7 secrets for a more romantic trip

In the process of creating an itinerary, navigating an unfamiliar place and sticking to a budget, travelers sometimes find romance taking a back seat to practicality. Despite the toils of traveling, finding a little flirtation on the road isn’t as difficult as it may seem. There’s no need to spend weeks planning the perfect trip [...]

Peru tries to bring tourists to Cuzco

Peru’s government is cutting airfares and hotel rates hoping to draw tourists to the Incan city of Cuzco even though the country’s top tourist destination, the nearby Machu Picchu fortress, remains inaccessible. Tourism Minister Martin Perez says the promotion begins Thursday and will first be extended to domestic tourists before being offered to international visitors. [...]

Top 10 singles vacation destinations

Ahh … the single life. Freedom to do what you want, how you want, when you want — but if all that alone time is getting a bit, well, lonely, head to one of the places we’ve picked as tops for vacationing singles looking to pair up, hook up, or shack up this Valentine’s Day [...]

Planning a trip to Europe: Your 10-step guide

Before you can experience authentic Spanish tapas, Roman piazzas or rooftop terraces in Prague, an important to-do list stands between you and your European vacation. The logistics involved in planning a Europe trip may seem tedious or overwhelming, but the more prepared you are to visit Europe, the greater your chances of a successful trip [...]

Late-breaking deals for Winter Olympic Games

It’s not too late, you know. Yes, the Olympics are only two weeks away and, yes, most tickets were scooped up as soon as they became available and, yes, accommodations have been scarce or shockingly expensive. But if you want to go to the XXI Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, you still can. You [...]

Winter getaways: Escaping the cold to the Caribbean

There are more than 7,000 islands and reefs sprinkled throughout the Caribbean Sea. Isn’t it time you explored some place new? We’ve unearthed six singular destinations where you can stake out your own quiet stretch of sand. Isla de Providencia, Colombia The residents of Providencia, a 25-minute flight from neighboring San Andrés Island, make much [...]

Vancouver getting ready for its Olympic moment

As snow falls on the craggy peaks providing the stunning backdrop to this glimmering city on the Pacific, Vancouver prepares to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors from around the world for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. More than 5,500 athletes and coaches, almost 11,000 members of the media and up to 350,000 visitors are [...]