Travel

Downtime: A Life's Work In Question

Carol Orsborn | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Work-Life Balance, Travel, Vacation, Spirituality, Workaholics, Sleep Deprivation, Corporate Culture, Self-Help, Mindful Living, Religion News

The possibility that I am to pass off the face of this earth not as a headline, nor even as a footnote, is somehow both sobering and liberating.

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My Fearless Adventure: Racing at 150 mph!

Lea Lane | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Craig T Nelson, Austin Texas, Formula One Race Cars, Ann Richards, Becoming Fearless, Travel, Race Car Driving, Lance Armstrong, Texas, Becoming-Fearless, Adventures, Healthy Living News

I'm a bit impulsive, so when a chance came to race around a Grand Prix track at 150 miles an hour in a supercharged, ground-hugging, open-to-the-elements, hell-on-wheels speedster in Austin, Texas, I said, "Sure."

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PHOTOS: Learn To Scuba Dive In Bali

Kevin Richberg | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Indonesia, Travel, Mola Mola, Scuba Diving, Open Water, Whale Sharks, Bali, Tulamben, Slideexpand, Travel News

In just three days or one long weekend you can get your PADI certification card in Open Water Diving usable anywhere in the world, and you'll be doing it in one of the easiest and most unique places for beginners in the world.

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PHOTOS: A Luxury Eco Escape In Egypt?

Maria Russo | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Desert Oasis, Adrère Amellal, Travel, Egypt, Eco Escape, Slidepollajax, Slideexpand, Travel News

There are many eco lodges across the globe but few like Adrère Amellal.

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The Enduring Charms Of Savannah

iLoveInns | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Hotels, Trolley, Bucket List, Travel News, Getaways, Historic Preservation, Georgia, Travel, Bed and Breakfast, Savannah, Travel News

Known as the "Hostess City of the South," it's an alphabet soup of architectural array, breathtaking beauty, cultural climate and more.

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Old Hollywood Glamour In Los Angeles

The Purple Passport | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Hollywood's Golden Age, Sunset Tower Hotel, Hollywood Glamour, Formosa Cafe, Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, Travel, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Travel News

If the mystique of Hollywood's more brilliant past captures your fancy, or if you've got a hankering for Hollywood history, this itinerary will steep you in nostalgia.

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WATCH: Up For An Active Travel Challenge?

Karen Schaler | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Karen Schaler, Travel Therapy, Canyon Ranch, Adventures, Outdoors, Travel, Wellness, Fitness, Hiking, Biking, Climbing, Travel Videos, Travel News

I love chilling out at the beach or a spa as much as the next person for a vacation -- but sometimes to relax you just need to kick things into high gear, to challenge yourself and to try something new.

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Cooking Holidays Keep You True to Your Diet, and Budget

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Food, Travel, Budget Travel, Thailand, Recipes, Cooking, Food News

If I had bags of money I would eat out at good restaurants every day. But the cost of eating really healthy organic food where I live and roam is next...

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What Is it Like to Take a Cross-Country Road Trip by Bike?

Quora | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Bicycling, Travel, Road Trips, Cycling, Travel News

This question originally appeared on Quora. By Jane Huang, Dilettante Cyclist I knew nothing about cycling. I decided to ride my bike across Ameri...

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America's Vacation Deficit Disorder

William D. Chalmers | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Public Policy, Depression, Travel, Vacations, Anexity, Antidepressants, American Exceptionalism, Sleep Disorders, Travel Blogs, Travel News

We need an intervention to help us break the destructive treadmill-like cycle we are in of denial and continued harmful behavior. We need a vacation!

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PHOTOS: A Wild Trip To The Sea Of Cortez

Lindblad Expeditions | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Sven Lindblad, National Geographic, Expedition, Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Lindblad, Travel, Baja California, Exploration, Photography, Sea Exploration, Slidefreestyle, Lindblad Expeditions, Kayaking, Dolphins, Adventure Travel, Slideexpand, Travel News

An impromptu trip to the Sea of Cortez finds wildlife galore.

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PHOTOS: America's Worst-Dressed People

Travel + Leisure | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: US Destinations, Worst Dressed, Anchorage, Travel, Slideexpand, Travel + Leisure, Worst Dressed Cities, Slidepollajax, Destinations, America's Worst Dressed Cities, Travel News

When it comes to dress sense, what's worse: layer upon bulky layer of long underwear and puffy coats or flashy, barely-there outfits?

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Global Souls At The Rose Parade

Hayden Bixby | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Pico Iyer, Travel, Jane Goodall, Jane Goodall Institute, Global Soul, Tournament of Roses, Cura Orphanage, Rose Parade Grand Marshal, Creative Activist, Creative Visions Foundation, Travel Blogs, Travel News

I have recently realized that my US passport might be my most essential possession -- especially as I get older.

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Four Memorable Hotel Stays

George Hobica | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Hotels, Travel, Brussels, Dublin, Milan, Service, Travel Tips, International Hotels, Travel Blogs, Travel News

As a frequent flyer, I've had my share of both good and bad. Here are some of the good hotel experiences I've encountered over the last 30 years of traveling.

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PHOTOS: 4 Gorgeous Spots Along The East Coast

Oyster | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Summer Travel, Travel, Kennebunkport, Slidepollajax, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Travel Tips, Destinations, Mountauk, US Destinations, US Travel, Travel News

Some of our favorite U.S. hotels on the East Coast have re-opened their doors for the summer season.

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PHOTOS: The World's Top Tasting Menus

Departures Magazine | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Food, Travel, Slidepollajax, Restaurants, Tasting Menus, Travel Blogs, Destinations, Travel News

The beauty of tasting menus is how much they vary from restaurant to restaurant and chef to chef.

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PHOTOS: Travel Experts Reveal Their Favorite Destinations

Travelzoo | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Adventure, Travel, Saving Money, Adventure Travel, Travel Deals, Travel Savings, Travel News, Slideexpand, Travel News

While many travel experts jump at the chance to visit popular tourist destinations such as Costa Rica, Orlando, Ireland or Las Vegas, some venture off the beaten path.

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Food That's Worth a Little Political Turmoil: Dimitris, in Santorini, Greece

David Rosengarten | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Santorini, Foodie Travel, Travel, Greek Food, Fish, Summer Travel, Santorini Food, Santorini Cuisine, Greek Cuisine, Santorini Restaurants, Travel for Food, Food News

If you're thinking of going to Greece this summer, stop thinking and start going. If you go to just one place, go to Santorini: surely an A-list candidate for Earth's most beautiful spot, and a newly-minted gastronomic hub.

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Georgina Harding, Author of Orange Prize for Fiction Shortlisted Painter of Silence (VIDEO)

Crane.tv | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Author, Orange Prize for Fiction, Fiction, Writer, Travel, Ceausescu, Stalism, London, Novel, Painter of Silence, Georgina Harding, Communism, Eastern Europe, Romania, crane.tv, Book, World War, Video, Arts News

Painter of Silence, Georgina Harding's third novel -- recently shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction -- is set in Romania in the early fifties ...

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WATCH: A Fabulous French Caribbean Gem

Karen Schaler | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Resorts, Women, Hotels, Caribbean, Health, Beaches, Restaurants, Travel Therapy, French, Food, Travel, Martinique, Vacations, Culture, Karen Schaler, Video, Travel News

When I first started looking into visiting the French Caribbean island of Martinique I admit it, I was surprised.

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6 Can't-Miss London Experiences

Viator | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: London Olympics, Travel, United Kingdom, Olympics, London, England, The Beatles, Titanic, Diamond Jubilee, Travel Blogs, Slideexpand, Travel News

London takes center stage this year thanks to its role as host for the 2012 Olympics, but that's not the only reason to swap your money for pounds and head to Europe's most-loved city.

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Why I Love Eating at Restaurants

Laverne H. Bardy | Posted 05.24.2012

Most retirees spend money doing things they couldn't afford or didn't have time for before they retired. My guilty pleasure is eating out. Here's why.

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Checking Out of Checking In

Mel Walsh | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Underseat Luggage, Air Travel, Older Women Travel, Travel, Travel Light, Fifty News

We all know that carry on luggage is the way to travel -- no waiting in line to retrieve bags and no lost luggage or baggage fees. So why doesn't everyone just carry on?

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5 Favorite Miami Hot Spots

Ross Mathews | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Salvador Camarena, Ross Mathews, Miami, Travel, Miami Around Town, Miami Beach, Travel to Miami, Where to Go in Miami, Miami Travel, South Beach, Miami Hot Spots, Celebrity News

Beautiful beaches, sexy beach bodies and the most beautiful scenery, Miami Beach is hands down one of the best vacay destinations in the US.

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PHOTOS: 7 Incredible Outdoor Spas

Oyster | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Travel, Hotels, Los Cabos, Hotel Spas, Travel News, Spa Hotels, Outdoor Spas, Big Island, Spas, Slidepollajax, Los Angeles, Lanai, Riviera Maya, Costa Rica, Travel News

Vitamin D does wonders for our health.

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