Silversea touts another epic South America cruise Silversea touts another epic South America cruise:-Luxury line Silversea is taking reservations for another epic sailing from Florida to South America and back. The 69-day voyage on the 596-passenger Silver Muse will kick off Jan. 3, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale and feature a […]
Coolest campsite ever: Hanging off a cliff ESTES PARK, Colo. — Camping is commonplace in Estes Park. With crystal-clear lakes, snowcapped mountains and abundant wildlife, it’s a magnet for those who love the great outdoors. But, what if your campsite was dangling from the side of a cliff, about 100 […]
10 great streetcars, trams and funiculars Transit lines just don’t just offer a way to get around a city. Some are tourist attractions themselves, says Sam Schwartz, a transportation consultant who runs GridlockSam.com. For example, he says it’s hard not to be charmed by funiculars, hill-climbing railcars linked by cables, […]
10 best Labor Day destinations for 2017 Even though fall won’t start for a few weeks after it, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer for most. Celebrate an awesome summer of fun by closing out the season with a worthy getaway. Schedule an extra vacation day now and […]
‘For your convenience’ rarely is ‘For your convenience’ rarely is:-Look out — the hotel “convenience” wave is spreading. You already know what I’m talking about. Any time you see the words “for your convenience,” it probably isn’t to your benefit. Historically, the lodging schemes range from a benign half-truth, like […]
Before a Solar Eclipse Crosses 14 States, a Great American Road Trip Before a Solar Eclipse Crosses 14 States, a Great American Road Trip:-Americans across the country this weekend began a great, if brief, migration, rushing toward a swath of territory stretching from Oregon to South Carolina for a chance […]
Chicago’s hottest foodie ‘hood with the Great Lakes’ best chef Chicago’s hottest foodie ‘hood with the Great Lakes’ best chef:-Dodging a forklift is getting less and less likely in Chicago’s trendy West Loop neighborhood. The once-ubiquitous vehicles whizzing around with pallets of raw meat, vegetables and dry goods in this […]
Spain attacks: Is Europe still a safe travel destination? Spain attacks: Is Europe still a safe travel destination?:-Terrorism has become a grim fact of life for much of Europe. Thursday’s attacks on downtown Barcelona and a nearby Mediterranean beach resort were latest fatal assaults in recent months against sites favored […]
Four Seasons Surf Club evokes Miami’s former glamour Four Seasons Surf Club evokes Miami’s former glamour:-Miami’s sunshine and good times have drawn visitors back for years, but a new hotel concept hopes to bring back some of the glamour of a bygone era. The city has gone through plenty of […]
The best things to do in New York’s SoHo neighborhood best things to do in New York’s :-New York City’s SoHo (shorthand for South of Houston Street) is synonymous with shopping thanks to its mix of major chains — Uniqlo, H&M, Victoria’s Secret — and high-end brands such as Marc […]
