Where to cruise in 2010
January 29, 2010 ·
What are the most exciting ports and itineraries this year? We asked seven cruising experts from our A-List of travel agents for their picks. Greenland & Iceland Why go now: New luxury expeditions to these remote areas allow cruisers to take in scenery from the ship as well as jump in Zodiacs to explore further, [...]
Top 10 bicycle-friendly cities
January 19, 2010 ·
With fuel costs soaring and environmental conservation in vogue, the bicycle is making a comeback in many cities, becoming a major part of urban transportation plans. Men’s Web site AskMen has come up with a list of the world’s top most bicycle-friendly cities. 1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam’s comes top when it comes to bicycle-friendly [...]
Top 10 North American cities for hotel deals
November 11, 2009 ·
With the economy still in flux, hotels are continuing to reduce their rates—in some cities by as much as 30 percent. Hotwire publishes a monthly report on the markets with the biggest hotel discounts. At press time, the top 10 North American cities for deals were: 1. Las Vegas 2. Phoenix 3. New York 4. [...]
Biking in Montreal: A new program makes it simple and cheap
March 3, 2009 ·
Locals in Montreal boast that their city is the cycling capital of North America, with 250 miles of cycling routes and an 8-day Bike Fest every summer. It’s an aspect of the city that tourists often miss, but this spring the paths will become more accessible to them and others. On May 1, an inexpensive [...]
