of lipstick-slinging candidates and nose-diving stocks, turnout is expected to be high this year.

But what is the political impact if we overlook a group of Americans that’s equal to the population of Massachusetts?

If you’re an American living overseas, whether an expatriate, soldier or student, here’s what you need to know about voting abroad …