For many Americans, those tax rebate checks meant to stimulate the economy will be coming just in time — for a vacation.
Volunteer tourism, aka voluntourism, is alive and well and growing in popularity. In fact, according to a new survey sponsored by msnbc.com and Condé Nast Traveler, more than half (55 percent) of the respondents expressed an interest in taking a volunteer vacation.
If you’ve seen one tourism brochure that refers to itself as a “year-round” destination, you’ve probably seen them all.
A former federal worker who persuaded employees nationwide to donate nearly 1,000 hours of their own paid leave so he could take time off for fictitious cancer treatments pleaded guilty to fraud Friday.
When Lucinda Hughes heard she would have to drink sea moss elixir while vacationing in the Bahamas, she was certain it would make her sick. Sure enough, three months later, Hughes is very sick — every morning — and expecting her first baby in April. She got pregnant after she and her husband went on a three-day Procreation Vacation at a resort on Grand Bahama Island.
Gil Rivera picked me up in his red lady magnet with a lightning bolt decal by some basketball courts downtown. "Let's go to Miami!" I shouted. But Gil, sporting Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses and a black cap, had places to be in Philly, and so did I.
And start observing Independence Day. It would be a boon to our economy and our culture if we standardized the Independence Day holiday in the same way that Thanksgiving and Easter are standardized.
Vacation/Retirement Condos on the North Fork of Long Island- April 2008 Report The following is an update of condo sales/closings for the North Fork of Long Island April 1-April 28, 2008. Areas reported:
"A family in Orange County is speaking out about a shocking incident that happened onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. It was supposed to be a family vacation, but it ending up being anything but."
"It's going to be a rough summer," said Terry Trippler, a Minneapolis-based travel expert. "It's going to be one where you've got to plan another day into your travel schedule" just to prepare for schedule chaos.
the lottery. .... would have some crazy eccentricity. I'm not talking about the smart stuff like investing and the standard indulgences .
A manta ray-themed roller coaster confirmed by SeaWorld Orlando officials Tuesday would apparently dip riders into a lagoon during the thrill ride. "It's the most significant attraction in SeaWorld history,"... See more irresistible news
Venice, the city of love, is well known for its gondola rides along the numerous canals. However it seems the people of Dubai wanted to have Venice right in their backyard and created something similar.
The month of March is about to end, signaling the start of the vacation period of Filipino students.
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are a problem in our country and abroad. This article includes an interview with Michele Hlavsa,epidemiologist at the Healthy Swimming Program at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Federal Aviation Administration is putting the public at risk with lax oversight and a too-cozy relationship with the airlines, a top lawmaker and aviation experts said Tuesday.
So you are busy walking to work, only 5 minutes away, and you suddenly see a package in the shrubbery as you pass it. Curiosity gets the better of you. You are a little wary of what it could be, but you start to examine the plastic covering and then open it gingerly.
A recent poll conducted by Southwick Associates, a company that studies outdoor trends for Florida state wildlife agencies, found 46 percent of anglers said seniors should get free licenses, while 28 percent marked seniors should get licenses at half-price.
Fishing reports from different regions of Florida, including the Atlantic coast, Gulf coast, and the Florida Keys.
As a rule, I have found that people who have been to at least one other country to see how others live tend to be more empathetic to other cultures and more accommodating of them.
AIR travel to Europe is about to undergo a significant change, one that is likely to spell more choices and cheaper fares for travelers.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much anticipated new lifestyle brand aloft hotels, announced its reservation lines are open for bookings.
The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced a management succession plan intended to support the company through the next phase of its growth.
Chefs, sommeliers, wine retailers, wine distributors and consumers gathered at the St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio for an inaugural event showcasing the wide array of award-winning wines and artisan foods produced in Texas, kicking off a new program to encourage restaurants and r …
Wine lovers have several opportunities to enjoy Texas wine in March - This is part of the Texas Winemaker 2008 Vintner Dinner Series, which pairs Cotton Gin's cuisine with wines from various Hill Country wineries.
The beauty of the Hawaiian islands is hardly subtle. Jungle-smothered volcanic peaks loom around every highway switchback. Verdant plants sprout brilliant flowers.
This year's seventh annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival broke all records, attracting close to 40,000 participants and raising $1.7 million for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University.
Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) South Palm Beach County Chapter will host its Food and Wine Extravaganza at 7 p.m. March 31 at Boca Kitchens, 2900 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton, Florida.
Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery of Spring Hill won a double gold medal for its slightly sweeter Select Blanc du Bois and a gold for the slightly drier Blanc du Bois at this year's Florida State Fair International Wine Competition.
Bikevolcano's Bike Kilauea Volcano & Wine Tasting Tour offers an eruption of sensory experiences as you explore an ancient lava tube, view craters big enough to house an entire subdivision, and, if you're lucky, watch molten lava's spectacular journey from rift zone to the sea.