What’s new in Great Britain and Ireland in 2010
March 1, 2010 ·
A key to experiencing Great Britain and Ireland smartly in 2010 is to embrace them not as “ye olde” destinations but as modern ones. London is busily preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games, developing its Olympic Park site in the eastern part of the city. The con artists are getting warmed up for the big [...]
10 great destinations that don’t deserve their bad reputations
March 1, 2010 ·
Travel destinations are a lot like high school social cliques: Most of what outsiders know about them is hearsay. The only way to discover what they’re really like is to go see for yourself, says Chuck Thompson. Which is what the freelance travel writer set out to do in researching his new book, To Hellholes [...]
What’s new in France for 2010
February 22, 2010 ·
Mixing an abundance of cultural treasures and national pride, France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes that smart travelers will want to know about. The Eiffel Tower’s new online reservation system should help on-the-ball travelers [...]
10 great places to strike a swimsuit pose
February 20, 2010 ·
We can’t all look like a swimsuit model, but that doesn’t mean we can’t travel like one. Diane Smith, editor of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue (on newsstands now), shares great locations from current and past issues to strut your stuff. Whistler, Canada This wintry wonderland is better known for snow than sand, but it proved [...]
10 great places to feel like an Olympic champion
February 12, 2010 ·
There’s nothing like witnessing Shaun White stomp a double cork 1080 in the 22-foot halfpipe, or seeing Rachael Flatt effortlessly nail a triple Salchow. However, if you can’t join the sports-loving masses in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics (today through Feb. 28), never fear. Jim Kaese, cofounder of athleticmindedtraveler.com, shares his favorite ways to [...]
What’s new in Rome and Venice in 2010
February 9, 2010 ·
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year. Rome may be the “Eternal City” but that doesn’t mean it has stopped evolving. The Vatican Museum, [...]
10 great places for Miami Super Bowl visitors
February 5, 2010 ·
Miami may be Super Bowl Central this week, but football is not the only game in town. The NBA’s Alonzo Mourning, whose jersey number was retired last year by the Miami Heat, is a longtime local booster. He and his wife, Tracy, run youth charity programs, and their names even grace a high school. The [...]
