TRAVELS NEAR AND FAR

Shamrock ready to party? Find out what the top 5 St. Patrick’s Day celebration hotspots are and pack your bags today for a quick getaway.


March 16, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.


The smart guide to choosing cruise insurance

Cruise travel insurance protects your money, but all vacation insurance is not created equal. Shop around.

Don't drink the water and other tips on avoiding stomach problems while vacationing

Are you worried about stomach troubles putting a damper on your vacation. Reduce the odds of getting sick dramatically by following these tips.

Avoiding vacation pickpocketers

Take theft protection steps to avoid pickpoketers, separate cash and credit cards, improve travel safety and have a stress-free vacation.

Preventing and treating tick bites for vacationers

Don't let tick bites spoil your outdoors vacation. Follow our tips for preventing and treating tick bites.

Tips for seeing Tokyo for free

Are you afraid of visiting Tokyo because of its reputation as an expensive city. Don't despair; there are dozens of free things to do in and around Japan's capital city.

The adventurer's guide to the top travel destinations in the natural world

Escape from the monotony of everyday life by adventuring through the earth's best-kept secrets.

Three cities you must see in the spring

Are you looking for a chance to get a jump on spring? We offer three suggestions for spring vacation destinations.

Bucket list destinations: The 411 on the Running of the Bulls in Spain

Looking for something different for your vacation this year? How does running from an angry bull sound?

Planning an ice cream summer vacation

Make memories by carrying your grandkids to one of these three top world famous ice cream festivals. Where to find out which ice cream company makes the best product.

The top back-to-nature travel destinations

Scenic travel in the U.S. is inexpensive, rewarding and offers incredible beauty and solitude, getting people back-to-nature.

Top haunted hotel New Orleans vacation destinations for the fearless souls

From unexplained sounds to seeing glimpses of ghostly figures, New Orleans is filled with hotels that are reputedly haunted. Plan a vacation around these hotels for a frighteningly good time!

Going on a wine tasting vacation? Best regions for your taste!

Leave your passport at home and enjoy great wines from top producing areas in the country. Napa Valley, Washington State and others are producing wines that are comparable to some of Europe's best.

Tips on comfortable traveling with arthritis

Don’t let your arthritis sideline your vacation. Learn how you can minimize the physical stresses often associated with travel.

The down and dirty on duty free purchases

Duty free doesn’t always mean you won’t end up paying more. Find out how you can avoid being levied with additional taxes when you return from overseas travel.