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Aruba Tourism Authority Offers New England Patriots a Free Vacation

Feb 9, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Aruba Tourism Authority has reached out to the losing team of Super Bowl XLVI, the New England Patriots, to offer the entire squad all-expense paid vacations to the island.... Read More

Romantic Getaways for Valentine's Day

Feb 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  2 Comments

One of the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day is with a romantic getaway for just the two of you. Leave your worries behind and prepare to feel the love at these romantic destinations... Read More

South Pacific Food and Wine Festival Launches in March

Feb 7, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

The only thing that beats a great meal is a great meal in a fabulous setting; and proving this once and for all will be the point of the inaugural South Pacific Food and Wine Festival this March, where visitors can explore the bounty of South Pacific cuisine in the company of a cadre of international star chefs.... Read More

The ABCs of the ABC Islands

Feb 3, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Fashion designers have capsule collections, and so does the Caribbean. Three of the region’s southernmost islands, just off the coast of Venezuela, form the “ABC islands”: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, each with its own cachet. They are exotic yet ready-to-wear. They’re like the less pricey, less fussy Maldives of the West, without the haute over-water glass-bottomed huts.... Read More

Romantic Weekend Getaways | Coronado Island, San Diego

Feb 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Cassandra Latimer

Whether you’re looking to surprise your valentine with a laid-back cozy weekend or an extravagant romantic getaway, Coronado is the perfect destination. Just across the bay from bustling downtown San Diego, Coronado is a world of its own.... Read More

Single-Food Festivals Worth a Thousand-Mile Journey

Feb 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz  |  1 Comment

Food festivals can be divided into two categories: those that showcase a broad and diverse culinary spectrum; and those that hone in on a single ingredient and celebrate it to the tens.... Read More

Where to Go in 2012

Jan 27, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Where should you set your sights next year? In 2011, travelers barbecue and listened to music in Austin, tried shark meat in Iceland, explored the Riviera Maya in Mexico, let their hair down in Las Vegas, sunbathed in Hawaii, and hit the streets of Australia. But where should your frequent flier miles take you in 2012? We came up with a list of 12 cities that bubbled beneath the surface in 2011, but will be drawing in-the-know jet-setters to their shores and skyscrapers next year.... Read More

Adventure Travel to Australia | The Best Glamping Destinations Part II

Jan 26, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

We already told you about five ultra-luxe glamping experiences across Australia ranging from tiny Pacific coral cays to desert tents in the Red Center. Now it’s time to take a look at five more fabulous nature experiences with one just a few minutes from the center of Sydney, and others that are in some of the planet’s most isolated spots.... Read More

Resolution Trips for the New Year

Jan 20, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Instead of New Year’s resolutions — usually abandoned by the second week of January anyway — I've come up with seven trips that qualify as New Year’s revolutions. These are vacations, that is, that will change your life. At least a little.... Read More

Things to Do in Utah | Park City Activities Off the Slopes

Jan 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Tracie Heffernan

Park City, Utah might be renowned for its world-class ski resorts, but this alpine destination offers luxurious experiences off the slopes as well. For travelers seeking unique memories in the mountains, Park City has something for the adventurous and leisurely alike.... Read More

Visit London for Once-in-a-Lifetime Events in 2012

Jan 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

London is one of those iconic cities that people gravitate toward — the culture, art, history, and style all exist in a charming and captivating setting that keeps visitors wanting more. Whether you have never been, or can’t count the amount of visits, London will keep surprising its guests over and over again with magical and memorable events continuously occurring citywide.... Read More

Ice Hotel and Quebec Winter Carnival | Bucket List Thrills in Canada

Jan 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Karin Leperi

Whether we admit it or not, we all have them — bucket list items we'd like to check off and experience before we depart ways with mother Earth. Admittedly, one of mine is to embrace winter in a way that celebrates snow and ice and to...well, sleep on ice. Yes, there I said it.... Read More

Travel to Australia for the Glamping Experience of a Lifetime

Jan 16, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Australia holds some of the world’s wildest, most unspoiled and unique landscapes — from the rainforest and reefs of Queensland to the Red Center of the Northern Territory to the rugged wilderness of Western Australia.... Read More

Things to Do in Kauai | Explore the Island on Bike, Zipline and Paddle Board

Jan 12, 2012  |   Contributor: Shandana A. Durrani

This island has enraptured many throughout the centuries. The ancient Polynesians, legend has it, canoed their way across the vast Pacific Ocean to lay claim to its green valleys and white sand beaches.... Read More

Hershey, Pennsylvania for Non-Chocolate Lovers | Things to Do, See & Taste

Jan 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Karin Leperi

I have never been a fan of chocolate. Where others crave chocolaty delights for dessert, I have always been one to shy away from such treats — preferring alternatives like key lime pie, crème brulee, and vintage bread pudding in its stead.... Read More

Project Dreamport Offers Fantasy-Themed Packages to Benefit Charity

Jan 6, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

While there are various fantasy-driven vacation packages to choose from these days, Project Dreamport just may be the epic vessel for a flight of the imagination to take wings and fly. It is a unique give-and-take proposition that combines pleasure with philanthropy.... Read More

Travel Advice From Bob Arno, National Geographic's 'Pickpocket King'

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

Travel safety has been an issue for pretty much as long as humans have existed, and the more globalized and tech-enabled people become, the more nuanced the spectrum of risk becomes.... Read More

PortfolioOne, LLC Offers a New Opportunity in Luxury Vacation Rentals

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Luxury travelers unite! Lifestyle Asset Group has just launched PortfolioOne LLC, offering equity interest in 12 multimillion-dollar vacation homes in several destinations. From sandy beaches to snowy mountains, now is your chance to get in on a unique alternative to buying that second home.... Read More

Things to do in Los Angeles | JustLuxe's Luxury Travel Guide

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

In the entertainment capital of world, there is always something to do and somewhere to go.Los Angeles is a geographically diverse city, known for the ability for visitors and natives alike to ski in the mountains and surf at the world famous beaches, all in the same sunny day.

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