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5 great Chicago places to not take the kids

By Carol Stigger on Apr 03, 2015 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

From sports to shopping, culture to clubbing, Chicago has attractions for every age and interest. For parents in the Chicago area, visits to the Field Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, and Lincoln Park Zoo are practically mandatory. These are popular sites for school field […]

Top 10 cities in the world for marriage proposals

By Fergus Appleton on Apr 02, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Italy, Middle East, Nevada, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Getting engaged is the most exciting, nerve wracking, and potentially important day of your life. For years to come (hopefully!), your story about the planning, thought process, and personal touches behind how and, perhaps more importantly, where you ‘popped the question’ will be told and retold on countless occasions. The pressure for a memorable and […]

Planning a trip to Southern California?

By Janice Nieder on Mar 28, 2015 in Attractions, California, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

What’s new in Southern California? Lots! If you’re planning a first timer’s trip to Southern California in the next few months (when the weather is sheer perfection) you probably already know that you want to spend a day at the beach and perhaps even do a little surfing. And of course, you’ll want to see […]

Photograph of the week: Full moon in Death Valley

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2015 in California, North America, Regions, USA

A full moon rises over the Badwater Basin salt flats in Death Valley National Park, California. At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater is the lowest point in North America. The vast, surreal crust of hexagonal shapes change constantly as salt crystals form, expand and then become eroded with wind blown dust and passing rain […]

5 unique ways to experience New York (and how you can win your flights and £1,000 spending money to go yourself!)

By Paul Johnson on Mar 12, 2015 in Air Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

The Big Apple. The city that never sleeps. The city so nice they named it twice. Call it what you will, there’s no doubting the appeal of New York City. Today the city attracts more than 50 million visitors per annum and this year will see the number of hotel rooms pass the 100,000 mark […]

The world’s most luxurious skiing resorts

By Vicky Anscombe on Mar 09, 2015 in Austria, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

There’s a skiing break, and then there are the kinds of skiing breaks that you never forget. The snow is lush, deep and plentiful. Your bed is the best you’ve ever slept in, and the food – well, you’ll never eat like that again. The whole holiday is a sensory delight from start to finish, […]

4 of America’s strangest restaurants

By Matthew Coe on Mar 09, 2015 in Colorado, Food and Drink, Going Out, Missouri, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wisconsin

America is notorious for doing everything bigger and better than anywhere else in the world, but sometimes they also do things stranger. From restaurants which are buried underground to others that require a password to dine in, there are a variety of wonderful and whacky culinary offerings for you to feast on. Whether you are […]

Photograph of the week: Sunrise at Haleakala crater

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2015 in Hawaii, North America, Regions, USA

Everyone who ever traveled to Maui must have heard about the breathtakingly beautiful sunrises observed from atop the Haleakala crater. And everyone who ever attempted this trip can attest to its difficulty: driving up the winding mountain roads for a couple of hours in the dark and then enduring the unbearably cold temperature just to […]

Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, California, USA

By Chinmoy Lad on Feb 25, 2015 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

Housed in a decidedly commercial building, the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco might, at first glance, lack the character of some of the city’s other finer hotels, but, with a traditionally warm smile housed in the chain’s Asian roots, infused with the calmly unique nature of this fine American city, the hotel retains not only a very […]

Short stay: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, California, USA

By Chinmoy Lad on Feb 25, 2015 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

There is something about grand finance buildings built in the late-19th and early-20th century, later reconverted into luxury hotels, that just brings out the best of architecture. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, located in upscale Nob Hill and opened in 1991 following an extensive renovation, is no different. Perched atop one of the city’s most famous […]

Short stay: Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, USA

By Chinmoy Lad on Feb 24, 2015 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

San Francisco has many unique districts, but its beating heart is the small square-ish block of Union Square. Pitting luxe designer stores against boutique outfits, high-end restaurants against cafes, delis and brasseries, and art galleries against museums, the centre is abuzz with tourists and locals alike; and smack-bang in the middle of the Union Square […]

4 fun ways to pass the time when stuck at O’Hare Airport

By Carol Stigger on Feb 23, 2015 in Air Travel, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Illinois, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Long layovers, flight delays, and cancellations are dreaded words in any traveler’s vocabulary. But being stuck at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport no longer means you are stuck to a plastic seat, stuck in an overcrowded bar, or stuck for hours with nothing to do but wander around the concourses lamenting your luck. Thanks to a well-developed […]

Interview with Larry Klimczyk, Executive Director of International Vacation Home Exchange

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2015 in Africa, Celebrities, Interviews, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

A travel junkie, Larry Klimczyk got the bug early in life when joining an international courier company; this is back in the day when people actually traveled overseas to deliver important business documents! Born in Seattle, he has worked in about 35 countries around the globe and visited nearly 70. Today his passion is in […]

4 of the best islands to visit in Hawaii

By Oscar Arce on Feb 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

If there ever was an Eden on Earth it would be Hawaii with her cluster of pristine islands offering the richest hues of blue, the cleanest waterfalls and the very best in luxury accommodations. From the verdant green cloak of Maui to the rolling waves and ancient charm of Oahu, hop on a private jet […]

3 unexpected honeymoon destinations

By Katherine Scott on Feb 16, 2015 in British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Food and Drink, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

When it comes to luxurious honeymoons, there are the tried and true standards: destinations like Maui, St. Barts and Santorini that will never go out of style. But what if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten track? Here are three surprisingly romantic destinations you may not have considered. Wine and dine in […]

Top 10 experiences for food lovers

By Tom Marchant on Feb 12, 2015 in Argentina, Asia, Australia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe

Food and travel are the two loves of our lives, and there’s nothing quite like the appetite to ignite that spark of wanderlust, from the incredible street food in Mexico’s bustling capital to uncovering the hidden local hotspots in Vietnam. So we’ve scoured the globe searching for our favourite culinary experiences, from truffle hunting in […]

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