It’s not too late to plan a getaway over the Christmas or New Years Holiday, and you’ll find that prices are quite reasonable. Winter in London:  6 nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn Regents Park; buffet breakfast daily; guided sightseeing tour of London; Free travel on London’s buses and Underground Subway…just $750 pp Christmas in Paris:  7 nights hotel; buffet breakfast daily; guided sightseeing tour of Paris; guided visit to the Palace of Versailles & p... Read Full Story

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is offering more seven-day options than ever for 2010 European cruises. Six itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Baltic and British Isles allow travelers to enjoy the award-winning Crystal Experience and a wealth of intriguing ports in a shorter time than Crystal’s more prevalent 11- and 12-day European cruises. “The seven-day European itineraries are a great way for guests with limited vacation time to enjoy a luxury getaway, and f... Read Full Story

These two incredible countries feature some of the most breathtaking and distinctive scenery in the world.  From the hot rugged vastness of Australia’s Red Centre, and the imposing Uluru (Ayers Rock), where you will marvel at the vivid colors, to the majestic, glacial freshness of New Zealand’s Mount Cook, there is something exciting for you.  Come and discover some of the world’s most exciting and diverse cities.  Experience the bustle of Sydney, “the Harbor City”, home to the famous Opera ... Read Full Story

Compliments of Cunard Cruise Line, here is a recipe from the Queens Grill Selection for Seafood Boillabaisse. It’s a lot of work, but it’s excellent. You can certainly save time by using prepared fish stock, but we suggest making your own broth.  Fish Stock: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 celery stock 1 onion 1 fennel bulb, cored & chopped 4 garlic cloves, cut in half 2 bay leaves 2 cloves 1 cup whie wine 3 lbs. fish bones 20 cups of water Broth: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 lbs lobster  shel... Read Full Story

It’s Family Time — Times Two! Family time is more important than ever. And for a limited time you can receive a free* Disney Cruise Line® 3-Night Bahamian cruise with the purchase of select 2010 season Adventures by Disney departures if you book by Jan. 15, 2010 — family time together on two unbelievable Disney getaways. Dream Staterooms: Luxury and Pixie Dust Bookings are now open for all 2011 sailings aboard the Disney Dream™, the newest ship in the Disney ... Read Full Story

Only a few days left to Save $300 per couple on 2010 Globus Tours, Cosmos Tours or Monograms Vacations booked between October 14 and December 1, 2009.* Merely walking the streets of London, Paris, or Barcelona is an in-depth account of things past. Here is your chance to see the sights, taste the food, and experience the culture of America’s lineage. Join Globus Tours and visit the amazing cities, countrysides, and people of a culture so near to us, yet so different. Your dream vacation—incl... Read Full Story

Have questions on how to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving turkey? Butterball has given consumers a number of ways to contact them. You can email, post a question on Facebook, post a question on Twitter or call their turkey hotline at 800-288-8372. We tried all of them yesterday to see which one would get us the fastest response.  The hold time for the turkey hotline was 41 minutes, and then it took 6 minutes to get an answer to our question, which was how long do you wait before carving a tu... Read Full Story

It seems so many people gain weight during the holiday season and then spend January and February trying to work that weight off. Since managing your weight can be challenging with all the parties, family festivities and travel, try these tips to maintain your current weight during the holidays:  Keep consistent with your exercise routine – even when traveling. You can find simple exercises that do not require special equipment and can keep your heart rate up and keep you fit. DonR... Read Full Story

Bermuda is a tropical isle with a decidedly British flair.  From Historic St. George, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site to Hamilton, with pastel-colored storefronts, there is something for everyone. Here, proper business attire is Bermuda shorts, cricket is the national sport and afternoon tea goes without saying. An interesting fact about Bermuda is there are more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Highlights: the famous pink beaches and secluded coves of Sout... Read Full Story

As an avid traveler, I would be remiss if I didn’t write about my choice for the Greatest city in the world, New York.  The fact that I was born and raised there does color my thinking a bit but as any one who has ever been to the Big Apple knows –it IS the greatest. Every American citizen owes it to him or herself to see New York (as well as our nations capital, but that’s another visit).   The outer boroughs of  Brooklyn, Queens,  the Bronx and Staten Island are where most the 8 million + ... Read Full Story