In much of North America, May marks the tail end of shoulder season -- that delicious spot just before summer temperatures and prices rise. Right now is an ideal time for a last-minute getaway. Here are five destinations that are ideal in May.

Have you ever stumbled upon an abandoned building and experienced a sense of wonder? What was this? Who built it? Do the people who used to live, work or go to school here care that it's now a crumbling shell? Here's a collection of places that have been abandoned.

An "island getaway" doesn't necessarily translate into washing up on the shores of the Caribbean. Plenty of other islands in the U.S. boast the same laid-back, secluded feel that you can find in Barbados or Jamaica, but often come at a fraction of those sky-high all-inclusive rates.

One of the most affordable destinations in the Caribbean, the Bahamas offer plenty of Spring Break deals.

By Nicole Mordant VANCOUVER, March 8 (Reuters) - With its mild temperatures, not too hot in summer or too cold in winter, and its loca...

By design, Vancouver is a trifecta of old, modern and natural: Glass-and-steel structures scraping the sky are punctuated by turn-of-the-century colonial brick brick buildings with garden rooftop terraces, and the whole city is propped against the backdrop of towering green mountains that gently slope into the ocean. The post-Olympic boom hasn't slowed down yet, as more restaurants, bars and galleries pile into the already almost too-cool city.

Think you just can't afford to take the family on vacation anytime soon? Guess again.

We recently sat down with Kent, officially called the Fairmont's Special Event, Wedding, and Proposal Planner, to talk everything engagement and wedding-related.

There's no place more traditional to spend Christmastime than in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and the center of nativity scenes worldwide.

How could a city often cited as one of the world's prettiest and most livable be such a black hole of boring?

How do you break up the long stretch of time between summer vacation and the holidays? With a fall break, of course. Autumn is a shoulder season for many destinations, which means discounted hotel rooms and cheaper airfare are easy to find.

VitaminDaily.com's Toronto contributor Kat Tancock spent a whirlwind weekend in Vancouver, and her of-the-minute itinerary is fit for visitors and locals alike.

Hitting the road can stress your tresses. A bad hair day is especially a nuisance if you're traveling for work or a special occasion such as a wedding.