Search Results for 'Vacation'

What you need to know About Cruise Ship Vacations

Cruise ship vacations are one of the most exotic and exciting trips that can be made. One of the most exciting parts about a cruise is that passengers travel to several different places in one trip. The passengers get all of the excitement [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Five Amazing Vacations for Under $1,500

The Deal Detective is SmarterTravel's resident bargain hunter, Kate Hamman. She's always on the lookout for new travel deals and invites you, dear reader, to submit your own questions. Elke writes, "Looking for a vacation the last wee [...]

Posted On : Sep, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Top 5 Vacation Spots in Portugal

If you are planning a vacation to Portugal, you are probably looking for a great vacation area. Here are the top five vacation spots in Portugal that should give you a bit of inspiration on where to go on your vacation. Lisbon Lis [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Free things to do while vacationing in Virginia Beach

Who doesn't like something free? Vacations can be expensive, but if you're creative and resourceful, they don't have to break your pockets. Here is a compiled list of some of the best free activities Virginia Beach has to offer: Virginia Be [...]

Posted On : Sep, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Vacation Homes: Rent or Buy?

Vacation homes are a hot commodity this time of year. The Great Recession may be upon us, but it's vacation season. And for many people, that means heading for a vacation home. A few weeks ago, my husband and I headed to Northern Wisconsin [...]

Posted On : Aug, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

The Insiders Guide to Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations

I received an email the other day that you may have received, too. The subject was, “Incredible fall specials to Myrtle Beach, SC” and it was sent from one of the biggest names in the business. Now, I know there are some excelle [...]

Posted On : Aug, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Vacation

Take an Australia Vacation with North Star Cruises aboard the True North in the North west of Australia.The True North and its onboard helicopter will take you to wilderness areas in the Australian Kimberley region untouched by travel and t [...]

Posted On : Aug, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Back from vacation, brain mostly intact

I was a bit of slacker in posting last week while I was on vacation. Here's one of the spots we visited, the amazing Maroon Bells formation outside Aspen, Colo. My son led us on a hike to a nearby mountain pass about 12,500 feet in [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Guaranteeing sunshine on your summer vacation

I have decided to forsake markets, economics and the great recession this week. It’s August, and the northern hemisphere is starting its month-long holiday, so I am turning my attention to matters of vacations. This week I noticed [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Family vacation hot spots in Ft. Lauderdale

Butterfly World, in Coconut Creek, is 10 acres of waterfalls, and tropical gardens and home to thousands of living, brightly colored butterflies. Visit the outdoor café. Admission is about $25 for adults, $20 for children three-11 an [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Running on Vacation

While some tourists remember their vacations from the pictures in their camera or the stamps on their passports, runners mark their journeys with their soles. Whether it’s dashing past Iguazu Falls in Argentina, jogging over bridges [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Family Weekend Vacation Ideas

Vacations are an important part of life. UT Southwestern Medical Center psychologist Dr. Ann Maddrey claims that vacations are necessary to help clear the mind and rejuvenate the body by breaking out of the regular routine. However, with [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Summer Vacations are for Parents, Too

Remembering Chevy Chase in those summer vacation movies reminds me of the fact that most so-called "family vacations" are, at best, vacations for the kids and torture for the parents. I'm generalizing, of course, but most generali [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Separate vacations play a key role in summer infidelity

Has your spouse or significant other suddenly suggested taking separate vacations this year? If so, he could be laying the groundwork for having a summer fling. Summer is peak season for infidelity and extramarital affairs. Separate vacati [...]