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Hotels March 21, 2018

Beautiful Southern mansions below the Mason-Dixon Line

Pack your bags and head for the Mason-Dixon Line: It’s time for some proper front porch sittin’.

Luxury March 21, 2018

Top 10 reasons to visit Detroit

While Detroit has now earned the notorious distinction of being the largest municipality ever to file bankruptcy in U.S. history, over the years its food, arts and cultural scene has been thriving. Business owners and community members have been hard at work trying to push for a rebirth of the Rust Belt town, and as a result has created a city filled with unique cultural and culinary treasures. Here are 10 great reasons to visit Detroit --and not to write it off:

Hotels March 21, 2018

Summer’s sweetest all-inclusive family resorts

For parents with one eye on their kids and the other on their wallets, all-inclusive resorts are the ultimate antidote to the nickel and diming that’s become so prevalent in the hotel industry. By paying one price for your accommodations, meals, and a raft of activities, you can have fun with no worries that your bill will careen off the tracks like a runaway train. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to travel to Mexico or the Caribbean to find a terrific all-inclusive resort. Here are eight fabulous and family-friendly picks where you can go all in this summer without leaving the continental USA.

Beach March 21, 2018

World's top 10 islands

If you're going to make a list of the best islands on Earth, you've got to ask an expert.  Leslie Thomas is a successful writer in England who's been in the business for more than 40 years. He has written more than 30 novels and several travel books, such as Some Lovely Islands, My World of Islands, and The Hidden Places of Britain. Given his interest in islands, we thought he was the natural source for naming the ten best islands. Here they are:

Eco Tourism March 21, 2018

Top 5 places in the world for women to travel solo

Year round women are seeking trips to venture out on their own, away from daily life and the demands of work, family and friends. They want to forget about wearing make-up, truly be themselves and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. While there are travelers who want the support of a small group, some prefer to go it completely alone. There are many places in the world that I’d recommend such a journey; however, women should still keep some basic safety practices in mind. I always recommend storing your valuables in different places (hotel safe, your pocket, wallet), keeping a copy of your passport in case it’s lost or stolen and using a moneybelt instead of a purse. Plus, simply appearing confident instead of unsure can go a long way in avoiding danger. I also suggest when women first arrive at their destination that they take a guided walking tour to get acclimated, to learn where things are and to get a feel for the culture. It’s also important to dress appropriately for the country; conservative is always better and ensures you can gain admittance to attractions that may require a standard of dress. That said, here are some of my favorite places in the world where women can feel comfortable traveling solo:

Beach March 21, 2018

7 tourist trap alternatives

Name recognition is the only thing you'll sacrifice if you swap out the usual tourist attractions for these lesser-known spots. The rest is gravy: think lower prices, fewer crowds, and more time spent actually enjoying the place you're visiting.

Hotels March 21, 2018

Presidential hotel history: The sites of gunshots, scandals, and more

Given how much time presidents spend on the road, it’s no surprise how many noteworthy events — famous and infamous both — have taken place at hotels. With the presidential seal of approval, these hotels are obviously topnotch but it also means that many of them are rich with history--secret entrances, assassination attempts, and the occasional scandal (you can never be sure what's going on in the room next door...) Here's our list of presidential hotels and the events (some of which rocked the country's politics) that went down in them.

Theme Parks March 21, 2018

Top road trip spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Is the car packed? The vast majority of us –especially when kids are part of the equation—head off on vacation  in the car, says the American Automobile Association. More from Eileen Ogintz It’s easy to see why.  Not only is it cheaper, but given the hassles of air travel, it’s  easier,  according to a new survey from YP, which did a survey about summer travel and the cost of fuel based on its Local Search & Gas Prices App. Those surveyed said driving gives us more flexibility, we can take more stuff—and our pets. And with iPads and auto entertainment systems, it’s a lot easier to keep kids amused along the way. Among our favorite routes:  Touring  the states of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee on The Blue Ridge Parkway.

Hotels March 21, 2018

7 ways to celebrate 4th of July in America's birthplace

If you're wondering how you're going to fill this year's Fourth of July holiday weekend, consider a trip back to where America began: Philadelphia. America's birthplace, as it's known, is where the Founding Fathers declared America's independence back in 1776. Today, Philadelphia throws a kickin' party to celebrate the Fourth of July and the streets will be buzzing over the three-day weekend. But the City of Brotherly Love is a whole lot more than the Liberty Bell. A cultural mecca, it's bursting with fine dining, a terrific shopping scene, and lively nightlife. Here are some of the city's best spots to stay, shop, explore, dine and celebrate while celebrating the Fourth.  Don't forget the sparklers. 

Forests March 21, 2018

5 stunning new UNESCO World Heritage Sites

This week marks the second and final week of deliberations for the 37th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. So far, the committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites.  Held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from June 16 to 27, the commission has selected a list of new inscriptions that span the globe, ranging from the Namib Sand Sea in Namibia to historic monuments in Kaesong, North Korea. "These valuable cultural relics are the pride of our nation, and they are precious cultural relics that show the long history of our nation," Kim Jin Sok, a researcher at Kaesong City Management Office for Preserving National Heritage, told The Associated Press. With these valuable cultural relics in mind, we have selected five stunning locations from the 14 manmade sites and five natural landmarks that have recently been added to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

North America March 21, 2018

America's 11 most endangered historic places

Houston's Astrodome stadium, New York's old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport and Montana's one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation's most endangered historic places. On Wednesday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation released its listing of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. It includes sites from Maine to Alaska. Here are America's most endangered historic landmarks: