Sunshine, great diving, small dive groups with good guides, fun fellow divers at the hotel, and nothing more to do every day than roll out of bed, dive two or three times, lounge around the pool and decimate the local beer supply.
A family vacation to visit relatives in France, England, and the U.S. went horribly awry, leading to many lessons about international air travel with kids.
Tips on how to get a great villa rental and avoid common pitfalls in booking the right villa. Includes an overview of important questions to ask, whether you are considering booking directly with the owner or through an agency.
Practical advice about how to approach big decisions, such as where to go and who to book with, tips for managing risk, and how to get quickly better educated about prospective health risks.
A lengthy review by Conde Nast Traveler's Consumer Editor, based on lessons working with villa agencies worldwide. The last section of the article provides probes into questions such as "when is a villa a value?" and "is a villa for you?".
A girlfriend getaway is a necessity in today's soceity, where women are expected to multi-task from dusk to dawn (not to mention all the stuff women have figured out how to do while sleeping).
Long article that provides advice on how to plan your golf trip to fit with your skill level, interests, etc., with specific examples relating to popular destinations.
Smarter Travel article which suggests that resorts are a good option for groups traveling together because of all of the options and activities available.
Seven stages of life, with the "most iconic" trips for whatever stage of life you're in. Are you in the Age of Conquest, or the Age of Romance? Regardless, we think you'll find some of these adventure travel ideas interesting, from motorcycle trips through Mexico to the French Polynesia island escape.